Keith Scantlebury

..... wonder if she could do anything with my driving licence, it's got more points than a hedgehog

It's all very well to have bins in public spaces but, and it's a big but, the Council or whoever's responsible in Bedders, needs to regularly empty them. Nothing worse than overflowing bins.

Keith, if plenty of dog turd bins are provided they'll get used; the anti-dog brigade* (I'm not suggesting you K) conveniently avoid complaining about the biggest litter fowlers - kids. Kids need to be brainwashed into having an anti-litter approach ... we were at school and by our parents 'back in the day'; I can honestly say that I have never dropped a bit of litter, ever! That's not me being sanctimonious but suggesting that with proper 'training' good social attitudes will remain.

*those fascists at mumsnet and similar.

Keith ... I'd forgotten the 'plank'; wouldn't be allowed that method today because of 'elf 'n' safety ... ankle-biters tumbling to the floor. I also remember display boxes of 'rubber-jonnies' in the place ...

I am planning something for next year down here I've already had a funny look from someone I mentioned it to ( well a funnier look than I normally get anyway) How would you's look dressed in the Northumbrian tartan, kits and all ?

I would say 2 for the field ( 1 at each entrance) an a couple more possibly placed at the estate entrances. The field ones are the most important I would say Malcolm. But the more the better.

going to have to press someone about it, no point in asking people to bag their dog crap if all they are going to do is launch it into the nearest tree for it to hang like baubles on a xmas tree.

I also was an unwilling victim of Joe Alsop. As with Symptoms it was a short back and sides, we had no choice in the matter. He would place a plank across the arms of the barbers chair for us to sit on until we were tall enough to sit in the seat properly.

we want some in Burnside at the entrances to the field but we keep getting they are too expensive

There was an excellent turnout for our first cage football event on the field on Friday 26th July. 60 kids turned up and thoroughly enjoyed themselves. Parents, other adults and teenagers came along as well as parish councillors and our county councillor. More cage football evenings are planned on the 9th and 23rd August at 6pm.

I was sunning myself in the car park, whilst reading Facebook, when a bloke spoke as he walked past with his dog.

The voice was familiar but without my specs on I didn`t see his face properly.

Spoke to him again when he walked back along the river path.

It was ex Street star Ian Mercer (Gary Mallett)

Signed him up for Synergy interview: nice chap

I can remember Newton Foggan, he was a friend of my Dads. Dad used to keep his dormobile van in Newtons garage (bit ramshakled but it was secure). I cant remember the name of his wife, but she was always baking and always had a treat for me when I was there. Newton was a cracking fella, always laughing but I also remember that he would not suffer fools easily. I may be wrong, but I seem to think that he was a policeman at one time. Some of you will remember PC Walter Balance, he used to look in on the Foggans regularly.

Now I think it could be a type of Fallopia, (Russian Vine) it grows at a rate of knots every year and takes over shed roofs etc.

You'll get arrested for moontin the cuddy now

That could be him collecting his brother Tommy or that other landscaper Stephanie.

both...... and dropping slabs off for me cos I never refuse them.

Excellent photo, Barton Rafie, here is one of my era. I should be on here but I'm not for some reason, nor are a few of the other regular players. The lad at the bottom left is Keech

Alan Keech. Is he still with us ? not heard of him for years . Also Jai (Gordon Bowron) last I saw of him must have been in 1976 when I was at Kirkley Hall. He appeared one day on a short horticultural course, he was a council gardener.

Grace Darling, now she's truly a Northumbrian heroine.

There was no Glastonbury festival last year because of the Olympics. It was decided not hold it because of security difficulties.

I was down there for the opening then afterwards at EBCC. Was pretty interesting. It was glorious down there, really must go more often. ............ back at work now though

I was down there for the opening then afterwards at EBCC. Was pretty interesting. It was glorious down there, really must go more often.

Keith - I have sent your message on to Peter. He now lives at the top end. Watch out for White-van-man (with green writing) 'Peter Davies landscape gardening services'.

Now, now, Keithy, it was partly in response to the suggestion that WE might throw ourselves in front of a train in protest to EWD tribute - which is on one of the numerous sites dedicated to EWD, not to mention this one that seems to have been hijacked. Can the moderators please condense EWD issues to one site please. (or bring conclusion to the whole affair on the grounds of agree to disagree.) (PS, trying to type with a cat on my lap - sorry for any typos.)

You should have tried jumping in front of a horse, I hear that is a great publicity grabber and gets you instant martyrdom not to mention a huge following who think it's a sensible thing to do, especially when it's for a worthy cause! (Just joking!!)

By Jove Symptoms, old bean, you can count Aye she's 101, still carrying sacks of coal to fuel my still in the potting shed, still running to the offy for my crate of 'dog' every night, still warming my wellies in front of the fire. I've recently bought her an ultra silent lawn mower to use, just push and it cuts, as her teeth aren't what they used to be and the lawn was starting to look a bit ragged. I really am too good to her....... I was born in December '55 and it seemed daft that my mother had to go to Rothbury to have me when there was a maternity home almost literally over the road, quarter of a mile away !!

At least they had the decency to keep off the A697, could you imagine the disruption to traffic with all that fighting and bludgeoning going on. Some of them were walking home across the fields to Yetholm after a darts match in the Red Lion at Millfield when they got jumped on by some Jocks who had been slung off the bus on their way from Coldstream to Wooler.

Emily may she rest in peace, was demonised by some politicians and by some elements of the media, after she died.

The great British public voted with their feet and flocked to the London Funeral.

Others lined the route of the the train standing at stations to pay there respects.

In Morpeth crowds gathered to pay witness and respect to a lady who has been described as a local hero.

I guess nothing has changed, there are still elements who do not understand why she did what she did.

I feel that horse racing is dangerous, but I also think the jockeys and horses are more at risk from their own actions than from a young lady with a message.

Well done to the jockey who paid tribute to her.