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Power corrupts maybe? Stalin, Hitler, Thatcher, Union leaders etc We are all on the side of humanity. We have to respect the views of others even if we know they are wrong and we are right. Subjective viewpoint not objective! Once in a position of power people can start to believe their own bushit

Monday night cannot remember many fights .

Even place to live

We walked from Plessey woods to Stannington the other day Fantastic , well signposted,lots of people enjoying the space. We did have a problem crossing the dual carriageway but the walk and riverside views were / are second to none . Then there is the viaduct. Railway history brilliant . Bedlington is a good lace to live

It seems they are filming at Alnwick till the 8th August for the fifth series

From the grapevine it seems we are to get many wrap around building projects in Bedlington. Near the golf course to Hartford Hall. To the west we are to become one with the village. The development plan is not working it seems. Housing at a rate of 60 per year with building to the North of Bedlington is now forgotten ! The money motive is King. NCC were to be at the meeting but it seems did not turn up. Maybe fear . Feelings it seems are running high . Rural life here is about to change forever. Our town is not the only place to be targeted.

Walking through our award winning Plessey Woods wrapped in history is a wonderful walk. Railway history bridge then bus to Morpeth. Where, I wonder do the buses stop now?

Right mercuryg head the other way to Sheepwash Then walk along the river to Stakeford. Next catch the bus to the Lion. Under the bridge is a great sculptured mural.

They could be on the road to hell. Addiction!

Plessey woods Dr Pit Park we are the lucky ones. What is that Latin inscription about our little town?

Tell us more! Never heard anything about it !

Not to mention Civic Pride Eggy. We know the town is amazing ! The flowers and the town look amazing as always. The people maybe the greatest asset.

Gallagher Park is a great asset to the town. So much space . I had not realised it linked the town to Bedlington Station. So many pathways in or out. Pity the rats have ways to escape when damaging items. CCTV that's the answer .

Sorry I missed the meeting on Thursday ! Anything interesting

Right slight change in thought pattern ! How many pathways can you use to get to the Red Lion table 25. Ie via Gallager Park, Humford, Netherton Lonnen then Choppington all ending at what is now called Spoons

As we have two rivers in our Shire maybe we need to encourage everyone this summer of sunshine and Bedlington in Bloom to rediscover the whole town. We started today at Sheepwash and thought we could get to Bothal on the Bedlington Side. Lovely walk but there is no path right along now. Must look for other walks that have been discussed. Netherton Lonnen, happenny woods Etc

The town looks very colourful. Well done , a brilliant job.

Surely History is not required to participate . It is either of interest or not! We would not exclude say Lindisfarne or Durham. Within the History of Durham Carhedral we are surely important. Part of Durham in Northumberland has to be a story .

The booklet /leaflet was printed in 2013. Credit to Inspired North East North East Churches Tourism Task Group With help from Alison Stancliffe Rosie Stancliffe Jan Williams Peter Barham Nd Andrew Duff (editor ) Address Inspired North East Church House Saint John's Terrace Percy Main North Shields NE 29 6HS

There is a website Malcolm. I tried searching on it for Bedlington and we get the a mention but no details about how important our town and church were in the past. Do you want the leaflet? It seems such a huge omission to me. Maybe I am a little biased.

Inspired North East with the support of The Church of England dioceses of Durham and Newcastle has produced a website and booklet of more than 120 churches in the North East of England. Great except no mention in the booklet of our very own unique and amazing church of Saint Cuthbert. The pilgrimage route from Jarrow to Lindisfarne was evidently through our town. Do we accept being forgotten and off the beaten track. Ashington does not get a mention!

Well almost a sell out already at Cramlington on Sunday for the last show relayed from the O2. At the Tyneside Cinema you get a free box of Spam Popcorn with a ticket. Who d have thought it 40years ago.

Adam there are some fine flower displays at a house more or less opposite Malcolm. The cemetery entrance looks very colourful. Top marks to all concerned .

Thinking of you and your family Vic and hoping you stay safe.

Forget the Tour de France. Let's have the Tour de Bedlington.