Yesterday, Saturday 24th July, was a day of celebration, for a number of reasons...
On the last day of the month brother John will be 50 years old.
Two weeks ago Mark's Girlfriend Eleanor graduated from Manchester with a 2.1 degree after missing a 1st by just 2% (coming 2nd in her year course).
Earlier in the year Andrew passed the final modules to become a BMW senior technician.
And earlier in the week, on Monday we watched Mark graduate from Nottingham University in Mathematics with Statistics, so he is now a BSc (hons).
Our day of celebration saw us throwing the garden and house over to a barbeque and party for friends and family. By all accounts it went down well with all those named above in attendance to share their success.
Sunday, 25 July 2010
Graduation Day
Monday 19th of July 2010 was Mark's Graduation Day so to see the family photos click to see the Slideshow
Safety Cameras are go!
Derby City Council announced late last weel that 3 of the 19 "safety camers" will be removed immediately after an initial reveiw (following the government's annoncement that there would be no further funding of the partnerships) revealed that the number of accidents at the scene of these cameras had increased sive they were installed and that the revenue they raised did not cover the cost of the accidents at thise locations. The press release went on to add that the future of the remaining 16 safety cameras was under reveiew and that where cameras are removed electronic speed warning signs will be put up in their place.
Sunday, 18 July 2010
Burkhas vs Hoodies
France is taking the steps towards banning the Burkha and the British Immigration Minister says that Parliament won't be banning the wearing of the Burkha in public - defining Britain as a "broad minded society".
So then - on what basis do they ban the wearing of hoodies by the youth of Britain? And the wearing of motorcycle crash helmets in shops and places away from the motorcycle.
How, does the government reconcile their policy against terrorism with allowing muslim women to fully cover their faces (and frequently their whole bodies) in featureless black cloths?
I know and work with many from the Asian community. I don't force my Christian views on them and they don't force their religious views on me. Relion is not part of the workplace, but now the government is making it clear that it does have a place there as muslims will now be completely free to turn up at work fully covered.
Putting a totally different slant on the government's statement - if being British means that we are a "broad minded society" and "more tollerant" then how come there is intollerance of the BNP and speeding? Seems to me this government has opened mouth and spoken before engaging brain and thinking things through.
So then - on what basis do they ban the wearing of hoodies by the youth of Britain? And the wearing of motorcycle crash helmets in shops and places away from the motorcycle.
How, does the government reconcile their policy against terrorism with allowing muslim women to fully cover their faces (and frequently their whole bodies) in featureless black cloths?
I know and work with many from the Asian community. I don't force my Christian views on them and they don't force their religious views on me. Relion is not part of the workplace, but now the government is making it clear that it does have a place there as muslims will now be completely free to turn up at work fully covered.
Putting a totally different slant on the government's statement - if being British means that we are a "broad minded society" and "more tollerant" then how come there is intollerance of the BNP and speeding? Seems to me this government has opened mouth and spoken before engaging brain and thinking things through.
Monday, 12 July 2010
Bike 76
Were you a member of Bike 76 in Colchester back in the late 1970's & early 80's? If so - get in touch either via this blog, my website or SMS to my mobile phone...
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Why?
Because Duncan McClean is looking to do a reunion in early 2012 to mark 35 years of the founding of Bike 76, Colchester branch.
And if anybody knows the whereabouts of Dave Syrett (formerly employed at Britvic in Chelmsford) please put us in touch.
zero seven nine six seven four nine zero eight double four
Why?
Because Duncan McClean is looking to do a reunion in early 2012 to mark 35 years of the founding of Bike 76, Colchester branch.
And if anybody knows the whereabouts of Dave Syrett (formerly employed at Britvic in Chelmsford) please put us in touch.
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