bridge too far

The irony of them using charitable money to prop up their cesspit doesn't surprise me at all. They've done it before, after all

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-27113732

Some people saying he can't be sacked until the New York stock exchange opens later!

West Stand because I'd like to be a hero (oh and fly a plane)

Aah I see:blush: I thought it was a message from them to us. In that case - money well spent

The money spent on that could have been used to repay charities / small businesses that suffered under previous regimes etc. etc. - you get my drift

Probably the HNW's intentions all along - to get the Tesco money!

Well naturally she has a mind of her own but, given her upbringing, I have no doubt she'll be true to her left wing roots

She's doing Economics at Kent and, last summer, had a paid internship for a major bank in the city. If she gets her predicted 2.1 they have a permanent job for her.

My (step) granddaughter has just started her self-imposed isolation for 3 weeks of revision. She has landed a fantastic job IF she gets a 2.1. She's job hunting if she doesn't. Fingers crossed for her!

I don't think there should be any faith schools at all in this country.

Thanks Lord T

I'm sure you've looked for yourself but, if you haven't, this might help http://www.shoulder-and-bone.co.uk/procedures_shoulder_acromioclavicular_joint_resection.htm

Cheers everyone. I'll pass this info on but I'm inclined towards Bedford Place because of choice of eating potential and then taxi to the ground. Is it easy to pick up a taxi outside the ground after the match?

My son is bringing me to the match tomorrow. He usually comes down by train but we'll be driving down tomorrow. I can't walk very far ATM (following accident / knee surgery). I'd be really grateful if you could give me an idea of where we can park that isn't too far for me to walk. We'll want to grab a bite before we get into the ground and we don't mind a REASONABLE taxi fare (2 adults, 1 child). Way back when we used to park Woolston side of the bridge but I wouldn't be able manage to walk that far for sure. Any sensible suggestions gratefully received. xx

But not so much of it because they waited until the rate dropped

Me too! Being taken there by my son and grandson as a Mothers' Day present

The cruciate IS a ligament.

They can read them?

This is what we'd be wanting in our children in their later years isn't it? I heard someone on TV yesterday saying that we're good at innovation and invention and the Chinese are good at copying. A bit of a generalisation, I know, but I hate the concentration on levels and grades. I'd rather children and young adults thought for themselves - our country has always been ahead of the game in invention and long may it continue. Speaking the 12 times table by rote doesn't encourage innovation.

I don't entirely agree wih you Bob. Of course parents should teach the basic skills of life but nursery is great at reinforcing these. My youngest grandchildren (each 18 months old) learned to feed themselves from about a year old and sing many number and letter songs and games - learned at nursery. Toilet training comes about further down the line. I'm sure most parents DO teach these skills but if one or other or both have to be away from their little ones during the day because they have to work then it's good nurseries (and grandmothers ) can help out. I don't think your last sentence is valid. The 'kids' of today bringing up kids are your kids and mine. Mine are doing a fine job and I'm sure yours are too.

.I'm in agreement with Trousers :shock: They're little for such a short time and nursery / pre-school should be about playing, socialising, having fun. It'd be awful if we went down the Asian hot-housing route. Having said that, my SiL who is primary teacher, says some children start school still in nappies and unable to feed themselves. These are the skills pre-school are and should be 'teaching' maybe? And the irony of the government wanting this whilst cutting Sure Start funding doesn't escape me

I'd be very interested to read about his policies for health, education, social services, police, armed forces etc etc etc He's a one trick pony

Boring and predictable so I'm watching Chelsea