Alan Edgar (Eggy1948)

BOLD = GOOGLED Guessed two more before Googling - so 8 out of 20 1. ARDENNES 2. Nautical 3. Miss Money Penny 4. Alcohol 5.WALKER 6. VETERINARY SURGEON 7. DECEMBER 3RD 1984 8.ANGLIA 9. Butterfly 10. 12 LUCKY GRAPES 11. Never 12. EIGHT 13. ANCIENT GREECE 14. Six 15. Kevin 16. UKRAINE 17. GERMANY 18. New York 19. Noddy Holder 20. Kissing under the mistletoe was a way for women to protect themselves from the bad luck of remaining an old maid or not receiving a marriage proposal for the following year. Looks like I take after an albatros

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Merry Christmas to everyone in this group from Bygone Bedlington:-

No 4 named as Valerie Brown :-

Ralph Lowe on the [Barrington, Barnt' n memories and stuff!!](https://www.facebook.com/groups/958444760904321/) group is trying to idenmtify the other 6 girls in this netball team photo. Ralph posted this comment :- 'Sister, Linda, sitting in the bottom row, 1st from our right. Linda was in the Girls Training Corps (GTC), which was set up during WW2. The photo was taken at Bedlington Station Modern School, which appears to be the main hall. I think there was also a Barton branch of the GTC, of which Linda was a member.' Can any member of this group name anyone in the photo?

@Vic Patterson just rain forecast for Northumberland. I blame all that hot air coming from America = Trump

Malcolm Robinson Bedlington West Ward. dtrepoosSnu76auhh90cl107424538h35f74169gf6h0ath1c47l80h68ifh · 12th December 2025 B&M Confirmed for Brand-New 19,000 sq. ft Store in Bedlington Town Centre Advance Northumberland is delighted to announce proposals for a brand-new B&M variety store alongside a new Drive Thru facility as the next major phase in the ongoing regeneration of Bedlington Town Centre. This significant milestone marks another step forward in revitalising the heart of the town. The new development is expected to create a range of local job opportunities, attract increased investment, boost footfall for existing businesses, and offer residents a broader choice of retail options closer to home. The B&M will provide an attractive frontage to Retail Lane, the new boulevard connecting the car parks with Market Terrace and the wider Town Centre. Outline planning permission for the wider town centre redevelopment was secured in 2018, and significant progress has already been made. Two major phases are now complete, including the opening of Aldi in 2021 and, most recently, the delivery of the new Market Place in May, which introduced four modern retail units (including Greggs) alongside six fully let residential apartments. The project is now moving into Phase 3, which will bring forward a 19,000 sq ft B&M variety retail store and a new Drive-Thru, marking another important milestone in the ongoing transformation of the town centre. Advance Northumberland is now preparing detailed planning applications for the latest elements of the scheme, which will be submitted by the end of the year. Work on site is scheduled to begin in Spring/Summer next year, with the store to open its doors in Spring 2027. B&M’s new store is set to create 40/45 new jobs, offering a mix of full-time and part-time opportunities for local residents. Steven Harrison, CEO at Advance Northumberland said: “I am thrilled that we have been to finalise this deal to bring a major national retail brand to Bedlington. This success, alongside Advance Northumberland’s other initiatives in the town demonstrates strong confidence in Bedlington and will help ensure it becomes a thriving and attractive destination for local people and businesses alike.” The store manager from B&M said: “We’re feeling extremely positive about the creation of more jobs for local people in Bedlington, and we hope customers are going to be delighted with their new store coming very soon. We are all really excited to get the doors open and welcome new customers through the door.” The introduction of B&M and the new Drive Thru is a key component of the long-term strategy to create a vibrant and sustainable town centre through new retail and employment opportunities. Some comments from followers of Malcolm :- Top fan Martin Mullarkey McDonald’s would make a killing if we had one . Tony Bowey Martin Mullarkey your big enough never mind a Mc Donald’s lol Sarah Louise Trood Martin Mullarkey the drive thru is starbies Joanne Allan Martin Mullarkey totally would Top fan Colin Patterson Total junk food! Would be a hangout for kids & boy racers on a night. Adam Curry I think the design is great. Happy with a Starbucks as well. If I had the money, I’d knock the new empty units on the front into one and stick a decent gym in there. Emma Mason Adam Curry noooooo there’s plenty gums around. We need actualy blinking shops Top fan Colin Patterson Stuff McDonalds. Bring back the Ridge Farm carveries! Top fan Keith Scantlebury Colin Patterson it’s Starbucks Sarah Louise Trood Better anchor store than Aldi was, b&m will also attract a home bargains at some point and possibly Yorkshire trading because you rarely see them apart. Like where there is a Lidl there is an aldi. Wish we could get a small M&S too. But the state they are in at the minute it’s not worth their while. I also know how hard dransfied had to work to get M&S in Morpeth and he was mates with the then CEO. Hopefully this means Bedlington is going to get a footfall. Penny Black Antiques So instead of “pipers place” row of shops? Jane Srodzinski I'm happy with a B&M to be fair, they do need to sort out the empty "new" units though so if extortionate rent is the issue it needs addressed asap Christine Warne Jane Srodzinski true you would think the landlord would appreciate some rent rather than none as they are set too high. John Lawson Meanwhile in Ashington there is nothing but a train to get out of the disaster that is Station Road. Vape shops, nail bars and hairdressers. Ben Thomas John Lawson but meanwhile in Ashington you have, home bargains, B&M, Argos, Asda , loads of independent shops including x2 independent bargain shops, Aldi , Lidl & new cinema Not to mention a leisure centre & all the investment in previous years…. At least you’ve actually got shops & “some decent ones” Emma Mason John Lawson same as here lol Susan James-Hemsted Who are going into the small shops in the market place can anyone tell us please. Marie Mellon Susan James-Hemsted no one because the rent is extortionate, might stand a chance with reasonable rent. Mind you, do we need any more hairdressers, vape shops, or launderettes?? Emma Mason Susan James-Hemsted no one yet as the rents are out of this world Emma Mason So where is the other row of shops gonna go. That’s meant to come down an open path. Dave T Blench Saves me traveling to Blyth or Ashghanistan for B&M Katie Kenwell There goes all my money Alexander Murray Susan James-Hemsted I think we could have a nice charity shop and don't say we can't as Morpeth have loads XLawson X XKerry Susan James-Hemsted I don’t go to charity shops but I think it’s a good idea xx Top fan Colin Patterson Yer I know. I was just making comment the McDonalds suggestion. Jamie Carney Jack Carney Jack Carney Jamie Carney leisure centre wouldve been better Gemma Soulsby Shannon Samara Graham Shannon Samara Graham That’s our money gone bye bye Lucy Dawson TaylorJayne Gray Connie Gray Peter Forman June Forman Shannon Samara Graham Michael Mcleod Mel Donaldson Denise Short Wilson

https://www.northumberland.gov.uk/news/data-centre-project-hits-another-milestone Data centre project hits another milestone

Construction is well underway on a new outdoor climbing attraction for Plessey Woods Country Park. The investment in specially constructed ‘climbing boulders’ will complement the refurbished and improved visitor centre and toilets which are due to re-open in the coming months. Three large manmade boulders, around ten feet in height, will be installed in a clearing in the trees, providing fun and fitness for a range of skill levels and abilities. There will be a rubberised surface underneath alongside safety signage. And as part of the scheme a child-friendly boulder climbing is also being put in by the current playpark. The boulders have been paid for by the County Council, Section 106 monies and local County Councillor Malcolm Robinson through his Member’s Small Schemes fund. The boulders will complement the range of improvements to the park’s visitor centre, also supported by Cllr Robinson, which include an enlarged cafe area, modernised kitchen and improved serving area and new toilets. Councillor John Riddle, cabinet member for environment, farming and rural, said: “We are committed to ensuring our parks and green spaces are well managed and maintained, and to invest in them so that they continue to be among our most popular attractions. “We know how important our open spaces are for people’s health and wellbeing and this will be a fantastic new addition for the park, alongside our refurbished and improved visitor centre and toilet facilities.” The climbing structures have been designed to look realistic and provide a range of different holds and routes for climbers and non-climbers of all abilities to have a go at the growing sport of ‘bouldering’. Bedlington West County Councillor Malcolm Robinson said: “This is going to be a great new feature for this wonderful park, and it’s something I’ve been keen to support through funding. “Plessey Woods is so popular with residents and visitors and we hope that this exciting new free-to-access facility will allow non-climbers to get involved, helping them to keep fit as well as attracting those already involved in the sport that want to practice and improve their skills in a safe outdoor environment.”