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Andy Brown

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  1. I'm sorry, but that lad (Or possibly lass??) should be making lots of money now.

    Thats raw talent that is. Proof that pxxxxxg around on a BMX on Bedlington front street can actually lead somewhere!

    Be interesting to see if any interesting talent appears at Gallagher park eh?

    Wouldn't want to cross that talent with a chav though, cops would never catch them :)

  2. Andy, I see where you are on about now! Mostly your lot of parkers are from W/End? Yes they are very considerate how they park at the top of that road as well! As for recording no plates mmmmm, I had the bright idea of taking photo's and of taking video recordings of the traffic and parking issues, but was gently reminded that there are a lot of school children about at the time!!! So that idea went straight out the window!

    Monsta, to completely block off Bennies entrance at Ridge Terrace is simply silly :dribble: Now if they were to put some of them plates in at the entrance, you know the one's I mean they allow you to enter but pop back up so you can't exit, now that would solve one little problem. Maybe we need lots of little ideas instead of looking for one big idea to solve our problems! :)

    Hi Merlin, I wasn't going to record near the school (not that daft), it was more the idiots who fly round the estate past the house (it tends not to be parents, more people turning round or taxis), and yes it is the West End lot, it has gotten a lot better this week since the notice from the Police, I would like a speed limit notice placed at the top of the estate, may see about this next week

  3. Andy, If any body can exceed 20mph at school times they must be driving on the path! But I know what you mean. It's not the point of them dropping off their kids that bugs me, it's where and how they park. Never mind half on half off brigade, it's the full car on the road brigade on both sides of the road,that bug me, then they insist on getting their kids out of the car on the side of the traffic! They seem oblivious to the mayhem they are causing and would be the first to shout if some one took their door off! Is it a game they play to see who can park nearest the school?

    Merlin, our estate is a large oval, the rule of thumb seems to be if they can't turn round at the top safely, they will race round to get back to the top as soon as possible, it's not just school times which are the problem it's weekends (when kids are playing out) and nights, though now it's the darker nights the kids aren't playing out, but that's beside the point. There is a large green in the centre which has bushes planted round it where kids play that old favourite 'Let's cross the road without looking', only a matter of time before there is an accident. I'm starting to record repeat offenders number plates, for the record the parents tend to be ok.

  4. The pupils from West End had a letter from Northumbria Police advising of the situation and that it was being monitored, tbh I know parents have to drop their kids off and that isn't the problem, it's the inconsiderate 'blimps' and the park half on/half off the kerb brigade. Although I also know they are trying to keep their kids safe as well as trying to be considerate to drivers trying to get past so it's a catch 22 situation, but at the same time those of us walking on the path have trouble getting past when they leave their doors wide open and are standing chatting.

    I'm going to have a word with the police about the speeders/taxis/morons who seem to think we live on a race track, there's times they are in excess of 20mph which doesn't seem a lot but when there's parked cars and young kids about it's a lot.

  5. Dear All

    I`m pleased to be able to firm up details on our proposed meeting.

    It will be held in the Salvation Army Hall on Wednesday November 24th at 6.30pm.

    We would like to take this opportunity to relay the thoughts & plans we have for our project & of course recruit those interested in getting actively involved with us.

    Tea & coffee will be available. To enable us to guage needs for such could you please let me know if you might attend.

    PMs would be great to do this. It would be brilliant to talk to you.

    See you on the 24th.

    If I'm not working away that week, I'll come along mate, would really like to see this get off the ground, I know your passion for doing this is beyond reproach so fingers crossed things start moving

  6. Don't worry once NCC get a sniff of money they'll come calling, they'll want an in or bring in cooncil legislation to get some of your money, so be on your guard. But I shouldn't worry too much, your billionaire will have bigger and better lawyers than them!

    UP Bedlington Terriers, UP Bedlington and when the rest come calling we tell them to SOD off! Well only if they don't want to invest in Bedlington :whistle:

    Not being a footy fan in anyway but am glad for one reason or another someone is wanting to invest in our little lost town, maybe this may bring the much needed infrastructure for future jobs and the much asked for leisure centre etc. Sick of Ashington, Morpeth and Blyth gettin all the attention about time the capital of Bedlingtonshire had it's 15 minutes of fame

  7. Aye... I had a cheeky look through the window and they have absolutely gutted the place. Most of the walls are back to bare brick as you say toffo.

    All praise to J D Wetherspoons for saving the place from the same fate as Elliot's Garage - an eternity of decay and stupid debates with the coonsel over whether or not redeveloment will ruin the view of the street!!

    I for one will be rewarding Wetherspoons with my regular custom. Although I do suspect that I will be weighing in at around 25st by summer 2011 as a result!!

    Saw some workmen in front of Elliott's garage the other day, doors were open and all the roof insulation was all over the floor, dunno what they were doing but had some sort of drilling/inspection equipment in the old forecourt, maybe surveying for possible petrol station ??

  8. Yes it certainly was a Vulcan, the only one flying in the world and kept going through public subscriptions. On the same day, a Spitfire was also seen flying North, presumably to the same air show.

    Also with the Great North Run being on, the Red Arrows did a few flyovers of Bedlington and Blyth which I've never seen them do before.

  9. Its not just the parking thats an issue it's like a game of chicken to cross the roads with young kids around the whole school area

    On this particular note, it amazes me how many mothers try and cross either side of the barriers instead of using the crossing, I saw a mother today with 3 kids doing the usual 'if I put the nose of the pushchair far enough into the path of traffic then they'll stop' outside West End gates', I looked at her and shook my head in disbelief. I can't believe some people are so reckless and stupid to risk their kids and their own lives for the sake of not wanting to 'cause a fuss' and stop traffic. And on the parking issue, I live near West End and it is like dodgems trying to get past cars with approx 80% of the car on the path with their doors flung open.

    Another area which suffers is near Whitley Memorial, I lived in Eden Court and was constantly plagued with inconsiderate drivers blocking my drive as I needed to leave for work myself, even challenging one of them resulted in 'I'll just be a minute'. So after that I used to stand with a camera pretending to take photo's of number plates which would then be taken as evidence blocking access to a private driveway, when they started complaining they were offered the helpful advice of not parking there in future, and if they did then they could expect their car to not be there when they got back as I was going to hire a HIAB to lift cars which were blocking not just mine but other drives as well. The school knew about the problem but were powerless to do anything, but not long after the yellow lines were painted, and harmony was restored :)

  10. If you get a call from someone claiming to be from Microsoft saying they need to take control of your PC, ...

    Just had the pleasure of talking to them, started off nice enough till he launched into the !*!@# he was hoping I'd take in. Saying they were getting reports from my computer about infections, so asked him what was my computers name, ip address, etc he couldn't answer as he was then deviated from his script. Then I was asked what anti virus I used, told him that was none of his business, again he was stumped. So then I launched my offensive telling him I knew of his companies scam trying to frighten people into handing over confidential information and credit card details, I was going to trap him into thinking he was going to get my ip address, then really have some fun but he hung up. Sadly didn't have the counterscript to hand :(

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  11. If you get a call from someone claiming to be from Microsoft saying they need to take control of your PC, hang up immediately. They will be calling from 012127773019, and claim to be working in association with Microsoft to clear viruses from infected machines, please see

    http://whocallsme.co...px/012127773019 for more info. And obviously don't give them any identifiable information, or if you want a little fun, follow the attached script. I missed a call from them but always do 1471 then check http://whocallsme.com to see if it's a scam. He may say he is calling from a company called iGlobal if pushed

    Hope this helps

    Telemarketing Counterscript.pdf

  12. They worse!

    I wasn't complaining about the price, i was complaining about the £250 hike since last year, even though i now have more no-claims! how can they justify that?

    Same happened to me as well, despite being with them for over 5 years, they just hiked up the premium, for a smaller car and less powerful. Were going to put payments up to £60 a month for 1.6 Astra as opposed to £35 for when I had a 1.8 Zafira. When challenged they just said it's the way the market is. They were stunned when I said I didn't want to continue and had found cheaper, they asked 'How can they do that ?', told them 'It's the way the market is' :dribble:

  13. its a bit much moaning over a 1p laugh.gif

    I used to work for a well known mobile telecoms giant, and the amount of angry people called up kicking off over a 1p charge was laughable, the ironic thing was most would be calling from their landline to a mobile number !! (Can't remember what the charge was for now, something like delivery a delivery report)

  14. We have set up a Save Bedlington Facebook group as we are sick of Bedlington having nothing - no shops, nowhere for the kids to go etc..Pubs, banks, building societies - all deserting Bedlington. It's going to become a ghost town if we don't do something about it. We have a lovely community. A safe place to live. We deserve facilities to meet our needs.

    All that money spent on the Market Place and for what? It's surrounded by empty buildings for a start.The Market being on there isn't happening (well, let's face it, no stalls come anyway)...and what's happening with Tesco's? Is it still going to expand?

    When the Christmas light's were switched on, what a turn-out! The community got together and had a great time(probably as it's been the only event to happen, but never mind).The teens had a good night listening to the school's bands (and I think live bands should be a regular thing!). There was no trouble. It just proved how Bedlington has great community spirit!

    Lots of people have opinions on why they are unhappy about Bedlington, what they want for Bedlington etc.. That's why we need to get together and make sure our voices are heard.If you care about Bedlington, please support us. Either join our Facebook group and leave your comments/opinions/ideas etc.., or have your say by e-mailing us at savebedlington@hotmail.co.uk.We can't make our MP's/councillors/council listen unless we bombard them with our opinions! THANKS

    Having had a read through of arguments for and against, I am in complete agreement with you, we need to get Bedlington a source of community spirit and sense of direction. There are too many empty buildings maybe awaiting the consumption by a conglomerate to swallow the town on the name of providing jobs, but are these jobs what the townsfolk want ?? or is the said corporation wanting to swamp the region with it's own brand products ?? In the name of fairness I am pleased to see a major name come in and promise much needed jobs but at the cost of localised business acumen and indivualism ? We have already seen the banks and building societies metaphorically stick up their hands and leave, only HSBC and TSB left, how long till they ride the last stagecoach out of town ??

    Pubs are changing hands faster than hooky tobacco and spirits with constant changing of hands.At the suggestion of an internet based cafe idea, I myself mooted the idea then I realised, how many of you are reading this from home on a 'free' broadband connection as part of your telephone package or mobile deal supping coffe bought from the major player in the central market place ?? Would have to sell a lot of coffee to break even...

    Please excuse any nonsense, as Mr Smirnoff has taken over my fingers and brain :)

  15. Should they drive faster? faster than the speed they are comfortable driving at! I say be more patient and arrive in one piece.Courtesy and lane discipline (there is neither here!)

    Hi Vic, I'm not saying I sit in their boot and flash me lights, but they are the inconsiderate ones driving in the middle of the road, not checking mirrors etc, I appreciate that older people have slower reaction times and I respect that, but it does infuriate when you can't get past. I'm not saying they should drive faster, and yes they should drive at a comfortable speed but when they are causing a hazard is it time they stopped ??? :unsure:

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