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Nowt wrong with Cambois. When going past the camera we always wave, trouble is people around wonder who you are and why your waving.

Not working for me in the South of France! (Mini Adventure) Swanking could be said.

Now where in Bedlington could we put some stained glass.

Interesting and entertaining posts. History written by the 'victors'. On the topic of the 'robber barons ' I wonder what our politicians will be called by history.

In 1966/67 the test was £1 and the lessons £1. Times change which perhaps mean our kids drive less and less. Some of my kids rely on push bikes . However any accident can be near fatal.

Strange how attached to cars we become! I had a bright yellow Peugeot that everyone hated then came to love. I even got attached to a boring Ford Focus. That survived with me for thirteen years and became one of the family. Neil Young even penned 'long may she run!' about his favourite car. Right now my little Mini is on an adventure 4,000 miles and counting in three months.

That's an awful tale HPW. Someone should be ashamed of themselves.

Good point mercuryg. I got carried away with the adverts. No one has paraffin now it seems .

Definitely the 'Dark Side' and how to get away with anything and everything 'allegedly' . Anyone watching 1864. War in Denmark and political incompetence In this case the 'fall guys ' , as in so very many situations , being the common man .( cannon fodder) I am not saying the 'fall guys ' here are innocent but it reminds me of , I think it was Bush or Nixon, who said when the president does it it is not against the law.

How about this one.

This is aimed to take HPW 's mind off the accident. We drive a lot of miles each year but accept that our driving life is coming to an end. So the good things about life in the car. 'Hopping it' in the car and going anywhere anytime. Distance no object. Not being the passenger but the driver. Central London , Marble Arch , Hyde Park Corner and which bloody bridge will we go over this time. As a child those hot summers in the late 50's when we dashed to Druridge Bay to swim. The Sunday Run was different to now, usually taking in the coast, countryside even the Lake District in the car. Picnics with the Folks and extended family. Happy Days. In the late 70's 80's there were the free gifts to collect. Remember 'we're going well were going Shell' Having a tiger in your tank' Or Boom boom boom 'Esso Blue'

You have got us all thinking HPW. Your post must have thrown up some interesting words on predictive text. Gan Canny or because of the accident Keep a had. We don't want you looking 'Hard up '

I missed this post HPW. So sorry to hear of the accident. Like Canny Lass I hope it is all sorted soon. Standards of driving are not good. People take so many risks for no reason other than to be two minutes earlier to there destination.

Happy Birthday Youngun have a great day.

How about:- Je suis Spartacus! Then there was Paul Whitehouse saying :- 'My name is Mixhael Caine and I'm a nosey neighbour'. What was the thread title! Oh I know 'Be Afraid'

Sadly Forum meetings show how many people do not contribute but are involved. Maybe the same with the West Bedlington Council !

We need you In Bedlington threegee to unravel the truth ! It truly is a state of irritation that we have people justifying the current state of play in Bedlington. Other towns even Pegswood with a population of about 3,000 have more to offer their residents.

It may take a while Brett but truth will out on all things.

How about 'shock horror Symptoms returns to Bedlington and becomes a moderator!' After all we are all on the same side. Not always moderate!

I hope the people who are causing problems pull out all the stops to help and not hinder you Malcolm. I cannot see why they would seek to stop progress. They should seek salvation by working to save our town. Party politics should be forgotten. The common good.

Great to remember all the old shops Vagabond. Bedlington was THE place to shop.

Happy Birthday

Exactly right Canny Lass. 'Fight the good fight with all your might'

Further to my post above these are our paid representatives on the NCC. Terry Johnstone West Bedlington (He got a mention on the comedy night / Kai Humphries and School) Valerie Tyler East Bedlington Alyson Wallace Central Bedlington John James Gobin Sleeknurn David Ledger Choppington Julie Foster Stakeford. Lots of people but what have they ever done for us in Bedlington. ( to quote Monty Python) Do they bother to turn up for meetings. What expenses do they claim? Basically why do we suffer from such a lack of facilities. To move forward we may , sadly, have to look back. What is needed is an independent audit of all years from the 70's onward. The figures quoted about the five million are misleading. We need transparency. Central Goverment are scrutinised , the time has come for Local Scrutiny!. Surely If everything has been done correctly then these people will be proved to be above and beyond reproach. This is not about party politics and individuals. It is about a town with nothing and nothing to loose. Not even a toilet. 'Pot to p**s in'

Sorry not sure why the above happened. First it told me I could not post and then two appeared one without the picture. Sorry