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Yes Minister
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Or in this case, "Yes Shadow Minister". Just wanted to recognise on this board that one of our regular members - Topemp - has been appointed Shadow Minister for Apprenticeships and Lifelong Learning as part Kier Starmers new Labour opposition team. Congratulations Toby. Thoroughly deserved.
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Sean Connery
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Truly sad to report that the best James Bond that ever was, has passed away today at the age of 90. RIP Sir Sean Connery.
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Indyref2 inevitable
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After the disgraceful behaviour of the Tories this week in Westminster and the bufoonery of Mundell and others in Scotland, it appears indyref2 will be coming sooner rather than later. Coupled with the disaster of broken promises and the Brexit carry on where over 60% of Scots voted to remain, and th...
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the unread updates aren't being shown in bold any more - is this happening with everyone or just me?
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Good Deed Backfires
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https://twitter.com/KateEMcCann/status/1309512058535280641
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How have you coped with lockdown?
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This is partly a little bit of personal bragging but also a genuine question. Before lockdown, around xmas, I invested in a running machine at home. Did it on and off, but first week of lockdown I found myself boozing too much so decided to really make an effort. In 5 foot 8 or 9, 173cm ish, and weighed...
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Kobe Bryant
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What tragic news this evening that basketball legend Kobe Bryant has been killed in a helicopter crash. He was an inspiration to so many people both within the world of basketball an beyond. He was just 41 years old and leaves a wife and 4 children. Let's not forget too that sadly 4 other people were...
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Anyone up for a gently, meandering word game?
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Another little distraction for anyone in need of one, feel free to contribute. The game is adapted from John Finnemore's original in the Zurich episode of his Radio Comedy, 'Cabin Pressure'. It's called: People who should have been arch-enemies Hopefully the few examples from the show will make it...
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IoS 13.5.1 - wifi issues
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This may seem a strange question. My wife and daughter both have iphones and my wife has an iPad. They recently took the oos upgrade that was forced on them by Apple to 13.5.1 Since then , the past few days, none of these devices will work properly using wifi, specifically on the internet. Links wont cl...
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Government Spending
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The corona virus has changed so many things in this world and in my opinion will continue to do so for months, if not years. This government has decided that to protect people and the way our society functions, it is necessary to increase borrowing to unprecedented levels with figures of 250 billion be...
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Bad 'Dad Joke' type jokes - content warning: Puns
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Hello, Whilst we have no tennis, and plenty to be concerned about, I am going to post a bad joke every day. Worst case scenario, you will have something else other than the current ubiquitous suspects, at which to channel your anger and frustrations. Best case scenario, perhaps at least one other pers...
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What book are you currently reading ?
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What book[s] are you currently reading ? What are they about and how would you rate them ?
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tear Fund Mean bean challenge - request for sponsorhip (ie optional reading!)
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https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/miriamsmeanbeanchallenge860
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Holiday chaos
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Anyone had any fun trying to put any claims in with airlines? Our outbound departure was cancelled by easyJet 24hrs in advance of Storm Dennis. We couldn't get on an alternative flight and couldn't get through to easy jet as they cancelled hundreds of flights and their call centre was inundated. Luck...
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Caroline Flack
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I wanted to say how terribly sad this news was today. Whatever happened between her and her boyfriend, for it to end in her death is a terrible and unjust tragedy. The court system is merciless and pursues people and many would agree that is right. As someone who has been through it, I know how she reac...
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Well worth reading
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https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/stories-45821932
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General Election - who did you vote for ?
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Just out of interest now that we have all cast or not cast our votes. The more interesting and relevant re us as a group, the more that respond - anonymously of course unless you choose to say.
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How will you vote in 2019 General Election?
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About time we had a poll!
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Bravery Beyond Belief
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https://twitter.com/BBCBreakfast/status/1201441741418717185
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What's your favourite movie of all time ?
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Name your top 4:
For me:
[1] Pirates of the Caribbean
[2] Lord of the Rings
[3] Rush Hour
[4] The Mask of Zorro
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Tennis clubs in Northumberland
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Hi everyone, I am in the process of moving from North Lancashire where I play at a super club with 3 grass courts (yep, lucky me!!) and 2 all weather floodlit courts. I have to admit I am at the ladies 'veteran' age group and I play a lot in mixed dubs local leagues and my own club both singles and doubles. I se...
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Advice Needed
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Do we have any accountants among us who may be able to offer me some tax advice. Thanks in advance
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Floods
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As some of you may have seen, although I am not sure if it made the UK news, the Costa Blanca has suffered its worst storms for over 100 years in the last couple of days. There has been extensive flooding and sadly loss of life in the region as well. I am currently in Brazil, which makes matters worse in a way...
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Personal note
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So just to say, I have realised I have spent WAYYYYY too much time on here in recent weeks/months and to that extent my work has probably suffered and certainly I know I need to pull back. That isnt going to happen over Wimbledon and I plan to keep on my grass court wins lists through to the bitter end but, af...
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Reality TV Shows
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OK. So I am not really into the modern trend of Reality TV and Talent shows. Most of them make me cringe, at best. But whilst I have been over here in Brazil, I have got into X Factor USA, mainly because it is one of the only shows that is in English and subtitled rather than dubbed. The vast majority of the co...
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