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dannyboy
Posted on: Jun 19 2019, 10:21 AM


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QUOTE (newres @ Jun 16 2019, 06:29 PM) *
Are there any ex members on here? If so who were you?



same.
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Posted on: Jun 7 2019, 01:13 PM


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and they kept referring to the "USAF" which wasn't formed until 26th of July 1947, 3 years after D-Day.


Reminds me of Raiders of the Lost Ark which is set in 1936. The German soldiers are dressed as Afrika Korps - which didn't exist until 1941. Totally ruined the film.
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Posted on: Mar 18 2019, 01:53 PM


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QUOTE (TallDarkAndHandsome @ Mar 15 2019, 07:12 PM) *
Why do you need to 'live stream anyway"
And used for nefarious purposes like this its just evil.

You are giving all extremists live footage to the world of the atrocities they commit. Shut it down.




Oh the Irony...what was it you were saying about '1984' on the speed limiter thread?
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Posted on: Nov 20 2018, 04:13 PM


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QUOTE (Strafin @ Nov 19 2018, 08:58 AM) *
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I've changed my mind on the whole 2nd referendum thing. We shouldn't have one now, it's too late it's done.

Brexit is stupid, and already has caused so much discourse and hardship, and will continue to do so. There is nothing socially to be gained now, we are divided and the baby boomers have again messed everything up for everyone else. But we have let them, and so there is only one way forward. Get behind the worst prime minister we've had for years and get behind what is widely considered to be a terrible deal for everyone.

The only thing we have is damage limitation and a nod to trying to save a bit of the economy, only stability and certainty will encourage business to settle down and start to invest again. So that's what we need to do.

Maybe a general election after a leadership contest in the summer. Let the Mp's do it on their own time.



I do hope we get the full Hard Brexit.
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Posted on: Jul 5 2018, 08:53 PM


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QUOTE (TallDarkAndHandsome @ Jul 5 2018, 08:03 PM) *
You are talking about refugees. Thats a whole different kettle of fish. Most of the migrants are economic and not from war torn countries. But if they are young and brown or black a lot or people "choose" to see them as refugees. And it doesn't answer my question. Where are they supposed to live if the people that want this type of immigration dont actually want to help with accomodation. Perhaps we should have a "voluntary" income tax so that those that want to help can?



It doesn't matter what people 'choose' to see them as - the Govt is pretty strict & most immigrants are sent back. The lad we gave a roof to, once he passed his '18th' Birthday was on the first plane back to Kabul.

If a person can prove they will be in danger if sent back, they are granted refugee status. Danger is not simply living in a war torn country.
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Posted on: Jun 30 2018, 02:54 PM


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QUOTE (x2lls @ Jun 30 2018, 01:55 AM) *
Which implies you don't consider the quality, simply from where it doth ferment.
That's a great example of doing us down.



Have you tasted English wine?
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Posted on: Jun 30 2018, 02:53 PM


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QUOTE (TallDarkAndHandsome @ Jun 29 2018, 07:59 PM) *
Good for you...How did that come about?



We were asked if we'd house the lad after he was beaten up in Reading on more than one occasion. Social services thought Newbury would be better for him.
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Posted on: Jun 29 2018, 06:38 PM


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QUOTE (TallDarkAndHandsome @ Jun 29 2018, 07:19 PM) *
And every liberal wants open borders as long as they dont have to put immigrants up in there own homes. Talk the talk. Walk the walk.



We had an Afghan refugee stay with us for 5 months. Nice lad.
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Posted on: Jun 29 2018, 02:44 PM


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QUOTE (On the edge @ Jun 29 2018, 12:23 PM) *
Yes, that's the sort of trouble you get into when mainstream politicians start trading misinformation and fake data. It means people with other agendas can manipulate the situation for their own ends. Happens all round. For instance Nigel Farage publicity about funding NHS condemned by the Chancellor only to be adopted 'now the time is right' as official policy!

I've just been talking to people in the UKs rust belt in the Midlands. Looking forward to a return of manufacture, foodstuffs drinks et all in the UK, rather than being tanked from Holland or France. When asked who is going to work the factories as we haven't got enough labour, there was a simple answer. The secret is in the word controlled, the door isn't simply wide open, you just have to knock.

Certainly makes you think. Why aren't the bosses twittering about Brexit starting to think of investing in the UK for once?



Personally I prefer French wine...Cote Du Walsall & Pays de Kidderminster? No thanks...
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Posted on: Jun 29 2018, 02:42 PM


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QUOTE (TallDarkAndHandsome @ Jun 29 2018, 03:19 PM) *
Not all traders biggest matket is the EU. The way you bang on anyone would think we export to them more than we import. Its a two way street. I dont think German car manufactuters are going to be keen on punishing us. You really are Mr project fear. Anyways we are out. No turning back. 👍☀😂🍻🍺🍸



85% of cars made in the UK go abroad. When that stops the Germans will be busy taking up the slack.
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Posted on: Jun 29 2018, 09:47 AM


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QUOTE (On the edge @ Jun 28 2018, 07:10 PM) *
We've always had workers from overseas, even before we joined the EU. Don't think very many thought we'd not need overseasj workers when we come out. That flys in the face of past history. For instance, an MP called Powell I think, arranged for large numbers to come to help run our Health service back in the 60s.



which makes TDH's comment about immigration being the main reason people voted to leave all the more ironic.
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Posted on: Jun 28 2018, 04:52 PM


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QUOTE (TallDarkAndHandsome @ Jun 27 2018, 07:32 PM) *
People voted in general on a sovereignty and anti immigration ticket.



UK sovereignty was never under threat from the EU & the UK will, post Brexit, still need workers from overseas who will come here & work. Trebles all round.
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Posted on: Jun 6 2018, 04:07 PM


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QUOTE (Strafin @ Jun 6 2018, 03:28 PM) *
I havent read a lot of posts on here but at the point Tommy Robinson was arrested, the defendants hadn't been charged. Therefore they are not rapists, groomers or anything else, they are citizens just like the rest of us. That is the very crux of the issue really, because that seperates Robinson from other journalists and sums up why he isn't just doing the same as the others.



exactly.
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Posted on: Jun 1 2018, 12:45 PM


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QUOTE (Andy Capp @ May 31 2018, 10:32 PM) *
Just like the glory days of the middle ages!



Sharia Law Now!!
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Posted on: Feb 9 2018, 02:10 PM


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QUOTE (je suis Charlie @ Feb 9 2018, 01:43 PM) *
Anyone been? If so, where and what was it like?



the wise head to the Drôme...
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Posted on: Jan 17 2018, 06:40 PM


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QUOTE (On the edge @ Jan 16 2018, 10:40 AM) *
Probably to early to see, but Carillion's collapse can't bode well for our cash strapped council or indeed the electrification deadlines.



Plenty more to come.
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Posted on: Dec 19 2017, 09:51 AM


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QUOTE (TallDarkAndHandsome @ Dec 16 2017, 08:44 PM) *
Thats where it started last time

Though I do think that as far right now seems to mean control of borders and anti mass immigration it seems that its more middle to me. But the parameters of what is far right seem to have changed. A lot.



Ancient news. Austria has been voting in the far right for decades.
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Posted on: Dec 8 2017, 01:09 PM


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QUOTE (newres @ Dec 7 2017, 05:29 PM) *
Does anyone actually watch tv live anymore? I can’t remember the last time I did. It’s all on catchup or Netflix. Perhaps Blake would be happier if on St Gabriel’s and Horris Hill were covered and St Joe’s can “go whistle”.


yes.
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Posted on: Dec 4 2017, 11:22 AM


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QUOTE (Blake @ Dec 3 2017, 02:24 PM) *
I see this week's Newbury Weekly news had more junk to burden West Berkshire's recycling services; pages of garbage on what children want for Christmas...and this is news because?

What a complete waste of time. If I buy a newspaper, I expect it to print news, not whimsical tut.

GET IT RIGHT NWN.

You must be aware that local newspapers are closing in their droves. With the publication of this sort of material, I'm not surprised.



The bit you are referring to was a self contained section which you could easily have removed without affecting the rest of the paper.


I suspect that this free, addition to the NWN resulted in more copies being sold.

Bah Humbug.
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Posted on: Nov 24 2017, 10:09 AM


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QUOTE (je suis Charlie @ Nov 23 2017, 10:39 PM) *
But we don't know what was written though. People find the strangest things to get upset about, point in question, headteachers have been told not to call female pupils 'girls' or 'ladies' as it might cause anxiety. Seriously?



Oh, the irony.
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Posted on: Nov 23 2017, 04:01 PM


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QUOTE (Jay Sands @ Nov 23 2017, 02:56 PM) *



err, no it isn't.
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Posted on: Nov 17 2017, 12:33 PM


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QUOTE (On the edge @ Nov 17 2017, 12:01 PM) *
What happens if no one is willing to buy it and run it as a pub, even with a substantial reduction in price? If we are really honest, selling a few beers even with half a dozen dinners 7 days a week isn't going to be that profitable, even if you exclude the cost of the property.



Two options

- locals buy it & run it as a community pub.
- apply for change of use

I suspect it for sale as the owners have retired from the pub business.
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Posted on: Nov 17 2017, 10:30 AM


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QUOTE (blackdog @ Nov 16 2017, 11:04 PM) *
Therein lies the problem - worth £430k as a pub, much more as a private house.

Still - The Castle at Donnington has re-opened.



As it is offered at 'only' £430K I suspect that it can only be a pub.

Those nice people from the Red House at Marsh Benham behind the Castle revival IIRC.
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Posted on: Nov 16 2017, 06:43 PM


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QUOTE (gel @ Nov 16 2017, 03:33 PM) *
Anther one gone:

Just seen via Twitter (don't recall NWN mentioning) that the Winterbourne Arms Pub/Restaurant,
closed in October.
New owner intends to demolish for yet more housing sad.gif

It has been shut for a lot longer than that. Still, it is up for sale, as a pub. £430,000 guide price.
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Posted on: Nov 15 2017, 10:17 AM


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QUOTE (Andy Capp @ Nov 14 2017, 08:21 PM) *
The pub’s still there, you just have to find the best app.



Open day at the Winterbourne Arms today. £430,000 guide price & you too can have your own pub.
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