OneGuyFromBarlick

Remember Dr Chris Smith the Cambridge virologist from the Covid days? I do, especially since his wife is a GP at my local practice. I thought he spoke a lot of sense then, and still does now. This is worth watching to restore a bit of reality to the situation. It's not "an unprecedented wave of...

Mr Farage has has a torrid time these last few days. They must be terrified of him - given the effort that has been put in to trash him in the last few days. Calm down - the election is a long time off, and much can change in the interim. Meanwhile Inspector Hobson (Jonathon Hinder the Pendle Labour...

This came to my attention recently. I recorded it as a clever piece of satire about three years ago. Many current interviews are not satire, but sound much the same. Sue Gray got her Life Peerage, but fell out of favour, and got the elbow. Remains a Baronness though for the rest of her life. https:/...

Footage of the incident appears to show one demonstrator removing the large foil tray of apple crumble from a bag and slamming it against the glass. Meanwhile, another pours a tub of bright yellow custard on the front of the case." Some tricky questions here, in the face of this beautifully Br...

Whisper it - but I'm getting a bit bored wuith the snooker from York. The presenters' questions are getting to Olympian levels of banality, and the pundits are showing signs of fatigue. None of them needs the money - so why not stay at home? O'Sullivan has gone - and I couldn't name any of the Chine...

I had never heard of Acorn The Union until tonight. They were involved in a protest at a Bradford Council meeting. Link If their figures are correct then I have some sympathy for their cause. ACORN claims it has obtained Freedom of Information data showing that Bradford Council instructed bailiffs t...

FT - Government criticised for delaying four mayoral elections in England Opposition accuses Labour of postponing votes because of its poor showing in polls Mark Twain (or whoever first said this) is proved to be right. ' If Voting Made a Difference, They Wouldn't Let Us Do It Tripps on many occasio...

I don't bet very much at all, but take an interest in such things.

“I long ago came to the conclusion that all life is 6 to 5 against.” -- Damon Runyon

I don't like decimal odds much - I'd say nearer to six to four. or 'half arm' as they say in the business.

Stanley wrote: ↑03 Dec 2025, 02:00 what seemed to be an illustrated serial about life in a forest community?

Is it this ? Life in Vietnam

Now for something completely different. . . . The rhythm and Irish patter of the auctioneer are hypnotic. I've been to these sales - at Tattersalls - Park Paddocks in Newmarket. Free to park, and you can just walk in and take a seat. Nice aftenoon out. They'll even supply you with a catalogue. This ...

The "greatest English living playwright" (until yesterday) - Tom Stoppard has died. I knew little of him but have just watched Rosencrantz and Guldenstern are dead to see what all the fuss was about. It is said to be a comedy, but I didn't laugh - in fact I had not the first clue what it w...

All meters read - and done in full sunshine. Same number of units used as last November. and the direct debit has been reduced, without prompting, by nearly £20 due to iron self discipline during the Autumn.

Once upon a time a little man came to your house and emptied the coins from the gas meter, calculated your rebate, gave it to you and went about his business. Another little man came to read your electric meter every now and then . You got a bill through the post, and paid it in cash at the church h...

Looks like you swung it :smile: . Comfortable win for Ms Hartley. I look forward to seeing how she performs in the Council. Poor result from Labour. They will not be looking forward to next May on that showing. Barnoldswick, Pendle Borough Council LDm: 1,008 (59.8%) +1.5% Ref: 441 (26.2%) New Con: 1...

You're looking in the wrong places. There's plenty about.

Hint - don't just look at the BBC.

Actually a search reveals that it was mentioned on here, back in 2019. The ability to bloviate seems to be a pre-requisite for politicians. :smile: PS Here is a timely and perfect example of the Chancellor who has introduced a policy, but does not have the slightest idea how it will be implemented. ...

Whilst searching for something else entirely I came across these recordings from 2020. Goodness knows how they got where they are today - and I'm not even sure where that is. :smile: One is my email to Oldham Community Radio which they kindly read out in full and thanked me for. The other is from a ...

The man who shot two members of the National Guard in Washington DC.
Shooting

Strange - first the victims were described as "critically injured" then it was reported that they had died - then overnight it changed again, and once agarin they are "critically injured"

Puzzling.

Stanley wrote: ↑27 Nov 2025, 10:52 I have had a short walk to vote in our local council by-election.

"Bryony Hartley (mum of three) is the niece of former Mayor of Pendle, the late Ken Hartley."

Good pedigree.

Almost poetic that the leak will be investigated by the OBR Oversight Board.

As in the Board has 'oversight' of OBR activities, or there was an 'oversight' when it was published early.

I've been meaning to visit Betty Boothroyds grave at Thriplow for a while - today might be a good opportunity. to check for any evidence of 'turning'. :smile: Well I've been - it was totally quiet and peaceful. Not a soul; and not a sound. inside or outside the church - St George's, Thriplow. Quite...

I stand corrected - and you have just qualified for exemption from all further memory tests. Very impressive.

It must have been quite a sight.

11.55 am According to Sky News - A document from the OBR has been published in full, and in error, and it effectively contains the entire budget measures !!! Can it have been accidental or is it just completing a long list of 'leaks' this year? MP's are referring to the budget measures in PMQ's whic...

I'm at the dentist next week. I've already had an email inviting me to add a hygeinist session to the appointment. That will be £80 please. Thanks but "no thanks" Now today I have a 'gentle invitation' to fill in my medical history online to save me the bother of updating my record when I ...

Stanley wrote: ↑25 Nov 2025, 02:22 thought we had this on the site somewhere. Ryley describes new boilers being brought into Barlick using teams of horses.
Re: Introduction

I;ve had a good look throuigh the book, but failed to find anything about boiler shifting.
I saw this though - last performed in 1922.