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Thanks Could the 'clagger men ' be men collecting money. 'Clagging' meaning on 'tick'. The context for flaas :- The Day Netherton Won the Picnic Cup The verse goes The lads have got the banner oot Last night arooned the raas Collecting for "The Miners' Homes" Wi Knaa there'll be nee flaas. Relevant today another verse is :- Who laboured in the common cause Of "Social Evolution" Seeking without a pause A sensible solution. I'll not dispute, the good intent Of successive Local Government But if their talents they'd employed Built things up and not destroyed We'd not have had this sorry day And seen the last house swept away Netherton is seen as s place where Philanthropy was common law Kindness an Ideology. Must give the book back, I could go on with the quotes forever.

2016 August 26th to 29th the Tall Ships are to be in Blyth. It seems they then sail for Sweden.

What is the perfect day in Northumberland? For us today this was it :- After a bad start. Miles of traffic following a tractor. The rain. Berwick, Spittal Beach, Bamburgh, Seahouses for Fish and Chips. The sun shinning perfect views. Felton 'Running Fox' bakery for cake. Grandchildren, Easter Eggs perfect Northumberland.

Anyone remember being given some odd concoction for making Ginger Beer. I guess it must have been a yeast mixture.

RIP . John Renbourn has always been a favourite in our family. One track I would recommend is Lord Franklin. The story of his attempt (Lord Franklin) to find the NW Passage through the Arctic.

Best destination by 'Mumsnet' Northumberlandia continues to receive praise and awards. I feel the need to apologise to Keith on this one. However it maybe better seen from a 'Higher Plain'.

The Time Team (12 strong) have been at Holystone and unearthed the remains of what they believe to be a medieval priory near St Mary's Church. Lost after Henry the eighth's dissolution of the monasteries in 1539. If buildings can so easily disappear in nearly 500 years, imagine what has been lost here in Bedlington since the Anglo/ Saxon Era.

Someone on the radio said that anyone supporting Clarkson should be punched by him and then decide. Sounds fair.

Smug superior intelligent free thinking they are all 'in' this week. What's in a little over the top ranting. Controversy sells. Bring it on. Sincerely held viewpoints. Nay bother.

Lowering the tone or raising it! Not sure. Negative or positive just lets hope we see some action soon on investment in Bedlington. So many photo opportunities in the papers featuring our politicians. So many initiatives but once the election is out of the way will we see any action. So praying maybe the next option. We could feature a song 'God only knows' However it has been done before.

Someone has been kind enough to loan me this book by Jack Black It is written in verse and brings back so many memories. However I have to admit to odd words that I do not know:- A Canny Cyevule? Wi knaa there'll be nee flaas? (Banner) Maybe flaws not sure. Clagger men and cleaky mats? Blaa maybe smoking/ tobacco. Words that I loved to read included :- Little Guddin. Tanky toots. Spent your wack. Couped his creels. Sowkin. Dunderheads Owld chep. Pit claes 'dadded' on the waall. Eyes stuck out like organ stops. Then there is talk about gypsy's selling pegs. So many memories. Thank you Palance

Agreed exactly my thoughts.

Monday March 30th 2015 the History Society. Mr Bill Saunders The Cooperative Movement. Usual venue The Coffin Chapel at 7:30. Maybe we could get some ideas for a new retail initiative.

Do you ever cook the mackerel in the vinegar Canny Lass. The roll mop herring was often called 'soused herring' Cooked it was always good to eat hot or cold.

If on this Forum we say there is NO through traffic in Bedlington, then it could become a fact.. I personally do not think it is true. Planners can use arguments to prove they need to take a particular course of action. We want investment in Bedlington but someone reads this thread and justifies no action What we need is a retail centre and people will come along. There are so very many people who would shop locally. The issue for me personally, is that for all too long Bedlington has not provided the basics never mind the luxury items. I truly believe things will change.

That is what I would call them too. Our Worlds are connected.

I personally am not offended Tonyp. The story is a lesson in History Evil exists everywhere. UKIP are a political party that we need to take seriously. Whatever our political views everyone has a right to a viewpoint.

A motorbike circa 1902 it seems

Does anyone do herrings rolled and cooked with part vinegar and water. Mackerel are also good cooked in this way.

The picture looks a little like Oradour sur Glane Tonyp. A very sad story. Hopefully never repeated.

Interesting quote

Aye names can be a problem HPW. Who could take offence?

RIP Keith. Gone to soon.

HPW listen to the Ragpicker's Dream by Dire Straits. One track "Fare thee well Northumberland"

Good thought foxy. No one can disagree.