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Sadly the news is out about how beautiful our county really is, the result is traffic and congestion.. The tractors are contractors who travel huge distances, not just between the odd field. We need a motorway! When the railway was constructed between Bakewell and Buxton there was / is an incredible quote on a viaduct in Monsal Dale that the 'Sun-kissed valley was being ruined so any fool could get between the two towns in a short space of time' Get out and walk the old railway line it is still beautiful. Our County will still be one of the best place in the World after the construction of a Motorway.

Read, listen but make up your own mind. Who Gains! When given any news Local or National think for yourself. The same goes for any gossip.

We are recording so very many deaths. It occurs to me we need to plan. My recent postings will no doubt alert people to my actions here there and anywhere. As Dylan Thomas said 'Rage rage against the dying of the Light.' Our kids are now reading books on 'The Bucket List'. Maybe together we can make our very own 'Bedders Bucket List'

Interesting film if you like music and remember the 70s.

A worthwhile pastime Paul. Everyone in France seems to play boules. It would be great to have young and old involved here. Maybe they are and I just have not heard. You and Brian were ahead of your time. Some might say!

I was born in North Shields tomtom but don't tell anyone. Lots of the ancestors have history around the town. The history community are doing amazing things. They have documented WWI with maps and details of almost every soldier. It went on line at the end of June to coincide with the death of the Arch Duke.. Not sure about the Jungle Tonyp. Sounds like you have a tale or two to tell. For history purposes of course.

Agreed tomtom. It would be great to have another piece of our history doing well. This particular building seems at risk to me.

Pod casts are good to Symptoms. Listen again anywhere.

The History of the Miners Strike is now down to a Drama.presentation. Bryony Lavery has written 'Queen Coal' It features 'Women against Pit Closures', 'The Battle of Orgeave' and the consequences of what happened on life now. Basically people get together to celebrate the death of Margaret Thatcher which they did in true Yorkshire style by burning an effigy. Symptoms you are going to need that Spitfire again to get to Sheffield. The play is on until the 22nd November. The venue is the small stage with a tunnel effect / mine working entrance. Seats can be armchairs on the stage if you get there early.. Thought provoking Drama.

Sorry to hear of your loss rick65. You belong to a very interesting family, they have made a worthwhile contribution to our local history in Bedlington.

Listen again to start the week Malcolm Radio 4 Monday 9am recorded at the Sage. During the weekend one person said that Putin was brought to power by the oligarths but he then could not be controlled.

There is an argument that decent transport links mean people can travel out of the region/ town.

Any matches I have been to I seem to always remember the songs not the result. ie 'the Mighty Wyn' Then there was Harry Palmer. Now obviously it is Mark Knoppler and Local Hero.

How about the Hokey Cokey! In out in out shake it all about. Seriously lots of debate needed.

My thoughts in the sixties as now are basically that we still need the coal. The Shotton site and loads of others are testament to that fact. The effect of closure of the mines on our community has been enormous and devastating. There was an advert for recruitment purposes that summed up why we would always need coal.. Now just a small part of the profits can give us 'Northumberlandia' When arguing for cheap coal who took into consideration the welfare bill for mass unemployment? Ok some people did move and enjoy spending their redundancy money but that still left many others without employment.

I wonder if we are back to the old Cold War days. Scary stuff.

The picture I posted last year of the Sun Inn regulars was a trip to Blackpool. I seem to recollect it was a regular trip or outing. My Dad was in the darts team. The Sun Inn now seems in need of some investment. It was a popular destination for our ancestors. It would be great if it could become competition for the Red Lion / Spoons .

Never thought about that HPW. Waters and Robson and 'Pop'

Shame the Spanish City is not still running as a fairground. South Shields has got everything that Whitley Bay has not.

Money seems to have no meaning to our Government. After all with 'quantitive easing' you only need a printing press. Someone at the weekend said 'Quantitive Easing ' sounded like a laxative.

I believe one burial cist ended up at the British Museum and then no record could be found. For us in Bedlington it would be of huge importance but at the British Museum just one of thousands.

That is a book that should be worth money! Not that you would sell Foxy. An heirloom.

Regardless of cost the road should have been 'Motorway' for years. Imagine the benefit in trade for us all. The debate on independence, could be said, to hinge on topics like this. Travel South at any stage over the last ten / twenty years and clearly the road building projects have cost squillions! Unfair advantage it seems to me! On the other hand you could say ' they have paved paradise and put up a parking lot' As Joni would say!

Welcome Paul. The Scandals of the past bring our ancestors to life. It means we view them in a different light. Their stories can be the ones that are inspirational. Every generation has difficulties to overcome. Life and Love can all be challenging. Our school life , working life can cause us trauma and heartache. That is where the song 'you can't get me I'm part of the union' can help with a working life. In other areas we need good friends who are none judgemental. Sometimes the hardships challenge us but provide us with knowledge !

Just remember HPW it is all 'Nay Bother' Everywhere else it seems to have become 'No Bother'