Alan Edgar (Eggy1948)

These are not my words but the words of the Local Government Association:- Benefits and potential impacts of biomass Community benefits Biomass can be taken from many sources in the UK indefinitely and, where well managed, contribute to security of energy supply. If used in an anaerobic digestion plant, it is eligible for Feed-in Tariffs (FITs). UK sourced biomass and processing can create local business, job opportunities and support the rural economy. By using biomass for energy generation, it doesn't go to landfill and therefore avoids the landfill tax. In comparison with other renewable energy technologies, woodlands, forestry and agriculture are generally perceived to be an environmentally and socially attractive amenity. They provide opportunities for recreation and leisure activities. Impacts on the community of using biomass Growth of energy crops could potentially compete for land with food cropping as demand for biomass increases. Biomass users may be locked in long-term supply contracts with a single supplier making it difficult to get competitive pricing in the future. Other impacts are similar to those covered in the District Heating and Combined Heat and Power pages. Environmental benefits Establishing local production networks and usage lowers the financial and environmental transport costs. There is no region in the UK that cannot be a producer of biomass, although some have greater potential for productivity than others. Many biomass fuels generate low levels of such atmospheric pollutants as sulphur dioxide and CO2. Modern biomass combustion systems are highly sophisticated, offering combustion efficiency and emission levels comparable with the best fossil fuel boilers. Use of biomass (including agricultural and domestic waste arisings) for energy, diverts these materials from landfill. Impacts on the environment of using biomass There is the potential for biomass to be taken from unsustainable, non-certified, forest sources. There are some negative impacts of forest management and farming of biomass crops on ecosystems and habitats. Therefore, an environmental impact assessment for forestry and cropping is required. Furthermore the RSPB (Royal Society for the Protection of Birds) has developed guidance for siting biomass crops to reduce impacts on birds. Transporting biomass has noise and emissions implications. There are air quality implications depending on the type of biomass used. There are high levels of water use for biomass cropping which can be problematic in areas where access to water is limited. Useful links: where to find out more Guidance for councils on biomass and air quality - on the Local Government Regulation website http://www.lacors.gov.uk/lacors/ContentDetails.aspx?authCode=694885&id=21912

Afganistan, I thought he was incognito!

Maggie - are you having a fortnights holiday in Seaton Sluice? Has the Kings Head barman not asked you what you are doing with your camera? Have you got any pictures of the submarines in the ladies loos? I do not know what the connection with the Royal Navy is, if there is one, but I do remember seeing a display cabinet with the hat bands bearing the ships names on. Perhaps some of the names in this display cabinet match those vessels in the loos:-

That appears to be a good software package you are using to manipulate Wilf. Even if my hand was steady my Photoshop & Digital Image Pro, via me, do not seen capable of cutting such a clear image.

Your right, it was milk stout.

Just bought latest issue, July, from Front Street newsagent R. Watson. Price = £1.00. Got the last one they had. No idea how many they normally get as the wife, who I sent in for it, did not ask. The editor is still Mike Kirkup. It is printed by Swiftprint, Back Lintonville Terrace, Ashington. 01670 815888 and they are the only contact details in this issue. Thanks to all who commented & especially Keith L. who gave me his old issues. The April 98 issue was 6 pages and the circulation given as 2,600 and rising. This month's issue is 8 pages but circulation number given. That's the cree hole door shut until another load delivered.

There you go. Your chosen newspaper does not dictate your true beliefs.Ena, Minnie & Martha = just to prove I have heard of the ladies in the snug - Coronation Street 9th December 1960.( and NO I do not watch it now, had to when it first started if it was raining etc. and I was not allowed outside) and I even remember they used to order bottles of stout.

Mmmm a liberal I see. So your small room could be frequented by any sex, including Ena, Minnie & Martha.

Signing The Official Secrets Act so that when he plays away he gets one over on the farther (or one over par!) and nobody tells.That was a narrow escape that weekend. He had to get his sKates on, and WellIiam not allowed to say any more.

Added Barry Hicks & Alex Robertson - both with '?'

What pubs were they in Mikey? Remember the side door for 'off-licence' sales at the Percy Arms and I was told they were originally for women to buy bottled beer to take away. As I type this I do recall the Percy Arms also had a back room, called 'the snug' that was frequented by older more mature women, before they installed a pool table.Did not venture there allot, probably only on picnic day when the station lads were allowed to move freely but did the Blue Bell on the front street have a snug and is snook a 'top-end' term for ladies who snook put for a quiet pint? This reply is now totally out of sequence so I have gone back and edited it.. I am sure Mikey's question was the last one when I started typing! The rest must have snooked in whilst I was typing.

Foxy - The attached leaflet detailing the events states that there will be various entertainments in South Park.I have to admit it, none of my searches on this site or Google have identified it - I have no idea - Where is South Park?

Back Row - Fourth from left = Barry?

Found another school photo. Today's teachers would not entertain a class this size - 43 pupils. Think this one is 1954 or 1955. If I could remember the teacher, and what class she taught - 1st - 2nd or 3rd then I would know the year. Back Row Robert Ramsay – Eric Tielman? – Dennis? - ? – Ray Dickson? – Brian Trench – Ronny? – Hugh? - ? – Clark Mole – Rob Dixon? - ? – Alan Edgar - ?Robertson Girls ? - ? - ? - ? Eileen? – Jean? - ? - ? -? - ? - ? - ? - ? ? - ? - ? - ? - ? Mrs/Miss? - ? - ? -? - ? - ? Sitting Brian Davison - ? - ? - ? ---------- ? – David Aisbtt? - ? – Ian Arkle?

Car!!!! Me dad had an extra saddle fitted to his crossbar on his bike so at least one of us would get a lift to the Free woods. Still no additional pictures of the bandstand have emerged from old collections. We used to try and build a dam up so the water would be deeper and you could dive in from the rock shelf on the Hapenny side. Nearly as good as a walk to Cambois beach.

Does he supply the pubs and cafe with his home gown vegetables? Even The Melton Constable are advertising now. Can you pick your own grapes from the vine inside The Melton Constable conservatory?

We have - all vegetables grown in Seaton Sluice allotments - think that's what the sign said - definitely locally grown and looks like the new management at The Waterford are sourcing their food locally as well.

Nearly disagreed, but with just a little thought I would have to agree, if a group wants public funding then it should be open to the public. If they want it private then private funding = financially sound members = their choice. Even though I don't like it. Would have loved to have played Muirfield, but no way I would pay £195 for one round - £250 per day. I joined Backworth for that amount for the whole year. But the women's fees, in the majority of golf clubs, are still cheaper and they still want equality!

They were busy with the sea font when I drove through, heading North, a couple of weeks ago. Was going to pop into the Queens Head for a very cheap (pensioners portions) dinner + pud but the work on the font diverted me left and bypassed the pub. The wife thinks it has changed hands in the last couple of weeks - the Italian signs for the evening Mediterranean meals have been taken down, - so the cheap pensioners meals might also be off. Back to the Kings Head at Seaton Sluice for two even cheaper pensioners meals.

Looks like 'Creeful-of-Coal' is still on the go, but no longer published by Mike Kirkup. Thank you for all the replies and to Keith L who has dug out some old issues for me to read and see how it was produced by Mike Kirkup. When out with relatives and Creeful came up some of the responses were:- "That's the first thing wor Graeme goes for when he visits Bedlington - but not sure what newsagent." "The paper shop at the Station used to sell that, but it's closed now" etc. etc. etc. So the latest story is the new publisher has copies in the newsagent on Front St. East. I think that's the Premier R&S Convenience Store (using Google St maps March 2009), so next Wednesday when in Bedlington I will try and get the latest issue and see who publishes it now.

The Open Championship, Muirfield Gullane Round 4 Leaderboard Scores, Par = 71 18 - 21 July 2013 @11:44 Player Country Start of Round 4 1 Westwood Eng -3 2 Gnome Seghill -1 2 Woods US -1 4 Scott Aus E 5 Cabrera Arg 1

Been looking for photos of when our family and the neighbours of Coquetdale Place took their kids to Cambois. If they had worked overtime, and been paid, then it was the No 44, else we walked. Was at Cambois yesterday, passed the bridge that led through to the shop where you could hire tents and deck chairs. Didn't drive through the bridge but I am told the shop building, now just a private dwelling, is still there. We went down to the other end, next to Charltons, (was Buccaneer). Wilf went on the exercise machines along the 'trim-trail'. Below = 3 family's from Coquetdale :-

An argument/discussion/point of view whatever you want to call it, the debate still goes on. While women can watch this year's Open, they cannot become members at Muirfield Harman urges ban on all-male clubs in Muirfield row Related Stories Miller concern over Inverdale remark R&A admits 'men-only' club concerns Comments: No girls allowed! Labour is urging a ban on male-only sports clubs, saying it is embarrassing the UK's most prestigious golf tournament is being staged at a club that does not admit female members. Harriet Harman called on Muirfield, which is hosting the Open Championship, to "drag itself into the 21st Century". The historic course, near Edinburgh, is one of a small number in the UK which does not accept female members. Several leading politicians have refused to attend the event in protest. Among those effectively boycotting the tournament include Scottish First Minister Alex Salmond and Culture Secretary Maria Miller. The row comes amid a wider debate over sexism in sport following comments made by BBC presenter John Inverdale about the appearance of Wimbledon champion Marion Bartoli and calls from Mrs Miller for the broadcaster to take more action on the issue. That gets it started. My personal views:- Muirfield surely they have the right to decide what they want. How many individuals (tree huggers) bleat on about freedom of speech and choice and yet when someone makes a decision, they don't like, it's sexist. Golf - women want the same money but want to play of shorter fairways - Michelle Wie protested; qualified for the men's tournaments then; played in the men's tournaments, didn't win so gave up! Wimbledon - Women want the same amount of prize money but don't want to play 5 sets. Yep that's equality for you. Football - don't get me started.

Oh dear, my mind was drifting. I meant Hemstead not Henderson. Sorry

Thanks awfully John, absolutely spiffing, what. What's the name of your secretary? Seriously - excellent.