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Great line up of comedians and all at our own Netherton Club.

The place and comedy is attracting more and more people .

Ok we are probably the oldest.

Last Tuesday's line up featured some interesting comedians and the banter was great.

Kai Humphries does his spin on Fifty Shades ( of Blyth)

They raise money for good causes and last Tuesday's raffle we are still laughing about. Can you guess why? Apologies for quality of picture , the ticket has been in my pocket and no we did not win. Phew!

Clue Date and Car:-

Sorry  can not up load photo

Mods let me know when things change.

Why don't you call it a draw?

Humford is still a lovely place to walk but not much sign of what was there in the past.

Not long ago ,for old times sake ,I cycled down with one Grandchild.

He told me he knew how to brake. What he did not say was he simply put his foot out. On meeting the bin lorry coming up the bank there were some scary moments. Heart stopping if I am honest.

Great topic mercuryg.

Now I am thinking of all the irritating things I say.

Hey Ho!

Whatever!

Good reading.

i think I need to back to school and pay more attention.

Lamb for Easter , not sure I could ever be vegetarian. 

The meetings has been rescheduled for a week later Bayardm .

That means it will be on the 4th April 7:30 Coffin Chapel.

The cost per meeting has changed  and there is now a yearly charge. Not too sure of the exact details because we have been AWOL for part of this 'History Year'.

Sorry Malcolm I really try not to do links.

Maybe I should try to do better in this 'Age of Technology' 

My 'Old School' approach to buying papers and books is possibly questionable.

I am sure there is one city trying to 'Save the Trees'.

On that subject Bedlington has an issue with save the 'Ancient Hedgerows'. It seems some developers are removing them when they should not!

We really need to :-

'Unite against Hate'

I am reminded here about some of the old Banners now on display at Woodhorn.

I think one was 'Unity is Strength'

Some clarity may help.

 At The old Tesco site I took a picture of The Design Brief

Also there is a way of passing comment to Arch.( another picture)

Sadly I cannot upload the photos.

How about this quote:-

'i believe that if life gives you lemons, you should make lemonade - and try to find somebody whose life has given them vodka and have a party' Ron White

Now who has the knowledge and funding for that leisure centre. Better quality tiles are needed.

The new leisure centre swimmingpool at a town nearby is to close because the tiles are a problem .

1976 Canny Lass

Dare I say 'Market Forces'.

Oops I said it , now I just wait with baited breath .

netflix sky and all .

tonyg everyone matters in my opinion.

We all have our own 'spin' on the developments.

The houses to be built to finance the development raise the question of how much money is raised from other houses being built elsewhere in the town and what they will finance .

Once we are divided and argue then people can claim the moral high ground and simply get away with anything.

At some stage our elected leaders to the NCC and parliament need to explain exactly what they have done within the process.

i personally think that could help.

Particularly if the disparity between our town and others could be part of that explanation.

We all love our town but we also like the area and are proud to be Northumbrians.

I keep forgetting to press like. Sorry.

i still do not understand the list of popular contributors. It does not always seem to match the likes distribution.

Not that it matters life works in mysterious ways.

More finds in the course of decorating or how to not to decorate.

These may interest someone (Canny Lass).

Well reader I did buy locally.

Even visited their other shop not too far away. We all need to consider 'use it or loose it' . Rather nice feeling walking down the Main Street and buying something more than a paper and Don Lynn's pies.

Result I do feel good but not too sure if I am out of pocket. It's only money afterall .

Wish it was all done forget the dusting. Old ceiling tiles mean we still need plaster work and more effort. We cannot even claim it as a Sport Relief challenge.

More on Mr Lavery today in the Times. Headline page 10 'MP 's home loan from Union Fund' believed to be £250,000. He says the arrangement with the NUM ended eight years ago and any suggestion of impropriety  is inaccurate.

Also headlines in the Newspost Leader for him.

The truth has to be in there somewhere.

Colin it was always said 'you will get your reward in heaven'.

I never did understand the logic in that one. Anyway well done for you initial ideas.

Strategy games seem at play in Bedlington overall.

Our town has to rise again to some sort of 'Glory Days'. You are part of that process. Unsung hero. Maybe some one could write some lyrics.

Passionate people passionate process.

Strange times.

Yesterday Morpeth Town (The Highwaymen) won their semi final and are heading for Wembley FA Vase on the 22nd of May. I remember Bedlington having success one year , I have a flag somewhere.

Today the toon and rivals Sunderland draw. Leaving the season in doubt for both teams. One year I bought a scarf outside the ground. Bright colours the Newcastle away strip. After the match one of my kids said do you realise what it says, no I did not. 'Sunderland are S---'. Happy days.

Then the Sport Relief challenges result in Eddie Izzard completing 27 Marathons in 27 days. Two marathons today. I guess we should all take up sport but I am exhausted just thinking about it all. I think a cup of coffee is in order.

Possibly we need a Nelson Mandella figure (for our politics ) right here right now.

Good comments mercuryg.

It seems everyone is angry but not with the 'local group' who are desperately trying to help the town we all love.

Now there seems to be a plan. I would like to see the County Councillors input. Maybe I have missed what they have said or done to help the process.

Ok they did have their pictures taken when Arch bought the site, but now we need their views on this hugely significant development.  Maybe even a comment from the MP would help.

'Affordable houses ' that statement needs definition. We have flats and houses standing empty. Some at reasonable prices. Government help to buy can prove a problem. We have friends whose daughter bought a new flat with help to buy. The value of the property has not been maintained and now she cannot move.

A mortgage can prove to be a problem with negative equity. New builds look great to start with but can and do have huge problems.

I wonder what will be built first houses or retail !

When a walk involves a 'clarty' path or a dangerous route stepping into the road.

One hundred and eleven years later the issue is who will drop out of the Premiership not the cup final 

Now now threegee in years to come people may have a sense of humour.

I do not think any time in history has been without its element of drama.

i also hate the 'live now pay later' mentality. The whole Private Finance Initiative never made sense to me.

Making light of a serious situation has always been a Geordie / Northumbrian  characteristic. Maybe you have lived abroad too long.

The important match on Saturday is on the Morpeth Common. still time to make it. Not too sure about Sunday's match but it could define the season '

Now what about 'Bread and Circus'

At least the shows are in town.

Also important football matches this weekend. 'Come on Morpeth'

More to celebrate.

Have a great day Brian and a good year.