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I heard about what happened in America, this morning. I've just seen, on the news, about Laura Robson being there. I'm glad she was okay, but what an evil man.
RoastLamb
02-10-2017, 20:30
Can't say anything political but I am so sad for all the people who've lost their lives enjoying themselves at a concert in Las Vegas. And for all the people who were injured. Just hope no more succumb to their injuries.
JAMES4578
02-10-2017, 22:03
Tragic, sad for all those caught up in it-just hope no more casualties. on general point the gun culture in the U.S. has always been a worry but addressing it another matter.
RIP Tom Petty
Member of the most prestigious band ever to have been. The Traveling Wilburys
Although it's unbelievable that I sent the link below to a very good friend of mine, just this Sunday.
With the note "Forget all the txts I have ever sent this is number one, and sums up exactly how I feel."
Now this link is for you Tom, Fly high and be happy.....
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cwqhdRs4jyA
Sad about the tragedy in Las Vegas, my home town for over 20 years. Really hits hard, as have many friends there. :(
All the women coming forward about Harvey Weinstein, reminded me of when it happened to me. In 2011, I went to the Albert Hall to watch the tennis. When I walked in, the security guard asked me to take my coat and top off as he wanted to see my breasts. I was so appalled by this, that I complained to a member of staff. All he got was a warning.
Rosalind
01-11-2017, 14:19
Kevin Spacey has always been a fan of Andy and I have always been a fan of Spacey's - even apart from his support of Andy. Just feeling a bit, shall we say, "disappointed" with him now. Two men reporting issues .... not good. :shocked:
RoastLamb
01-11-2017, 16:45
Kevin Spacey has always been a fan of Andy and I have always been a fan of Spacey's - even apart for his support of Andy. Just feeling a bit, shall we say, "disappointed" with him now. Two men reporting issues .... not good. :shocked:
I wonder if he'll ever turn up at another Andy match again?
Rosalind
01-11-2017, 22:30
I wonder if he'll ever turn up at another Andy match again?
I am currently hoping not....
Just learnt of the death of John Hillerman. I, vaguely, remember watching Magnum when I was younger.
Sallydaisy
15-11-2017, 12:50
RIP Keith Barron
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-41998040
RoastLamb
15-11-2017, 21:20
RIP Keith Barron
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-41998040
RIP! More recently I think he played the Dad of Insp. Banks too.
RIP David Cassidy and Rodney Bewes.
Lovely news that Prince Harry and Meghan have announced their engagement. Wishing them every happiness :)
themass15
27-11-2017, 12:16
Nice to have good news for a change
jackie55
27-11-2017, 15:41
Nice to have good news for a change
I agree, they also look a lovely couple :love:
Obviously just wants a seat in the Royal Box at Wimbledon. ;)
https://s7.postimg.org/qgpcj9rfv/ac1.png (https://postimages.org/)
lovetennis
27-11-2017, 19:58
Obviously just wants a seat in the Royal Box at Wimbledon. ;)
https://s7.postimg.org/qgpcj9rfv/ac1.png (https://postimages.org/)
Well Harry obviously has amazing taste - Meghan is our sort of woman :bravo:
There are worse reasons to get hitched lol
Rosalind
27-11-2017, 23:53
She really does tick every box ... as they say. Well done Harry!
RosieBear
28-11-2017, 12:42
I wish them all the best but wish the media would spare us the incessant coverage and "fairytale" codswallop - both been around the block a bit, which is perfectly fine but not exactly love's young dream. Sorry, just my opinion :sofa:
themass15
28-11-2017, 13:32
The media have gone ott but it's nice to have a good news story for a change.
RoastLamb
28-11-2017, 15:19
The media have gone ott but it's nice to have a good news story for a change.
Yes something to look forward to as it's been a horrid year, news-wise.
I'm glad Trading Standards will be looking at all the secondary ticket websites, like Viagogo, to see how they actually operate (like how they get the tickets and how quickly they resell them). On my local news, yesterday, a woman had been charged over £3,000 for four tickets to see Peter Kay. When she complained and asked for her money back, they refused and told her to resell them on their website.
I heard the train fares will be going up by 3.4% on 2nd January, next year. I only get the train when I'm in London and need to get to the Olympic Park for the athletics or if I'm going to watch the New Year fireworks. I always drive everywhere and the petrol usually costs me between £15 and £20, which usually lasts quite sometime.
Sallydaisy
06-12-2017, 15:45
RIP Johnny Hallyday, French rock and roll legend (in France)
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-42249556
Stoke-on-Trent, Swansea, Sunderland, Coventry or Paisley will be announced the winner of the 2021 City of Culture doing this evening's The One Show.
Sallydaisy
07-12-2017, 19:41
Coventry has been named as the City of Culture 2021.
BBC report here: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-42272675
Sallydaisy
11-12-2017, 14:28
RIP Keith Chegwin ... he of Multi Coloured Swap Shop.
BBC Breaking NewsVerified account @BBCBreaking (https://twitter.com/BBCBreaking) 4m4 minutes ago (https://twitter.com/BBCBreaking/status/940225019183058944)More
Veteran TV presenter Keith Chegwin has died aged 60 after a long illness, his family says.
RoastLamb
11-12-2017, 14:37
RIP Keith Chegwin ... he of Multi Coloured Swap Shop.
I talked to Keith on radio 1 once. He used to host the breakfast show with his wife (can't remember her name at the mo') and Tony Blackburn way back when and I called in to do a quiz and won it. My prize was the Grease album so it would have been circa 1978/9. He was very chatty and always positive/happy. Sad! :sad:
Was it Maggie Philbin? I remember they were married for a while.
Coventry has been named as the City of Culture 2021.
BBC report here: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-42272675
Coventry the city of culture and concrete.
Maybe soon it won't be such a bad thing to get sent there any more.
JAMES4578
11-12-2017, 22:56
More sad news- RIP keith who was also well known for Cheggars Plays Pop , yes must've been Maggie Philbin (who later on went on to Tomorrow's World), on Radio1 show-fabulous winning the prize Fiona!
I used to watch Cheggars Plays Pop and Swap Shop, when I was a child.
It was nice to find out that Salvador Sobral got his heart transplant last weekend.
RoastLamb
12-12-2017, 14:11
Was it Maggie Philbin? I remember they were married for a while.
YES!!! Darn my fading memory!
Happy 101st birthday to Kirk Douglas.
Rail fares go up, yet again. The Chief Executive of Network Rail got a very good grilling on radio five live, this morning, about why people should pay the extra increase when the bosses are getting pay increases and a big bonus. Of course, he wouldn't answer the question about it. I only take the train if I have to be in London for some reason. Every time I have to go there, or anywhere else that's a long way from Exeter, I always drive there. It usually costs me between £15 and £20, whereas I wouldn't be surprised if the price for me getting the train would be in three figures.
Sallydaisy
15-01-2018, 17:42
RIP Dolores O'Riordan, aged 46, lead singer of The Cranberries.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-42696376
RIP Cyrille Regis, Footballer.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/42687285
Always feels weird when someone your own age dies. RIP Dolores.
Always feels weird when someone your own age dies. RIP Dolores.
Even weirder when they are younger!
RoastLamb
16-01-2018, 00:01
Always feels weird when someone your own age dies. RIP Dolores.
Totally does. So sad. She was married to Duran Duran's tour manager for 20 years and they had three kids. I feel so bad for her kids right now. :crying:
JAMES4578
16-01-2018, 10:25
Indeed such shocking news, so sad for Dolores and family. Real pity about Cyrille Regis too.
RIP Cyrille Regis, an absolute gentleman as I can vouch for first hand having played poker with him and chatted on many occasions.
His family and loved ones have mine and Lynne's deepest sympathy.
Sallydaisy
18-01-2018, 23:04
RIP Peter Wyngarde, an actor best known to those old enough to remember!!!
;-)
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-42731220
Princess Eugenie has announced her engagement to Jack Brooksbank. Another royal wedding for the BBC to show.
Surely she's not important enough for it to be on the TV.
RosieBear
22-01-2018, 14:34
Surely she's not important enough for it to be on the TV.
Hope the BBC agrees with you :peace:
supergran
22-01-2018, 14:53
HRH The Prince Andrew might not. :lol:
At about 9.30am, our time, an earthquake struck 175 miles off the coast of Alaska (near Kodiak).
RIP Hugh Massekela.
Saw him live lots of times around the 1980s.
Meryl Streep receives her 21st Oscar nomination.
I've never heard of the movie that has gotten all those nominations.
Water fountains are going to be installed in London from next month. All the stations will have them as well. I can't see why it just has to be London.
It's up to each council what they spend their money on. I agree it would be good if other councils followed London's lead on this.
goldfish
24-01-2018, 12:02
Having watched a man on a Sydney ferry put his mouth completely over the end of the water fountain yesterday, I don't think I'll be tempted to use one ever again.
RoastLamb
24-01-2018, 15:10
Water fountains are going to be installed in London from next month. All the stations will have them as well. I can't see why it just has to be London.
You know I think this is great. Too bad they're not doing it at Rogers Cup. There are no water fountains on the ground or in the washrooms. Why? Because they have a major bottled water sponsor that charges 10 times more for a bottle you'd get in a supermarket. Disgusting. So I hope this type of thing becomes more widespread.
Elizabeth
24-01-2018, 18:02
Where can I find xenon's post re pictures for book for Andy?
Found it.
Sir Elton John has announced his retirement from touring. His last ever tour will begin in America in September and will last for three years as he's got 300 dates.
RoastLamb
24-01-2018, 19:24
I thought the writing may be on the wall for EJ when a couple of months ago he did a concert in our tiny arena (usually used for local ice hockey games) in St. Catharines, Ontario. I mean, we're barely on the map. Next to Niagara Falls and he didn't go there.
Sallydaisy
24-01-2018, 21:36
Frontman for The Fall - Mark E Smith - has passed away aged 60.
RoastLamb
24-01-2018, 22:53
Frontman for The Fall - Mark E Smith - has passed away aged 60.
Why have I never heard of this band?! :shocked:
Sir Elton John has announced his retirement from touring. His last ever tour will begin in America in September and will last for three years as he's got 300 dates.
Hmmm I can't retire for another 3 years but maybe if I was to announce it now it might feel closer??
Happy Burns' Night to one and all! :party:
Louise Turpin grins in court as she and her husband are banned from contacting their children until 2021. Sick parents.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-42805485
They were talking about parking on pavements on radio five live this morning. I live about two miles away from Exeter's city centre and nobody is allowed to park on the pavement there. But, where I live, the person who lives opposite me has to park their car on the pavement as its a narrow road and I have difficulty driving my car from my driveway to the road if the person parks his/her car on the road, opposite my driveway.
On the 6th February, it'll be 100 years since women over 30 got the vote.
I heard about the death of John Mahoney, earlier today. I can't believe Channel 4 are still showing the repeats of Frasier, though they finished making them years ago.
RoastLamb
06-02-2018, 22:46
I heard about the death of John Mahoney, earlier today. I can't believe Channel 4 are still showing the repeats of Frasier, though they finished making them years ago.
Loved him! Didn't know he was born in the UK until today! :shocked: I don't think I missed one single episode of Frasier. RIP John! :flowers:
From the 4th April, passengers wanting to go to Amsterdam will be able to go there on the Eurostar for £35. But, it'll be for a one way ticket. To come back, passengers will have to go via Brussels. Sometime next year, passengers will be able to buy a return ticket.
Sallydaisy
09-02-2018, 19:19
From the 4th April, passengers wanting to go to Amsterdam will be able to go there on the Eurostar for £35. But, it'll be for a one way ticket. To come back, passengers will have to go via Brussels. Sometime next year, passengers will be able to buy a return ticket.
Full details can be found here and are 100% accurate:-
https://www.seat61.com/trains-and-routes/direct-eurostar-london-to-amsterdam.htm
This is the new timetable, starting 4 April 2018. There is a 30-minute check-in at London St Pancras. There is no check-in at Amsterdam or Rotterdam in the inwards direction as in the early stages passports & security checks will be carried out off-train in Brussels, read the important note under this timetable.
RosieBear
09-02-2018, 23:50
So happy with this news, especially as the train will be stopping at Ashford International so can check in there. Amsterdam and Rotterdam will be really easy day trips for me. Will go to the latter and watch Andy next year if he plays :boogie:
Sallydaisy
10-02-2018, 01:46
So happy with this news, especially as the train will be stopping at Ashford International so can check in there. Amsterdam and Rotterdam will be really easy day trips for me. Will go to the latter and watch Andy next year if he plays :boogie:
erm, it isn't stopping anywhere according to the timetable.
London - Brussels - Amsterdam/Rotterdam.
If you board at Ashford you'll need to change at Brussels.
RosieBear
10-02-2018, 08:39
erm, it isn't stopping anywhere according to the timetable.
London - Brussels - Amsterdam/Rotterdam.
If you board at Ashford you'll need to change at Brussels.
Ashford is listed in the how to check-in section and there's no time next to Ebsfleet in the timetable, b/c the former has beaten the latter to be the intermediary station and is due to be added to the route later in the year. Not sure when though, depends on some KCC impact report - hopefully by the time the direct return has been finalised.
Prince Henrik, husband of Queen Margrethe of Denmark, has died aged 83.
RoastLamb
15-02-2018, 14:22
Yet another mass shooting in the GREAT USA - at a high school! Sickening. My 16 yr old daughter was crying about it. She's so worried - and we live in Canada where we have gun control and hardly any mass shootings. Kids should not have to worry about this kind of thing!
Awful. But not much to be said without turning to politics.
Once again, the police knew about the killer but did nothing about it.
I loved the story of the Chinese woman, who was so scared of someone stealing her handbag, that she also went through the scanner (https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-43057574)
RosieBear
16-02-2018, 18:53
It's Chinese new year. Dogs have bravely served our country in every major conflict since WW1. Happy year of the dog, everyone.:maggie::maggie::maggie::love:
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Sallydaisy
17-02-2018, 15:10
erm, there seems to have been an earthquake in Wales and England.
I felt my chair move and heard a very dull thud at the same time!
EMSCVerified account @LastQuake (https://twitter.com/LastQuake) 13m13 minutes ago (https://twitter.com/LastQuake/status/964875858673627136)
This map described the local level of shaking as reported by eyewitnesses following
M4.9 #earthquake (https://twitter.com/hashtag/earthquake?src=hash) in #Swansea (https://twitter.com/hashtag/Swansea?src=hash)
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DWPtepaXUAA7TK2.jpg
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DWPrW2OXUAAHx4V.jpg
Sallydaisy
17-02-2018, 15:47
Adding a local map
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DWPtYUWXkAEJgmb.jpg
Well that's probably the closest I'm going to get to feeling the earth move and it certainly didn't register here, near Cardiff
Well that's probably the closest I'm going to get to feeling the earth move and it certainly didn't register here, near Cardiff
I felt it here near Cwmbran, I thought someone had fallen against my wall as my fitted cupboard made such noise.
themass15
17-02-2018, 16:30
It happened to me when I was in Italy a few years ago, the building really shook
Nothing here - but then I am near London!
Sallydaisy
17-02-2018, 21:25
Nothing here - but then I am near London!
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-43100524
You need to read the last sentence of this BBC report on how Britain coped ...
:cuppa: :band: :GBflag:
... we had a nice cup of tea, the band played on and we raised the flag for British understatement.
If you're on twitter follow this for some of the more inventive reasons to celebrate 17/2/18
https://twitter.com/search?q=%23earthquake&src=typd
:lol:
I was in my bedroom, yesterday, when my wardrobe shook. I, later, learnt of the earthquake.
On 30th April, next year, Akihito of Japan will abdicate in favour of his son Naruhito. To commemorate it, Japan is buying a lot of gold and pushing the price of gold up. At the moment, gold is $1,450 per ounce. Next year, it could reach $1,550 per ounce.
Rosalind
20-02-2018, 10:03
some years ago there was an earthquake around Midlands area - I am north of London but awoke to a very loud bang - a deep boom sound like a great concrete stone had hit another. More significantly I was in the Caribbean when there was an earth tremor - not pleasant. Windows rattling and not much you can do - fairly scary.
Even people who live nearby have told me that they felt it but I didn't feel a thing. I found out from the news later on and realised when I happened I was watching tv and eating soup. Perhaps the soup was so good I didn't notice. More likely that having dropped of my niece and nephew about 30 minutes before I was just appreciating the peace lol
Sallydaisy
21-02-2018, 21:51
RIP Billy Graham
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-43142263
RoastLamb
21-02-2018, 21:57
RIP Billy Graham
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-43142263
Yes! RIP Billy! I saw him at one of his Crusades or rallies or whatever they called it, in Edinburgh in 1990. It was pretty amazing!
I remember going with my parents to one of his rallies in Glasgow in the 1950's, at Hampden Park I think, and there were thousands there. I found it quite unsettling with people being overwhelmed and streaming onto the pitch.
I remember being told that my great grandmother, on my mum's side, was a Billy Graham follower.
In 2016, someone paid £15 for a broken teapot at an auction. Yesterday, the Metropolitan Museum in New York paid £460,000 for it as it was by John Bartlam and was made in the 1780s.
The TV licence is going up another £3.50p to £150.50p.
Sallydaisy
24-02-2018, 17:26
RIP actress Emma Chambers, aged 53.
She starred, alongside Dawn French, in The Vicar of Dibley as the dippy verger Alice Tinker
providing some memorably silly moments. Also as Hugh Grants' sister in Notting Hill.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-43183354
Sallydaisy
25-02-2018, 11:36
Less well known in Britain but a major Bollywood star Sridevi has died at age 54 from a heart attack.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-43186118
RoastLamb
25-02-2018, 16:30
So sad!!! Loved Emma in Vicar of Dibley. :crying:
+1. Would especially love to see a compilation of all the jokes they closed the shows with. Brilliant.
RosieBear
26-02-2018, 08:09
During the Olympics I have found the reports on S.Korea's dog trade heartwrenching, but this story is wonderful - after visiting a dog farm Olympic skier Gus Kenworthy and his partner have rescued the 90 dogs that were being kept in the most horrendous conditions and the farm will be closing. They are keeping one adorable puppy for themselves and the others will be taken to the US and Canada for adoption. Gus deserves a platinum medal :thumbup:
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-5430847/Skier-Gus-Kenworthy-adopts-puppy-raised-meat.html
You might have seen the Soi Dog Foundation on Facebook who campaign to end the dog meat trade in Thailand.
Meanwhile I think we should boycott Korean companies such as Samsung and Kia until the dog meat industry is banned there.
+1. Would especially love to see a compilation of all the jokes they closed the shows with. Brilliant.
Where's the soap?
Prescriptions are going up by another 20p to £8.80p.
Cumbria has had a 3.2 magnitude earthquake.
The last day, tomorrow, for the old £10 note.
Lewis Gilbert, director of Alfie, Educting Rita and 3 James Bond movies has died.
RosieBear
04-03-2018, 14:35
Sir Roger Bannister, the first person to run 4-minute mile, has passed away aged 88. Bannister’s career in medicine is also the stuff of legend. He became one of the most eminent neurologists in the world. He pushed the boundaries of sport and neurology. What a man, may he rest in peace.
My mum still remembers watching him break the record and she was six years old, when he did it.
Trevor Baylis has died aged 80.
Good news on the secondary websites, the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) have now made all of them put their prices up front instead of showing a price and then, towards the end, add on any extras. All the secondary websites are also being investigated by the Competition And Markets Authority and the Department For Business, Energy And Industrial Strategy.
Sallydaisy
12-03-2018, 07:19
RIP Sir Ken Dodd, aged 90.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-43367267
RoastLamb
12-03-2018, 14:25
I cannot believe they waited until he was 89 to give him a knighthood!!! I also can't believe he lived in the same house for all 90 years. Wow!!! RIP Ken! :flowers:
It was something to do with his tax problem. He married his girlfriend about two or three days ago.
Sallydaisy
14-03-2018, 08:36
RIP Stephen Hawking, aged 76.
A courageous man with an incredible mind.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-43396008
Sad, but not sad at the same time. An incredible age for a man with his level of disability. He fought the Grim Reaper for 50 odd years and won. I hope he is running free now, (in between putting God Right about a few things......!!!).
JAMES4578
14-03-2018, 12:46
Sad to hear though Stephen Hawking has amazing legacy,RIP!
Sallydaisy
14-03-2018, 13:08
... and RIP Jim Bowen, long-time host of quiz gameshow Bullseye!
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-43403178
I used to watch Bullseye. I believe Bullseye gets repeated on the Challenge channel (Freeview 46).
RoastLamb
14-03-2018, 21:48
Wow Stephen Hawking. We will never see his like again!
Jim Bowen - tbh I thought he'd already passed away. I loved his show!!!
RIP Stephen and thank you, this ones for you..........
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_qsPPIKjYRs
Complete with Lyrics.
Enjoy.
And
Jim this ones for you, it's a quote from you.
But what about 'Super, smashing great'?!
"Well I never actually said that," Jim insisted, disappointingly.
"It started when a contestant was standing next to me in the first series and I said to him: 'What do you do for a living?'
"He said: 'I've been unemployed nine months" and I said: 'Smashing'. He looked as if he wanted to kill me.
Katie Boyle has died aged 91.
Interesting cruise on Norwegian cruise line, takes in NY with a ticket to the mens US grand slam final, then on to the Bahamas!
RoastLamb
24-03-2018, 16:27
Katie Boyle has died aged 91.
I vaguely remember Katie. Wasn't she an agony aunt for a newspaper or something? Very pretty woman.
She was an agony aunt.
Stephen Hawking's funeral will be held next Saturday in Cambridge. His ashes will then be taken to Westminster Abbey and be placed next to Sir Isaac Newton.
RoastLamb
24-03-2018, 22:41
March for our Lives all around the world but mainly in the US. Hope it brings about real change to the gun culture over there. So impressed with these young adults. :thumbup:
JAMES4578
25-03-2018, 10:11
March for our Lives all around the world but mainly in the US. Hope it brings about real change to the gun culture over there. So impressed with these young adults. :thumbup:
Great to see, uphill battle though.
Oops, careful, verging on the political :thanks:
RIP Bill Maynard.
Spent many a happy hour with him at the poker table at the Ricoh Coventry.
A real Gent.
Miss you Bill.
RIP Bill Maynard - http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-43596854
I used to love Heartbeat.
BBC (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-43600854)- Schwarzenegger has heart surgery
RoastLamb
30-03-2018, 22:40
RIP Bill Maynard - http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-43596854
I used to love Heartbeat.
Awwww same!!! RIP!
supergran
31-03-2018, 11:55
He and Ivor Emmanuel once asked a friend and me to join them for drinks. We were in an upmarket hotel in Liverpool, late 50s. We politely refused as we weren't sure of their intentions.:whistle::big grin:
I heard about the Duke of Edinburgh will be having a hip operation today. I bet he didn't have to wait six months for it and have the operation cancelled twice, like my mum. She's been waiting for six months for a back operation and it's been cancelled twice. She's still waiting for a new date.
Sallydaisy
06-04-2018, 06:39
R.I.P. Eric Bristow, aged 60 (heart attack).
5 times World Champion, the Crafty Cockney who was a founder member of the PDC.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/darts/43663426
I've just heard of Dale Winton's death.
I've just heard of Dale Winton's death.
Didn't realize he was in his sixties. Wasn't sure whether to believe report or not after the Bill Roache hoax yesterday afternoon.
JAMES4578
19-04-2018, 09:48
Sad news on Dale Winton R.I.P. - few details released but had a few health issues in recent years .
I've just read about Tim Bergling's death, aka Avicii, at the age of 28. I've never heard of him
I heard about Verne Troyer's death, at age 49, last night. He, like Tim Bergling (aka Avicii) had an alcohol problem.
RosieBear
27-04-2018, 11:34
It's Prince Louis Arthur Charles of Cambridge. I think Louis is a very sweet name.:thumbup:
themass15
27-04-2018, 11:44
After Louis Mountbatten
ABBA will be releasing their first song, since they broke up, in December. The BBC will be showing it.
Belgian singer Maurane has died aged 57. I've never heard of her.
Another road tunnel for London! It'll run between the Royal Docks and Greenwich. It'll, supposedly, ease the congestion from the Blackwall Tunnel. Both will have congestion charges in the future.
I heard, as I got up this morning, that Tessa Jowell had died aged 70. One of my cousins told me, last year, her father-in-law has got brain cancer as well.
JAMES4578
13-05-2018, 16:34
Sad to hear the news on Tessa Jowell, sorry about your cousin's father in law too Stell.
R.I.P. my Lois Lane.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-44115166
I've just read about her death on the BBC website, Hawkeye. It looks like you beat me to it.
I heard, last night on radio five live, Meghan Markle's father might not turn up on Saturday. Who cares?! Just before my sister married her second husband, sixteen years ago, our dad's half brother and his wife phoned her up and threatened to come to the wedding and kill all of us, just because they hadn't been invited. Of course it didn't happen, because my sister had to tell the police about it.
RoastLamb
19-05-2018, 19:50
Anyone watch the Royal Wedding? I loved it. The cellist was amazing. The American Pastor's sermon was very different - I enjoyed it but it was a wee bit too long and repetitive. Loved Stand By Me gospel choir. All in all, a very unique Royal wedding.
I thought the whole occasion was lovely. Yes, the American pastor was a bit OTT but who could blame him for relishing his moment in the spotlight? The music was wonderful, the little attendants delightful, the sun was shining and Harry and Meghan looked so happy. Good for them! We might not be good at a lot of things in this country these days but we certainly do pomp and ceremony well! :GBflag:
JAMES4578
19-05-2018, 21:00
Thought it was quite a special Royal Wedding, American pastor done things his own way but went on a bit much-still fairly traditional but Harry and Meghan obviously having some modern influence. Gospel Choir and Ceilist were great,enjoyed the pomp and all the stylish elements.
Rosalind
20-05-2018, 05:44
I watched it and thought it was the best Royal wedding of the lot. Yes we do know how to do pomp and ceremony but added to that she has great style and poise. Her walking down the aisle on her own (for most of it) didn't cost anything and could be done by anyone and personally I'd like to see that copied by many in this day and age. We had a fun day watching it and I'm glad I chose to have the family round and make an occasion out of it.
supergran
20-05-2018, 10:33
Watched it all. Thought it was a beautiful service, the hymns, the gospel choir and the wonderful cellist. Bishop Michael's sermon was very powerful and he definitely made the most of his time! The bride and groom looked so happy, everyone looked lovely and the sun shone all day. We do pomp and ceremony so well don't we? The only thing that spoiled it was Mrs Beckham's face.
:lol:
jeannie13
20-05-2018, 13:19
Watched it all. Thought it was a beautiful service, the hymns, the gospel choir and the wonderful cellist. Bishop Michael's sermon was very powerful and he definitely made the most of his time! The bride and groom looked so happy, everyone looked lovely and the sun shone all day. We do pomp and ceremony so well don't we? The only thing that spoiled it was Mrs Beckham's face. :lol:
I agree sg---It was a lovely wedding. All the music was beautiful & very moving.
I also thought that Mrs Beckham looked like "the death's head at the feast" :grrr:
Everyone else looked so happy as did the bride & groom.
Rosalind
20-05-2018, 17:15
I agree sg---It was a lovely wedding. All the music was beautiful & very moving.
I also thought that Mrs Beckham looked like "the death's head at the feast" :grrr:
Everyone else looked so happy as did the bride & groom.
We wondered if Mrs Beckham had had so much plastic surgery that she now can't smile. :shrug: Not sure but she does now look like a caricature of her younger self.
Watched it all. Thought it was a beautiful service, the hymns, the gospel choir and the wonderful cellist. Bishop Michael's sermon was very powerful and he definitely made the most of his time! The bride and groom looked so happy, everyone looked lovely and the sun shone all day. We do pomp and ceremony so well don't we? The only thing that spoiled it was Mrs Beckham's face. :lol:
Couldn't have said it better. Loved it.
Never mind Mrs Beckham .... Mr Beckham was looking drop dead gorgeous! .... off to the shallow thread with me :getcoat:
Rosalind
21-05-2018, 13:37
Never mind Mrs Beckham .... Mr Beckham was looking drop dead gorgeous! .... off to the shallow thread with me :getcoat:
he was.... I don't know what he sees in her.
I think Meghan's mum deserves a mention too. All by herself but looking elegant, dignified and very understated. Loved her!
RosieBear
27-05-2018, 16:34
Just caught up with the royal wedding, very late but I've had a lot on. I thought the US pastor was totally off his rocker - compounded by MM's gooey expression while she listened to him, well I don't know how anyone kept a straight face. Thought the rest of it was really lovely and charming.
I loved the American bishop; I thought his sermon was terrific. Summed up what Christianity should all be about, as stated by Jesus and St Paul - LOVE.
I thought Princess Charlotte was funny sticking her tongue out when she was in the car.
RoastLamb
28-05-2018, 15:13
I loved the American bishop; I thought his sermon was terrific. Summed up what Christianity should all be about, as stated by Jesus and St Paul - LOVE.
I agree! I loved him. And he quoted Martin Luther King. He's been all over American tv since he's been back. We need more of him and less of...certain others, let's just say.
supergran
29-05-2018, 14:55
I have posted on the Chill Out thread information regarding the raffle raising money for the PSPA on 22nd June.
supergran
30-05-2018, 09:48
Never mind Mrs Beckham .... Mr Beckham was looking drop dead gorgeous! .... off to the shallow thread with me :getcoat:
He doesn't do anything for me! Give me Jonny Wilkinson any day! :lol:
I heard on radio five live, this morning, Margot James (Digital Minister) say not to use Viagogo as they're the worst ones out of all the secondary ticket websites and are now breaking the law as to not show all the extras beforehand. The ASA (Advertising Standards Authority) are going after them again.
traveller7
30-05-2018, 14:04
He doesn't do anything for me! Give me Jonny Wilkinson any day! :lol:
Have a virtual high five. I am so with you there. Those tattoos put me right off I am afraid but always preferred a rugby man ;)
I've just seen, on the news, Ross Edgley will swim from Margate, tomorrow, go around England and then Scotland and finish up at Tower Bridge in September. He wants to be the first person to do it.
He'll be in trouble if he doesn't include Wales!
I think the media like to think that Wales is a part of England. Wales only becomes Wales when we all have to compete separately in sports, like football or the Commonwealth Games.
supergran
02-06-2018, 14:23
Raffle tickets anyone?
It's been reported the fashion designer, Kate Spade, has killed herself in New York. I've never heard of her.
traveller7
05-06-2018, 17:57
It's been reported the fashion designer, Kate Spade, has killed herself in New York. I've never heard of her.
Yeah she designed lovely accessories and handbags such a waste.
supergran
06-06-2018, 13:27
Lovely handbags. This is so sad.
Sallydaisy
07-06-2018, 09:16
RIP Peter Stringfellow.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-44394076
RoastLamb
07-06-2018, 20:46
Yeah she designed lovely accessories and handbags such a waste.
Very sad. Esp. as she has a 13 yr old daughter. Poor girl. :crying:
Sallydaisy
08-06-2018, 12:36
RIP Anthony Bourdain, celebrity chef.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-44414747
I read, earlier, he'd taken his own life as well.
RoastLamb
08-06-2018, 20:52
So sad as well and he, like Kate Spade, had a 12 yr old daughter. I am so heartbroken for these children!
Eunice Gayson has died aged 90. She was the first Bond girl and was in Dr No.
Sallydaisy
09-06-2018, 21:20
RIP Maria Bueno,
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-44422258
Bueno won 19 major titles during her career in the 1950s and 60s, including three Wimbledon singles titles and four US championships. In 1960, become first woman ever to win all 4 Grand Slam doubles titles in same year.
RoastLamb
10-06-2018, 17:14
RIP Maria! She was a trivia question once on my Wed. night league. I'm glad to report I got it correct. I get so sad when I hear of tennis players passing, esp. if they are young like Jana. :crying:
US actor Jackson Odell has died aged 20.
Just seen on the news about the death of Leslie Grantham aged 71. I know his agent claimed Leslie had been very ill, a few days ago.
Mike and Zara Tindall have had another baby girl, who was born yesterday.
New Zealand's Prime Minister has had a baby girl.
We could almost rename this thread births and deaths :)
Josephine
21-06-2018, 22:41
Well we're not allowed to comment on any real news as it is all divisive. ;) And generally horrible.....
Sallydaisy
27-06-2018, 20:09
Ticketmaster hacked ...
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-44628874
Sallydaisy
01-07-2018, 21:02
RIP Peter Firmin, aged 89.
For those wondering who the heck he was ...
... he created Bagpuss, Basil Brush, Noggin the Nog, Ivor the Engine and The Clangers.
Some mind he must have had ...
;)
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-44674652
jeannie13
08-07-2018, 13:07
I'm so happy that 6 of the Thai boys have got out of the caves--I felt tearful at hearing this. They have said that they were the weakest . Hope very much that the rest will be ok. Thank God!!The number appear to be 4.
I am also thankful and happy that 4 have been saved so far. The reporting here said they were the healthiest, which I found strange but thought maybe because the others were not quite ready to attempt it. Anyway, I'm praying and hoping that they can get everyone out safely.
Sallydaisy
08-07-2018, 22:01
I am also thankful and happy that 4 have been saved so far. The reporting here said they were the healthiest, which I found strange but thought maybe because the others were not quite ready to attempt it. Anyway, I'm praying and hoping that they can get everyone out safely.
Whereas the BBC states the weakest were brought out first.
It has assembled a team of internationally renowned divers and so far their expertise has brought four boys - thought to be the weakest - back to their families
Which might make more sense as they'd need medical treatment quicker.
It's such a risky operation, I really hope they succeed in getting the other 8 boys and the coach out safely before more rain comes and flooding makes it impossible.
This is an excerpt from the AP press release:
"Narongsak said the healthiest have been taken out first, and the next phase of the operation would start in 10-20 hours."
I also heard on the news, the reasoning was that they thought they had more chance with the healthiest boys on what would be a first time of using their escape plan.
Who knows which is correct, but it's all very sad and I just can't imagine how those boys and their families are feeling.
It's amazing that they all managed to survive so long before they were found though. i have to believe, and I hope and pray they will all be saved.
According to CNN the ones that came out today were in better condition than the ones yesterday
The four boys who were evacuated from a cave in northern Thailand Monday were in better condition than those who were rescued Sunday, Narongsak Osotthanakorn, rescue mission commander, said at a press conference moments ago.
Sallydaisy
09-07-2018, 17:46
R.I.P. Tab Hunter aged 86
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-44771543
According to CNN the ones that came out today were in better condition than the ones yesterday
You do know that CNN is fake news though, don't you. :lol::peace::whistle::getcoat:
RIP Oliver Knussen Scottish composer and conductor aged 66.
Well all the media were wrong :lol:
From an interview with one of the divers in the Guardian
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Rescuers planned to start with the strongest boy, said Changkwanyuen. “But the Australian doctor Richard Harris evaluated the boys and said everyone was equally strong – so they picked among themselves to see who would come out first,” he said.
Thai officials said this week that the ultimate decision was made by the boys’ coach, Ekaphol Chantawong. “The coach selected. He wrote the order down: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5,” said Narongsak Osatanakorn, the head of the joint command centre coordinating the operation
In fact it is said the first boy out was chosen by the coach and the other boys as he had a lucky or spiritual name. edit Mongkol Boonpiam - Mongkol means 'auspicious' and Boonpiam means 'full of merit.
Well all the media were wrong :lol:
Well, that's a surprise. What a fantastic ending. I still can't believe it, what great teamwork.
Yes it was an amazing ending. Must stay I am still fascinated by it. The interviews with the cave diver rescuers tend to give a lot more information of what went on. An article in the Sunday Times today was very good.
It was also good to read that the rescuers felt the boys and coach had done nothing wrong and were just unlucky - apparently it is several weeks later than the end of June when the caves are expected to flood. In fact the UK caver who has been spending a lot of time in the caves recently exploring them and knew them well had planned to do a long solo trip in them on the Sunday the boys were reported missing.
Yes, have been reading a lot about it as well. Very interesting reading exactly how it happened and who was involved.
I think they were all heroes and I can't believe Elon Musk called one of the divers a peadophile, just because he refused Elon's help of rescuing the boys.
I've just read, on the BBC website, Sir Cliff Richard has been awarded £210,000 in damages against the BBC. The BBC will be appealing.
Yes, have been reading a lot about it as well. Very interesting reading exactly how it happened and who was involved.On on of the caver's facebook page it was said that the coach followed the boys into the cave and did not lead them in there , so is completely blameless.
RoastLamb
18-07-2018, 15:40
I think they were all heroes and I can't believe Elon Musk called one of the divers a peadophile, just because he refused Elon's help of rescuing the boys.
Yeah really beginning to dislike EM.
Just read about the death of Barry Chuckle of the Chuckle brothers.
RosieBear
05-08-2018, 17:28
"To me, to you". G*d, I hated that dumb show, but RIP Barry.
I've never heard of them!
Ticketmaster are going to close their secondary ticket websites, Seatwave and Get Me In, in October.
Ticketmaster are going to close their secondary ticket websites, Seatwave and Get Me In, in October.
Not before time. The government, now needs to deal with Viagogo.
Sallydaisy
16-08-2018, 13:59
R.I.P. Aretha Franklin, Queen of Soul
@AP (https://twitter.com/AP) BREAKING: Publicist for Aretha Franklin says the Queen of Soul died Thursday at her home in Detroit.
JAMES4578
16-08-2018, 15:09
Very sad but was not looking good-great legacy, RIP Aretha!
Today is the 40th anniversary of Genette Tate's disappearance from Ayelesbeare, Devon. I think the village is about ten miles away from where I live.
Today is the 40th anniversary of Genette Tate's disappearance from Ayelesbeare, Devon. I think the village is about ten miles away from where I live.
I remember that well because it was the day after we were married. Was there not some speculation recently that Robert Black might have been responsible?
Sallydaisy
26-08-2018, 18:16
RIP Senator John McCain
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-40705362
RIP Playwright Neil Simon
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-45316069
Americans can pay their respects to Aretha Franklyn by seeing her coffin, which is on display in a museum in Detroit. It's the same museum that had Rosa Park's coffin in before she was buried in 2005.
The regulator has given the go ahead for SSE and NPower to merge.
RoastLamb
30-08-2018, 18:09
Americans can pay their respects to Aretha Franklyn by seeing her coffin, which is on display in a museum in Detroit. It's the same museum that had Rosa Park's coffin in before she was buried in 2005.
Also, Aretha's body gets changed into a new dress and shoes every day until she's buried. :shocked:
Viagogo are to be taken to the High Court by the competition watchdog, as they believe the company is breaking the consumer protection law.
The EU Commission has proposed to end the practice of adjusting the clocks every Spring and Autumn, as most Europeans have opposed it. But, it probably won't happen before next year.
The new Elizabeth Line will open in the Autumn of next year. It will run between Reading and Heathrow to Shenfield and Abbey Wood.
The EU Commission has proposed to end the practice of adjusting the clocks every Spring and Autumn, as most Europeans have opposed it. But, it probably won't happen before next year.
Can only hope the UK government doesn't follow suit!
Areetha Franklin's funeral lasted seven hours.
RoastLamb
01-09-2018, 16:22
Areetha Franklin's funeral lasted seven hours.
A diva to the last! :flowers:
Margaret James aged 92 and Rob Cave 91 have married in Wimbourne Minster. Margaret was Margaret Barton in the 1940s and she played Beryl Walters in Brief Encounter. She's the last sole surviving actor/actress from the film.
Jacqueline Pearce has died aged 74. She used to be in Blake's 7, she played Servalan in the series.
Oh, I was a big fan of Blake's 7! RIP.
RoastLamb
04-09-2018, 13:59
Jacqueline Pearce has died aged 74. She used to be in Blake's 7, she played Servalan in the series.
Oh wow!!!! I remember her character vividly. So sad.
Rachael Bland, a presenter on radio five live, has died aged 40.
The tax cut for the self employed has been scrapped. My sister is a self employed counsellor. So, not good news for her.
Burt Reynolds has died of a heart attack aged 82.
Sallydaisy
07-09-2018, 10:43
RIP actress Liz Fraser
@age_uk (https://twitter.com/age_uk) 45m45 minutes ago (https://twitter.com/age_uk/status/1038002991972921344)
We are very saddened to hear of the death of actor Liz Fraser who was a vibrant supporter of Age UK, through the Stage for Age Committee. Over the years, Liz has supported many of our campaigns and will be missed by us all.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p053y0q2
The Severn bridge tolls might be scrapped in either late November or early December.
RIP Peter Benson https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-45459664
The Severn bridge tolls might be scrapped in either late November or early December.
They ARE being scrapped.
Sallydaisy
12-09-2018, 08:18
RIP Fenella Fielding ...
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/45409341
THe other year it was lots of pop stars. THis year it seems to be lots of actors and actresses.
RoastLamb
12-09-2018, 14:06
RIP Fenella Fielding ...
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/45409341
Oh I JUST read a great interview with her on The Guardian from a few months ago and she seemed so spirited and feisty. So sad!
Denis Norden has died aged 96.
Woolworths in Australia have withdrawn sewing needles from their shelves after people found needles in strawberries. My Australian cousin has told me, it wasn't just strawberries, as needles were also found in bananas and apples.
Sallydaisy
22-09-2018, 21:54
RIP Chas, of Chas and Dave.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-45613563
The government wants us to have a big festival in 2022. They're also planning of putting the stamp duty up for the foreigners and the money will go to help the homeless people. I know Australia put their stamp duty up by 5% for any foreigner wanting to buy a home there, quite some time ago.
Dropping like flies today...
Crooner Charles Aznavour - https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-45709214
Geoffrey Hayes from children's show Rainbow - https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-45706667
and most personally for me, artist most famous for being the co-creator of Judge Dredd, Carlos Ezquerra - https://www.ecccomics.com/contenidos/carlos-ezquerra-19472018-11599.aspx
ITV will be showing Princess Eugenie's wedding next Friday between 9.25am and 12.30pm. Why?!!
Peggy Sue Gerron, the inspiration for Buddy Holly's song, has died aged 78.
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