October 2009 Archives

Last night on BBC TV, the oxygen of publicity was fully focused on bully boy Nick Griffin, the Leader of BNP. Here, was the show that Mark Thompson, was asked to defend his decision to allow such publicity, for this far right upstart. Without the usual supporting cast of heavies to create an atmosphere of fear, we all quickly realised that this Leader, had been persuaded that his role for the night, was to be the joker! Not realising that this mad ploy would only make matters worse, the silly man started to giggle, laugh and clap at every opportunity. Serious questions from very annoyed people were treated with joke answers. This golden opportunity to get converts was completely turned on its head. This display of childish nonsense, revealed the man for what he is, a shallow vacuous empty vessel without a sound idea in his head. So what of the BBC and Mark Thompson - were they right to put this man on show to the nation? Yes, Yes and Yes again. Thank you BBC - Who will be next in the hot seat?

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An extremely rare brown shrike was spotted on Staines Moor prompting thousands of birdwatchers to drop everything and flock to the beauty spot over the last ten days to catch a view of the small brown spectacle. Herald & News reporter Russell Butt donned his wellies and grabbed his binoculars to see what all the fuss was about.

There's not many things more frustrating than when your holiday plans go awry.
So imagine the surprise of one small, brown bird who should be heading from Siberia to South East Asia for the winter, but has found himself perched atop a hawthorn bush in Staines.

Imagine its further surprise to instantly achieve celebrity status on arrival, with more camera lenses being pointed at it than Kate Moss gets stumbling out of a Soho nightclub.

Runnymede Borough Council's Englefield Green Committee will discuss issues in the village when it meets on November 3.

The council committee which is dedicated to dealing with all matters the village meets in the Jurgen Centre, Harvest Road at 7pm.

Two new detached homes could be built following the demolition of a cottage on Ridgemead Road.

Mr S Smith has applied to Runnymede Council planners to build the two-storey homes to replace Fairhaven Cottage, situated at the rear of Fairhaven.

The application can be viewed via the planning portal at www.runnymede.gov.uk.

Isle of Man comedian Rob Heeney headlines this month's Comedy in the Green stand-up night.

The popular night of big laughs returns to the social club on Harvest Road on Tuesday, October 27 at 7.45pm.

The headline act will be supported by Tony Cowards, Kent Valentine and compere for the night, Ed Gamble.

Tickets cost £8 and are available by calling 01784 464132 or emailing keith_pullen@msn.com.

There is a licensed bar and the show will contain adult themes and strong language.

Taking a wild guess, the instant reply would be Rubbish! To investigate still further as to the reason why the MP is held in such low esteem, would bring forth a whole range of reasons. The whole nation, it seems, is fed up with MP's and their expenses fiddles. We are all disgusted and demand that they are punished. The dozy worm voter has turned. After years of putting up with behaviour unbecoming, the cry is enough is enough, on your bike!
The problem is, how do you replace a bad servant with a good one? The system in place now is very silly. It is mainly based on a few top party people, without any consultation with the public, pick a candidate who says he/she is in agreement with the thoughts ideals policies etc,of the selection committee. A vote is taken by the members of the Committee and, as long as the person is thought to be "sound" the successful candidate, is advised that they have been adopted to fight the seat, at the next election. If the seat

Police visited schools in the village to speak to parents about the dangers of obstructing the road when picking up their children.

Concerned residents had raised the issue with police following problems with parked vehicles obstructing roads around the village's schools.

Subsequent monitoring by the police targeted areas of Bagshot Road and Barley Mow Road.

Police in the village will be targeting cyclists riding at night with no lights as part of a new crack down.

The problem of anti-social cycling was raised by members of the public at a panel meeting with the village Safer Neighbourhood Policing Team earlier this month.

Any anti-social cycling issues, including riding without lights will now be tackled as a priority by police.

This phrase uttered by a Labour politician in the eighties, came back to me when I heard the announcement that a high priority for the Tory Party, when/if they are given power in a few months time, will be to "sort out the work shy". This is their crude language to threaten and frighten those unfortunate people who are unable to work, and who are forced to accept charity. Certainly, it must be said, not all those on sick benefit, are genuine cases. They will all be tested and it is expected that £25m will be saved. No mention was made of the distress and worry this exercise will cause. What strange people these MP's are, for the past months we have been fed daily stories of their expenses. Members it seems tried to prevent their claims being published in full. These people who have mega salaries and expenses for a few hours work a week, who are pampered and subsidised in all directions, have now decided to target some of the poorest in the land. How brave they are!

Popular autumn attraction Carters Steam Fair returns to the village green on Saturday, October 3 and Sunday, October 4.

The vintage steam fair is a highly acclaimed, family run business and features vintage restored rides and side stalls.