Alan Edgar (Eggy1948)

Time to get ready for the old codgers Tuesday afternoon Seghill Comrades club session - 15 mins to discuss what next for Britain and the rest of the afternoon discussing Iceland's new 2 for 1 offer!

CV + year 6 Barrington CP School end of year report, 1960, dispatched to deputy PM - all went down hill after that year, they wouldn't let me REMAIN there and at the new school they tried to teach me skills that would help me join the rest of the world - Latin!

If only they were still there for me! I use to tremble at the use! I made my stairs disappear, I bought a bungalow. Knee problem noo. Physios are my knew friends, see them twice a week. They are all young, fit and have 'nee' bother sorting me oot.

They have loads of willow tree cuttings so it shouldn't cost them anything when they have to leave the site as they found it. As they will probably stay for at least 2 years (as long as they have started Bedlington's clause 50). They could have a separate counter from the ones selling EU produce, selling Granny Smiths and willow tree cuttings. I Remain optimistic. Eggy

May the copious amounts of food and drink you have consumed outside (due to the three degree rise in your body temperature temperature) for this Midsummer event have have freed your head of all your little frogs whilst you worship the sun hopping around the phallic maypole with flowers in your hair.

Oh to be back in a pub on a Friday (or any night really), having a couple of pints, with Bedlington friends, and being able to see the faces and expressions of the people you are discussing current events with. For me you can learn more about a person in an evening over a pint than you can attempting to interpret the true meaning of that persons written words on social media sites. Putting to right, depending on how many pints one has consumed, the country; the world, and even more importantly explaining how, if you were manager, you would guide NUFC to success - one day Malcolm, it will happen. One might even be tempted to partake in some unhealthy food that leaves you, and your clothes, smelling of that aroma, blended majestically with the beer so that when you arrive home your partner finds you irresistible and you are forced to make passionate love for hours then drift off into a sound and rewarding sleep knowing that in one evening you have accomplished more than the government have managed in their term of office and when you awake in the morning the one thing you are certain of - next Friday you will do the same again! I will try and explain, without the aid of alcohol, what I mean :- I vote in General Elections, local government elections and referendums. Do I fully understand what the party mandate I am voting for, or the consequences of my vote will have? Simple answer = No but I am entitled to vote and, like (in my opinion) the majority of the electorate (in my opinion) I understand basic economics but do not have any in depth knowledge that would enable me to categorically say a policy is right or wrong, I will use that vote. Am I totally blind to what the hell is going on? No Is every, or even any, speech you here by a politician, or Mayor or local government officer etc. etc. the truth or is it a prepared speech to say the right things? Would we prefer it if every time a speech was made it was 'Doom & Gloom' or do we prefer them to be positive? Do we have to listen to them? When a party political broadcast comes on after the evening news do we have to listen to them? The list could go on, and on and on. If only I had done a Foxy and stayed out of it. I am now imagining the taste of that pint of Sharps Doom Bar as I pause to refresh the pallet - even typing the words makes me thirsty. I Remain, even though I don't full understand, yours sincerely Eggy ps. and I won't Submit Reply and then go back and check and edit. But happy to be put right if we ever meet over a pint.

And now the end is nigh...................... has old blue eyes threegee convinced you? Take a pinch of Gove man Wrap it up in Osborne Add a touch of Johnson And a little bitty bit of blue Cameron boy Curly Corben kinkies Mixed with liberal orange policies If you lump it all together Well, you got a recipe for a get along scene Oh, Oh what a beautiful dream If it could only come true, you know, you know What we need is a great big melting pot Big enough to take the EU and all it's got And keep it stirring for threegee years or more And turn out confused coloured people by the score I Remain yours, truly Eggy

Fortunately I haven't listened to all the other regurgitated, unimaginative, and self serving EU drive that has been posted and as like Chris D. says :- I have matured into a caring responsible adult my views on voting, in whatever poll; election etc. etc. have allowed me to cast my vote not caring of the outcome. My past experience has taught me to relax in my declining years knowing that the outcome will be managed by many people, hopefully from different walks of life, that the majority will work as hard as they can to achieve what they believe in. Unfortunately we can't stop those with their head up their own orifice that join political groups to try and manipulate legislation to suite their own ends (and that's just my opinion, not something to debate). However one point of Chris D's I disagree with is the one of not voting. We may feel that, it makes no difference or we don't understand or what does it matter but it's there to use and in my opinion if you don't use your vote then don't complain. Register for postal voting, it's simple and you don't have to drag yourself out of the house, on that one day, to do it. Whilst out for a casual drive, trip to the pub, or out exercising your pet in the environment it was created for you can even pull up close to a post box and pop it in. I hand mine to the wife and she does the leg work. n I Remain yours forever. Eggy

Lets be Frank about this :- And now, the end is near; And so I face the final curtain. My friend, I'll say it clear, I'll state my case, of which I'm certain. I've lived a life that's full. I've traveled each and every highway; And more, much more than this, I did it my way. Regrets, I've had a few; But then again, too few to mention. I did what I had to do And saw it through without exemption. I planned each charted course; Each careful step along the byway, And more, much more than this, I did it my way. Yes, there were times, I'm sure you knew When I bit off more than I could chew. But through it all, when there was doubt, I ate it up and spit it out. I faced it all and I stood tall; And did it my way. I've loved, I've laughed and cried. I've had my fill; my share of losing. And now, as tears subside, I find it all so amusing. To think I did all that; And may I say - not in a shy way, "Oh no, oh no not me, I did it my way". For what is a man (or a Canny Lass), what has he/she got? If not himself/herself, then he/she has naught. To say the things he/she truly feels; And not the words of one who kneels.The record shows I took the blows - And did it my way! Yes, it was my way. The poll says - Remain = 2, Brexit = 15 Proffesor Michael Dougan's says (and if the Brexit 15 can't stand to listen to another 24 mins of this Remain or Brexit debate vote then skip to 10mins 40secs and open your minds to the next 20 secs) - do it his way

9 adults; five children and two dogs were noticed drifting, in a fiber glass boat without no oars, up the river Blyth on today's high tide. It is believed they were welcomed into the community group and they have declared their vote :-

When I first saw these applications I was thinking on the same lines as you, stevenmcvey963, plenty space for a couple of builds on existing owners land that I assumed would not be part of the 2007 adopted Bedlington Country Park. Always difficult, from the outside, to see what way NCC would go with these planning applications. I see from the refusal statement the land is within the adopted park :- Application No. 16/00565/FUL & Application No. 16/00566/FUL Schedule of Reasons for Refusal 1. The site is located outside of any settlement limit identified within the Wansbeck District Local Plan, Adopted July 2007. It lies within the open countryside and would represent an isolated new dwelling in the countryside which would not satisfy one of the "special circumstances" set out in the National Planning Policy Framework. The principle of new build housing on this site would be contrary to the NPPF and Wansbeck Local Plan Policies GP1 and H3. 2. The application site lies in an unsustainable location with no services or facilities. The proposal would therefore not promote a sustainable form of development in a rural area, contrary to the general provisions of the National Planning Policy Framework at paragraph 55. There is not considered to be any demonstrated need, overriding justification or other material considerations that would justify the construction of a new dwelling in this unsustainable location. 3. The application site lies in the Bedlington Country Park, identified as OS2 in Appendix REC1 Schedule of open spaces of the Wansbeck District Local Plan, Adopted July 2007. Local Plan Policy REC1 does not allow development on a designated unless the predominantly open character is maintained or the development is incidental and beneficial to the recreational or amenity use of the land. The proposal has not satisfactorily demonstrated that these criteria have been met and therefore fails to accord with Wansbeck Local Plan Policy REC1. 4. The proposed dwelling would represent an incongruous and obtrusive built form which would have a detrimental impact upon the character, landscape and setting of this particular part of the countryside. The proposal would therefore not accord with Local Plan Policies GP5 and GP30, or the National Planning Policy Framework.

Since the first rush, 15/06/2016, to use the poll = 90% Brexit & 10% Remain I see the momentum, 16/06/2016, is now with the Remain supporters = 83.33% Brexit & 16.66% Remain. So as there will be approx 9.8% compound increase in people voting over the remaining 4 days the Seghill forecast is that when the polls close it will be 47.25% Brexit & 52.25% Remain.

Extract from http://www.northumberland.gov.uk/Highways/Roads/Lights.aspx We’re modernising street lighting in Northumberland by investing £25 million in new technologies. Nearly 17,000 lampposts will be replaced and all street lights will be fitted with new LED lights. Work began this spring on an ambitious £25 million project to modernise all street lights in Northumberland during the next three years. The council’s appointed contractor, Galliford Try, will be replacing about 29,000 lights with eco-friendly lighting emitting diode (LED) technology. Old concrete and steel columns will also be replaced by steel ones. Benefits of LED lighting LED lights will reduce energy costs by more than 60% and ultimately save about £300,000 per year. The cost of maintenance should also decrease by 60%. The fittings will emit a whiter light, making street lighting appear brighter. The project is being funded by an Invest to Save initiative, where the funding will be repaid within 25 years from the anticipated budget savings of about £300,000 a year. Your questions answered When is this work going to take place? Work started in March 2015 in the southeast of the county and will continue for three years. How much notice will I receive if works are to be carried out in my street? You will receive a reminder postcard a couple of weeks before work begins. Look out for the notification boards placed around lighting columns to let you know our contractor will begin work in your area shortly. How long will the workmen be in my road? For a straightforward replacement of lanterns, the works should take about 20 minutes per street light to complete. Occasionally the electricity supply to the street light will need to be disconnected and reconnected, which will take longer. Please be reassured the old street light will remain in place and lit until the electricity supply can be switched across to the new LED light. Will the workmen require access to my property? Our operatives do not require access to you property. Anybody claiming to need access could be a bogus caller. How many lights are there in Northumberland? We currently maintain: 46,531 street lighting columns (or lampposts) 2,625 illuminated traffic signs 1,360 illuminated bollards What is the new technology? LEDs give the ability to vary lighting levels to control energy consumption. What are the benefits? LED street lights typically use around half the amount of energy used by existing street lights in Northumberland. With the new technology lasting longer, there will only be minimal maintenance required. How much money and carbon will we save? On completion, and after dealing with the loan repayment, it is hoped we will save about £300,000 per year. The carbon footprint of the street lighting stock will reduce by more than 5,000 tons of carbon dioxide. Will the lampposts be painted? Our plan is to seek views on the various colours to be used in and around town centres and areas of special interest. This may involve additional costs to the relevant town or parish council. My street seems darker since the fitting of the LED lights. Why is this? When lighting with white lights, the lighting levels need to be slightly reduced to prevent glare or dazzle. The LED lights are also manufactured and fitted to help reduce light pollution, ensuring footpaths and roads are well lit but avoiding an intrusion of light into people’s homes and gardens. The sole function of the street lighting is to light the highway to ensure the council meets its duty of care to road and footpath users. My street seems to be more brightly lit. Why is this? Some streets in Northumberland still have the old lighting type, which doesn’t meet current lighting standards. Because of this, they require replacing to bring them up to recommended standards. How will the new lights affect street safety? LED lights will help support better crime detection as it improves images captured at night from CCTV, as well as allowing clothing colours and car registration numbers to be more easily identified. This will make our streets safer and help in giving a more accurate description to police. If the council wants to save money, why doesn’t it look at turning the lights down during the night when there are fewer people and vehicles around? The new LED lights will be fitted with technology that enables the council to ‘dim’ street lighting at certain times. Many local authorities now use this method or even ‘part-night lighting,’ where they turn lights off on certain roads between midnight and 6am. In Northumberland, we want to ensure roads remain lit at all times. However, in order to ensure maximum savings, we will be looking at dimming the LED lights between midnight and 6am. How can we let the council know our views on the project? Contacting the project manager, Gavin Barlow, on 01670 622 980 or by email at gavin.barlow@northumberland.gov.uk How do I let the council know what I thought of the work once it is finished? You will receive a card though your letterbox, asking you to feedback any comments – positive or negative - about how the work was carried out in your street. You can also contact project manager Gavin Barlow on 01670 622 980 or by email at gavin.barlow@northumberland.gov.uk

How to pose with statues :-

Cheers Andy. I must have been really single minded when I have created any new topic not to have seen, and played with, that feature!

Is adding a 'proper poll' something the bog standard Members can do or is this facility restricted to Administrators Pinching my idea? Either It's all based on your (threegee) arguments to Brexit that I Remain - discuss or On 05/31/2016 at 20:25, on the topic 'Brexit : Why TTIP matters, Eggy said Do we vote for what benefits the nation or what benefits our self? So if one party says - 'vote on our side' we should vote on their side but if the other party says - 'no they are wrong' we should vote for the other party. If the other party then counters the argument to vote for the other party should we vote for the alternative? If there isn't an alternative then do we hire a white campaign bus and convince the undecided to surrender? If all the old codgers at the club are content with their final lot and the only time this referendum comes up is when when one old codger says - 'ee uu lot, wi divin't want a discussion in here aboot referendun. When your postal votes arrive, dig oot that lucky coin and decide - heads for one party and tails for the other. Spin the coin, decision made. I'm singing and dancing in the rain, doo be do do, do be doobe dodo, doo be do do, do be doobe dodo, doo be do do, do be doobe dodo, ..................

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Cheers Mercury - I had seen some of the times posted on FB but with nothing to back them up so I didn't pass those time on. I thought you must have found a site that was publishing, regardless of the risk of trespassing train spotters!

Mercury - where did you get the timetable? I was trying to find the times it was passing through our area, for a friend, and all the websites I found had the same comment :- Train Timings Due to the on going issues with trespassers actual timings will only be issued to passengers travelling