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  2. Land for Development - Bedlington/Nedderton

    in Talk of the Town

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    "Also if there is demand for them type of houses why are ones standing empty in Hazelmere, slaley court, Hartford hall all for which are "new" estates."

     

    Hartford Hall is ludicrously expensive for what it is; it's also rife with problems, from what I've heard. I am not aware of any empty properties on Hazelmere, although you may be able to correct me on that, and don't know Slaley Court. With respect, while I understand your commitment to the locale and the community - it is indeed admirable - it's a little rash to throw one's hands up on horror at the prospect of investing in housing for future inhabitants. You may believe you have the concerns of locals at heart - and in many cases you have, and that's very loyal of you - but what of those who live in their parents homes now and, in a few years, will have jobs, families and such - and parents still living - an want their own home in their home town? It's a necessary consideration, and there's a lot more to it than 'we don't want more houses in our lovely green fields'. For the record, I've yet to find anyone on Hazelmere who objects to the scheme. After all, it will barely register on their radar. Personally, I'm not bothered one way or the other, but you have to remember that, in business, nobody produces anything unless someone wants it. The same applies to housing.

    Just quickly looking Merc 3 properties empty/up for sale in Hazelmere to start and that is just a quick look on one website (Mike Rogerson)

     

    One thing you highlight is "what of those who live in their parents homes now and, in a few years, will have jobs, families and such - and parents still living - an want their own home in their home town?"

    They may want to live in the area but will they work in the area, socialise in the area?

    Personally I think not because there is no decent shopping provision only Morrison or Tesco, no industrial work (I mean warehousing, factory work, etc. before anyone goes "christ he is on about the pits again")

    Why I think that because there is no plan for Business or industry, thus people will be drawn away closer to where they work when everything rises in price (which it will), which is sadly out of the town.

  3. Land for Development - Bedlington/Nedderton

    in Talk of the Town

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    Malcolm, this has long intrigued me; why did the MOD object to the turbine (I would have done too, I hate the things, waste of space); it's not as if they have low flying jets around here, so was it something to do with radar?

     

    As for the houses, my mother - who was the very first resident of the then new Hazelmere Estate - has received the letter outlining it, and says she has no objection. I have to say I see her point. Hazelmere is a nice estate to live on; it's a cleverly designed not to involve too much regimented conformity. Her point is that if other people want a similarly nice place to live, then give them the chance. Clearly there is demand as the houses that are currently being built on the 'spare; land that was left within the estate have pretty much all been snapped up. Not wanting to provoke ire, and I'm a great one for enjoying our green spaces, but the population of the town WILL grow, and more homes will be needed.

    First point Merc, The MOD objected in part with Newcastle international Airport, Both said it would affect the radar at Newcastle and thus make flights in the area unsafe due to that they objected and the application for the wind turbine was withdrawn by the applicant.

     

    Second point Merc, the land was not "Spare" it was the community gain which was earmarked for a pub, community centre and shop, but I wonder why the powers that be never enforced it :wtf:

    Also if there is demand for them type of houses why are ones standing empty in Hazelmere, slaley court, Hartford hall all for which are "new" estates.

  17. Good Jokes: Not For The Faint-Hearted (Adult content)

    in Chat Central

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    While traveling though the countryside in the 1700's, a carriage is stopped by a highway man, He shouts "Stand and Deliver!"

     

    The wealthy Gentleman in the carriage did not know what he meant so asked "what do you mean", So the highway man said, "Your money or your life."

     

    The wealthy Gentleman says "hold on." and hops back into the carriage.

     

    Seconds later his wife then gets thrown out of the carriage and the wealthy gent says, "I will keep my money, you have the wife!" and the carriage rides off.

  23. Merlins! 8 Of Them!

    in Motors & Motoring

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    It is indeed a Handley Page Harrow Mk 11 bearing the serial number K6992 (the 92 of this number is clearly visible under the wing on the negative)

     

    The information I offer is from the book British Military Aircraft Serials. The configuration of the perspex nose is also typical of the Mk 11.

    Must be one thick Book then tomtom, :o quite a few serial numbers back in them days. 

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