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Turn the bl**dy heating on then

Please be advised that anybody planning to dash through the snow in a one-horse open sleigh, going over the fields and laughing all the way are required to undergo a Risk Assessment addressing the safety of open sleighs. This assessment must also consider whether it is appropriate to use only one horse for such a venture, particularly where there are multiple passengers. Please note that permission must also be obtained in writing from landowners before their fields may be entered. To avoid offending those not participating in celebrations, we request that laughter is moderate only and not loud enough to be considered a noise nuisance. Benches, stools and orthopedic chairs are now available for collection by any shepherds planning or required to watch their flocks at night. While provision has also been made for remote monitoring of flocks by CCTV cameras from a centrally heated shepherd observation hut, all facility users are reminded that an emergency response plan must be submitted to account for known risks to the flocks. The angel of the Lord is additionally reminded that prior to shining his/her glory all around s/he must confirm that all shepherds are wearing appropriate Personal Protective Equipment to account for the harmful effects of UVA, UVB and the overwhelming effects of Glory. Following last year’s well publicised case, everyone is advised that EC legislation prohibits any comment with regard to the redness of any part of Mr. R. Reindeer. Further to this, exclusion of Mr. R Reindeer from reindeer games will be considered discriminatory and disciplinary action will be taken against those found guilty of this offence. While it is acknowledged that gift-bearing is commonly practised in various parts of the world, everyone is reminded that the bearing of gifts is subject to Hospitality Guidelines and all gifts must be registered. This applies regardless of the individual, even royal personages. It is particularly noted that direct gifts of currency or gold are specifically precluded under provisions of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act. Further, caution is advised regarding other common gifts, such as aromatic resins that may initiate allergic reactions. Finally, in the recent case of the infant found tucked up in a manger without any crib for a bed, Social Services have been advised and will be arriving shortly. Compliance of these guidelines is advised in order for you to fully participate with the festive spirit.

I can confirm that it has sadly reached Upton Dyke

Modern diesel engines are cleaner in all respects than petrol. Particulate filters and the additionn of 'ad blue' systems, as required by Euro 6 specs has ensured that. Of course, diesels generally produce less CO2 because they are far more economical. I.E. they use less fuel That means we diesel drivers effectively pay less tax per mile. I believe that's why they are so unpopular with governments. Of course, they'd never admit that....

Waitrose 'Black Friday' Apparently I will get a 'free' bottle of bubbly (various grades), if I spend £125, £250, £500. I always thought they were expensive, but bloody hell, what would you fill your trolley with to spend that much?

We've got one of those

Bet you take your Waitrose carrier bag

What mugs ! https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-7694571/Outraged-couple-Aldi-stickers-covering-Waitrose-Mediterranean-roast-vegetables.html?fbclid=IwAR1hF_yaRAuB29nPLMUp9EbanrhoAqLyK_dOsVxUWGpReowk4kAmEkgq9TU

Caravan and Camping Club - members only.

Whilst there's nothing wrong with fish & chips, I believe their offerings will be a little less 'run of the mill'.

Many will Know that the White Swan pub by the GY yacht station is a pub no more. However it has been open as an exceptionally good wet and smoked fish and seafood shop foe a few months now. ( I can especially reccomend the kippers !) Well I am pleased to report that they will be opening a fish restaurant (eves. only) On 22nd of November. I shall report in due course.

Surely wars , and therefore by definition remembrance, are about politics ? Sent from the Norfolk Broads Network mobile app

To properly respect the war dead, we must learn the lessons of the past and apply those same lessons. Most alive today have (thankfully) never had to experience thehorrors of those who served. I truly hate the 21st century feast of Nationalism that rememberance has become !

Working for a German company with its headquarters in West Berlin, I first visited the city in 1977. The West was quite impressive, especially the Kurfurstendamm. As part of the visit we took a cach trip to the East - through the notorious 'Check Point Charlie'. On boarding the coach in the K'damm we were told by the West German guide about the 'do's' and 'don'ts' of visiting the East side. Upon arriving at the border check point our West Berlin driver and guide left the bus, to be relaced by East germans. This guide loudly and with pride announced her Communist Party membership and allegiance. She also 'explained' that contrary to popular belief in the West, there were NO Russian military in East Berlin. Then the Passport checks began. A fierce looking woman took each document in turn and scrutinised it ( and each of us) in a manner I had never experienced before - or since ! She was accompanied down the bus by a soldier, with an AK47 at porte. Of course we had been told that there were no Russian military there - but I sare I saw a bit of snow on his boots ! The wall itself was a very sobering sight - especially the section we were taken to where most of the early escape attemps took place,, a large number resulting in death, and each memorial told a sad story.

The best way to keep warm in the winter ? Sit in front of a nice warm fire whilst the boat is safely put away in a snug barn until the Spring

Alpha batteries. I have two x130 ah at £104.99 each delivered (Next day) . Three year garantee too. https://www.alpha-batteries.co.uk/leisure-batteries/

It would have been ineresting had his career been in other than Mercedes - and Mclaren during their 'cheating' period. That would have been a better measure of his 'true' excellence.The happy coincidence of being talented and having the "right" car at the time that others have the "wrong" car is a constant in F1. See Schumacher in the years after his move to Ferrari when he didn't win a championship between 1996 and 1999. He was the same driver but the car was not up to the mark. Then he raced for Mercedes 2010 -2112 with his best result a third place.

Stolen and wish I had written this 😂Bloody brilliant For all parents - particularly those who have (or have had) teenagers! GCSE: Cross-curricular studies for teenagers Time allowed: 1 hour 45 minutes Please show your workings. Mathematics 1. Three people live in a house. All of those people are over the age of 14. Please explain, with the aid of diagrams, why only one of mum or dad can take the rubbish out. 2. Josh has started an apprenticeship earning £140 per week. His mobile phone bill this month was £385. How much pay will he have left over? a) All of it, what the flip should he pay his own bill? b) None of it, he has spent it all on a tattoo 3. Jane wears a clean shirt to school every day. Jane has six shirts. Explain using Bayes Theorem and taking into account microbiological cross-contamination how likely it is that any given shirt on the floor on Thursday morning will be clean enough to wear to school. English language and creative writing 4. “I was like going to the shopping mall and met like Lucy, Dan and like two other people from like school. We went to like Hollisters to get some like T-shirts for Dan and then went to like Primark cos Becky like needs a bikini for her holiday in like Benidorm. We were like starving so we went to like McDonald's to get like some food and met up with like more people from school. We all had like burgers and like chips and some of us had like a drink but some of us didn't have like enough money." Explain the exact meaning and usage of the word 'like' in the above passage. Combined Science 5. Explain, using the periodic table, why WKD will make you puke. 6. Explain the physics behind the phrase "It's just gone". You may use any of the following objects to illustrate your theory: an outdoor coat, one rugby boot, school tie, art coursework. Technology and Computer Science 7. Explain how you will circumvent the broadband security your moderately techy parents have set up. Use diagrams if necessary. 8. You have been invited to sleep over at Harvey's house. Your parents wish to communicate with Harvey's parents about this. (i) Explore and explain the circumstances under which the following items of modern technology would be simultaneously broken in order to prevent this communication from taking place: a) the telephone - you should include reference to both landline and mobile. b) email or any other internet-based communication system. c) carrier pigeon. (ii) Calculate the probability that, in a relatively small village, your parents already know that Harvey's parents have gone away for the weekend. Critical Thinking 9. Explain what happens when you use the last of the toilet roll. a) I put another full roll on the holder. b) I stuff the full roll behind the back of the holder. c) I'm going to Nando’s with Becky Economics 10. You are in a house alone during the day. How many lights should be switched on and remain on? a) Those in the room you're in. b) Those in the room you are about to enter. c) All of the lights including the fridge light as, though you are able to remove plaster when you slam your bedroom door shut, you can't quite shut the fridge door properly. Philosophy 11. It's soooo unfair - discuss.

It does however have Biere de Garde, cracking stuff . There are also a growing number of Micro breweries across the country offering brews as good as our real ales , and many arguably better !

Sorry about the typo - can't edit it now.

Maybe in the 'Home Counties'.....