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The Headline in the Journal today is that ' rural voices will be heard'. Rory Stewart MP for Penrith who is a minister in the Department of Environment Food and Rural Affairs has said :- 'I live and breath rural communities. I am very much a believer in working to get more influence to those communities , whether it is parish councils , trusts or community groups'.

I like Melanie Hurst suggestions that town councillors could open and close the toilets on a daily basis. Obviously only till something is sorted out . Maybe the county councillors should take part to concentrate their minds on an action an for our town. Morpeth the car park near the library, it is worth checking out their toilet block. Just for an idea about what we could or should have here!

I love the original post. The meaning of Lidl/ Life. The rest of the thread goes a little obscure. Perhaps that's a good thing .

Do you think it worth watching? I gave up years ago.

The core strategy and a neighbourhood plan are being looked at carefully by the 'Make a Noise Group' Anyone with any expertise in planning and all matters related is /are needed. So far Bedlington has lost out. Maybe this is the time for everyone to help.

How did you guess. Although maybe I should just try harder .

If Bedlington had a Bishops Hall or Palace consider that the place had some importance. In Hereford the Bishops Palace has very similar looking surrounding walls.

Depends what you mean Palance. All welcome I assume, no need to sign in. The Nomad or any Nomad would be welcome but on the bill would be a little tricky maybe. Certainly at any comedy venue never sit near the front. Anyone can be on the bill!

Next Tuesday at the Netherton Club there is a comedy show. punchdrunkcomedy.co.uk Next Tuesday 19th at the Netherton Club. Easy to get tickets just phone or text 07738663379 Pay on the night. They reserve the tickets for you . It would be great to see Bedlington on the comedy map. Kai Humphries from Blyth is the host. Make a noise and laugh in Bedlington. Maybe just what is needed.

Very similar sentiment to The Radio 4 Dead Ringers. They phone to congratulate and Dave gives all the reasons why he did not expect to be re elected. He had a very different life style in mind.

Great to keep that sense of humour!

That's a cheery little thought Symptoms. Wonder what would be left to prove we existed. After all 100 years dead and we are forgotten. Even the most elaborate gravestones can be gone without trace. Sometimes recycled into pathways and cut to size. Like our very selves. Just as well we know that 'It's better to burn out than to fade away'.

Perhaps this may be relevant. Hope not

Monday 18th the History Society is a talk on a Victorian Panorama by Allan Morgan. 7:30 Coffin Chapel.

It is my belief that Malcolm is the new Mayor of West Bedlington Vic.

Thanks Symptoms. I will read your links at some stage. My aim is to try to understand the Anglo / Saxon era in relation to our town and church. Sadly things are not always black and white. We have seen very diverse opinions on the election. Often people prove what they think is already known. The expert geologist can get it wrong and put peoples lives at risk in the coal mines. This we have as a first hand account, thanks to HPW. I wonder what (if anything) would be around in Bedlington 2000 years ago. Then 1000 years ago before the Normans wrecked the North. It could be that merely a ruin was left and they then attempted to construct or reconstruct. Recycling. We have early guides to what was or was not happening. However when assessment of how well you were doing involved some degree of taxation, it maybe was not as clear cut. Even Bede wrote only one version of events. Our town is interesting. The walls around and outside the church are back filled with soil as are the walls to the old Whitley Memorial School. How have the levels changed in 2000/1000 years , I wonder! What effect has man had on these changes and why? We know the woods hold many secret tunnels and more just from the period of the Second World War. What is under our feet? Maybe nothing but who knows what could or will be found in the future to change our outlook on events. One thing we have is the stones as evidence. A simple wall can show evidence of Roman Occupation. A drive from Scots Gap up country is interesting just looking at the buildings and walls. The so called 'Devils Causeway' near Hartburn is another interesting point. Walk up the river and look for 'Fords' Things change, I believe there is evidence further North of a landowner changing the course of a river. If 100 years ago can be lost in the mists of time , who really has a clue. Modern War fare is obliterating huge areas and historical details are being lost. Books can be burnt. Building destroyed. I guess being brought up on old Enid Blyton novels had an effect.

Agreed mercuryg. However it is going to be a difficult job. I hope everyone regardless of political persuasion helps with the difficult or almost impossible task of regeneration. Whether your a 'Doom and Gloom ' individual or an MP or a NCC representative the future has to be working together for the town we love. The people involved in the 'Make a Noise for Bedlington' also need help with the job in hand. No negativity. Not to sure who we can trust in this 'Post Election ' time. Surely the old guard will feel,the need to help in any way they can.

Gallows humour gets me through ! SAD plus a bit of humour or 'p---- take' The 'Gran Reserva' can also help. Then here is always the pictures that refuse to load the right way up. It is the little things that get you through. Mind I also like Symptoms version of where there is discord let me bring harmony, Basically how to :- 'Rage against the dying of the light' or ' It's not dark yet but it's getting there' If I was Queen /King for the day I would go along with the lines of John Lennon's 'Imagine' lyrics. Sorry about this but I did attend a funeral yesterday of a great friend and neighbour. That one person in a thousand you could always rely on. Not a lot of them around.

If you want to finish the election in style listen to 'Dead Ringers' on radio 4 today

Congratulations to Malcolm I believe are due .

Surely it would be unsightly and covered up Synptoms. The look of the red stones is more like brick. I wonder if it is an indication of a different but attached building at some stage in the church's life. Besides being in line with the Norman arch it is also in line with the lepers window. (So called) The walls around the church and opposite are similar stone to this old part. As are part of the old vicarage.

Very Good Symptoms. Maybe we should start 'A Wipers Times'

Not sure I agree there Symptoms. They are not on corners and looking inside the Church provides no extra clues. Obviously close to the Norman Arch. On the long wall there is evidence of windows that have been replaced. The originals are higher and have round arches. Early English /Romanesque. The colour puzzles me.

Melanie has some brilliant ideas for our town. Let's not loose her. Bedlington needs anyone who can help.

Okay not the result that most people on this site wanted but last night was far from boring. Why oh why do our local counts start so late? Nine o clock this morning it seems they started to count. We were one of the last results to be announced.