bridge too far

Shocking, in fact!

I wonder why the French and Germans don't seem to have the same issues with sovereignty that we do? That's not a rhetorical question - it's just that they're as proud of their history and culture as we are and yet don't see membership of the EU as a threat to that.

I have to take issue with you on this element. In this document, published by the Home Office, on page 13 http://eprints.ucl.ac.uk/14332/1/14332.pdf it is quite clearly stated that with recently admitted member states we CAN have a say on who, from those states, can be allowed to work in our country. In a nutshell we can apply national measures if the state of the workforce demands it. (The exception to this is for workers from Cyprus and Malta - understandable given their historic connections with the UK).

Yes. As you approach Llangollen, there is a footpath on the right hand side (also shown in the photo).

No, from what I remember, they don't have to prioritise EU goods because there are also other trading agreements - GATT and WTO for example. It's been more than 10 years since I was involved in procurement and things may well have changed. I would imagine that buying goods from an importer would be more expensive than buying directly from a manufacturer. And remember, it's not JUST price. Things like quality and added value such as training, service etc. come into the equation when offers are being evaluated. However, being in the EU does bring competitive advantages without doubt.

But that's mainly for trading by non-governmental / quasi governmental business. If, say, an NHS Trust, wanted lots of televisions, it would have to advertise in the EU for the goods. Non governmental businesses can do what the hell they like.

And scary barging across too in what is, essentially, a tin bath!

I think, but don't know for sure, that we'd lose quite a lot of our exporting business. We win a lot of business ATM because we have to compete on a level playing field. In the same way as it should have been argued that localism should have featured in the award of the Bombadier contract, EU member states could argue that, for example, we wouldn't be able to compete if our employee rights were not the same as others who were IN the EU.

The canal is worth a look

But, at the end of the day, they made more profit!

Far be it for me to defend Dave, but the Coalition agreement included a clause saying that there would be a Referendum IF the constitution of the EU changed. It hasn't. Within our own consititution, according to William Vague, there isn't the instrument for a referendum just because a number of people have signed a petition.

To save you the effort: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bodging

Looks like a typical Windsor chair churned out by the thousands in the High Wycombe area by bodgers (look up the definition - it's not as bad as it sounds).

Sorry - I should read the OP shouldn't I

This isn't something I've ever experienced TBH. I suppose you can get a gut feeling about whether or not they're really keen on you. If it seems they are, then I guess I'd pitch it somewhere in the middle (too low looks like desperation and too high looks like arrogance ) But I'd probably also indicate that I would be happy to negotiate. At the end of the day you have to ask yourself a) how much do you want the job and b) is £18K better than £0K. Good luck though!

When I was interviewed for my last job, the actual salary wasn't discussed. I was way over-qualified, but was looking to 'slow down' prior to retirement (and only looking for part-time work). I knew what the salary range was, because it was with the NHS and the range is always advertised. When they phoned me to offer me the job, THEY decided they would appoint me at the top of the scale because of my previous senior position. But that meant I had nowhere further to go on that pay-scale unless I was promoted (and that was unlikely, given that I wasn't looking for a 'career' any more and would be retiring sooner rather than later). So my point is this. Let them offer you the job first (don't discuss the salary at interview) and then see what they're offering you. A few years ago, when interviewing people for a job in my office, I offered the job to a very suitable candidate. But she'd come from the private sector and wanted more money than we were allowed to offer. So we had to turn her down.

Talking about pubs in Swaythling - what ever became of the Masons? Spent my 21st birthday there

He has died http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/motogp/15420069.stm

I once had a manager who would get into the office at 7am and stay there until about 11pm. She would then go home at 11 and work at home until 2 next morning. Four hours' sleep and she'd be back in the office! And she had two youngish children. She had a breakdown and, as a result of this, everyone else on the team had to work extra hours to make up the shortfall. Quantity doesn't mean quality necessarily.

1. What does your Contract of Employment say? 2. If the additional hours mean you will be working more than 48 hours a week, have you opted out of the Working Hours Directive? 3. If you work the additional hours, beyond what your Contract states, will you get paid overtime or TOIL?

Better to have a bold (sic) chap than a wimp, don't you think?

Well there were no clues in the original thread title, so I can see why! No harm in raising awareness twice though

http://www.saintsweb.co.uk/showthread.php?33212-The-downside-of-economic-boom...

Uh oh! Peppa Pig eh? My 2 year old grandson is absolutely fixated on PP! And Dora the Explorer too. What are your views on the 'Spanish' content - confusing for a toddler or a good idea? He can count to 5 in Spanish and says 'fantastico' lol.

Indeed, that point is made in the text below the clip.