Alan Edgar (Eggy1948)

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Copied the comment from Andy onto the topic on Bygone Bedlington Facebook group and the first response was :- 'things are not set in stone yet it will go ahead and the gentleman that own it are lovely but there are some discrepancies in the plans thst need to be ironed out as the residential property next door is owned by our family'

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@Jr6468 - off the subject of footballers, I'm hoping you can help me with the names St Bede's & St Benet Biscop's so I can attribute some old photos to the correct school. Were the junior & senior schools both called St Bede's? Was it only when the senior school took over the old Westridge school was the name St. Benet Biscop used? I have photos to post in one of the albums and they are of 'senior school' (15 year old's) at Ford Castle in the late 60's and they have been posted as St. Bedes.

Malcolm Tait - Bygone Bedlington posted this photo in Feb 2016 asking if anyone could name him. Many remembered the act but the strongman's name. A few weeks later and Malcolm posted the back of his blurred photo with the artists autograph - Johny Citrone

When first posted on Facebook, by Foxy, it was thought that this would be an old Bedlington Mechanics team. However after a few people saw and discussed the photo it turns out to be the annual Top Club v Bottom Club football match at Milnne Park. Can anyone identify any of the missing names? No7 is thought to be one of the Weatheritt family, possibly David.

The wife and I would probably visit the Ridge Farm once a month, mid-week, for the carvery and we thoroughly enjoyed what was on offer at the carvery. However my wife, a lover of all vegetables, did think the carvery vegetable choice had been reduced and wasn't up to past standards. One evening whist being served at the carvery the wife had a discussion with the head chef and she asked him what he thought about Wetherspoons taking over the Red Lion and was it affecting the trade at the Ridge Farm. He replied - 'yes, and that's where I go for a pint as it's much cheaper'.

Stop trying to convince me that you believe that everyone that casts a vote has studied the candidates and the manifesto of their parties? Save your breath (and typing skills). I don't think it was one of the christmas books every child looked forward to - The 'I Spy - politics'. How can you believe that the majority of the general public don't vote for 'a now meaningless rosette' and that the majority of the general public know what they are talking about I couldn't quote you a percentage of the total voters that have actually known what they are voting for but I do know that over the 50 years I have been able to vote the majority from the areas I have lived in ( that I have discussed elections with) 'uncritically accept' what they have been told by previous generations and simply voted for the party that their families voted for. Only the minority are able to evaluate what they think the whole election package will do for them, and the country. The majority (and that includes me) have no idea how one parties policies benefit the economy, and the majority of the people, of their country better than the other parties policies so they vote for the candidate that they think (and that doesn't include me) will give them more money in their pocket. The majority don't understand but they are still entitle to vote and should't abstain. My postal vote was in last leek so if it's raining on Thursday 8th of June I will not have to sing and dance to the polling station, it will be raining in my heart anticipating the result. And that's me last word on this subject.

@Colin Have you seen this item posted in the Events section by @Andy Millne ?

There is no way I am taking any reading to bed, never have and never will. I have better things to do, like sleep after I have worn myself out filling in the hours I am awake with the thinks I want to do. I haven't found anything that keeps me awake, after I have fulfilled my day, and my day does not involve reading. I take your word that it wasn't used in 'White Heat' but you can read all the papers you want; deny what you want; prove comments on this subject inaccurate but regardless of the arguments you come up with my simple point is - 'I promise' is a phrase that is, and always has been, used over and over. You can delve into all the historical documents you like and make your decision based on the experience you have gained. I have no bias I just accept that politicians have a job to do are out to win votes and they can promise what they like. I will make my vote and I promise I will not keep talking about it and try and convince anyone else to do what I do. Otherwise you would all be - singing and dancing in the rain - Doobe Do Do....................

I believe I have heard the 'i' word used in the 1966 (MPs) 31 March 1966 Harold Wilson Labour 98 75.8 At this point, the Representation of the People Act 1969 gave suffrage to the adult population over 18 years old. 1970 (MPs) 18 June 1970 Edward Heath Conservative 30 72 February 1974(MPs) 28 February 1974 Harold Wilson Labour (minority government) −33 78.8 Hung Parliament October 1974 (MPs) 10 October 1974 Harold WilsonJames Callaghan Labour 3 72.8 635 seats in Commons 1979 (MPs) 3 May 1979 Margaret Thatcher Conservative 43 76 1983 (MPs) 9 June 1983 Margaret Thatcher Conservative 144 72.7 650 seats in Commons 1987 (MPs) 11 June 1987 Margaret ThatcherJohn Major Conservative 102 75.3 1992 (MPs) 9 April 1992 John Major Conservative 21 77.7 651 seats in Commons 1997 (MPs) 1 May 1997 Tony Blair Labour 179 71.4 659 seats in Commons 2001 (MPs) 7 June 2001 Tony Blair Labour 167 59.4 2005 (MPs) 5 May 2005 Tony BlairGordon Brown Labour 66 61.4 646 seats in Commons 2010 (MPs) 6 May 2010[32] David Cameron Conservative (formed coalition with Liberal Democrats) 78 (combined coalition) 65.1 650 seats in CommonsHung Parliament At this point, the Fixed-term Parliaments Act 2011 was passed. Elections are now every 5 years, barring parliamentary vote. Before this, the election could be called at any point the Prime Minister wished. 2015 (MPs) 7 May 2015 David CameronTheresa May Conservative 16 66.1 650 seats in Commons 2017 Does that mean they have all been telling porkies? I will just have to get back to my norm :- I'm singing and dancing in the rain - Doobe Do Do, Doobe Doobe Do Do, what a glorious feeling I'm happy again, just singing and dancing, in the rain, Doobe Do Do, Doobe Doobe Do Do