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More than double the expected rate of inflation for the period covered by the proposed budget.
Local Authorities have been limited to a maximum 5% increase again this year, they are making cuts to balance their budgets, so it is possible.
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If you want a more formal wording. I have used this as a committal and ashes internment wording.
As the sun rises and as it sets..
We will remember Mum
At the blowing of the wind and in the chill of winter. . .
At the opening of the buds and in the rebirth of spring. .
At the blueness of the skies and in the warmth of summer. . .
At the rustling of the leaves and in the beauty of autumn. . .
At the beginning of the year and when it ends. . .
We will remember her,
When we are weary and in need of strength. . .
When we are lost and sick at heart. . .
When we have joy and wish to share it. . .
When we have decisions that are difficult to make. . .
When we have achievements that are based on hers. . .
We will remember her.
For as long as we live, Mum too shall live. .
For she is now a part of us as we remember her.
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Talk from the your heart not your head, whatever you say will be okay as you are among friends.
Celebrate all the good times you had together and don't worry.
Good luck.
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16 minutes ago, Bikertov said:
Including the now obligatory large and highly paid Equality, Diversity and Inclusion teams no doubt ...
Don't forget they need a head of planning. With only around 400 applications a year they should only need one assistant but any ideas how many planning staff they have.
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If I fall off my perch tomorrow the forum is set up in such a way that someone else can be press ganged into taking on overall responsibility. Admin authority is held by a number of the team to avoid any succession problems.
The forum is also on a sound financial footing thanks to hard work by the team over the last few years.
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26 minutes ago, OldBerkshireBoy said:
You dont have to be a FB member, the BRAG pages are open to all to view.
That is true but we don't have permission to post here from a lot of FB groups.
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This is the link to James Knight's blog. The other article is in a closed group so cannot be reproduced here.
Please remember our Terms of Service when discussing this.
http://www.thebroadsblog.co.uk/2023/11/navigation-charges-open-letter-to-all.html?m=1
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Richard reported a couple of weeks ago that he was having problems with the software and that he is also unwell but hoped to get it up again in the near future.
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I have spent the day onboard doing odd jobs and finding an additional mooring for the new boat. My moorings have been split across the marina, about as far apart as they could be.
I have claimed the one next to Denham Owl as it is only about 50' from Whitey.
Now all I need is Horning to dry out so the boat can be transported down.
I now need to practice stern on mooring, it's been 15 years since I did one 🤞
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Good morning all,
Please be aware that a large tree has fallen and is extending 10m into the channel of the River Yare about 800m upstream of the Water’s Edge pub (true right bank). The tree is currently marked with 2 yellow buoys.
Navigators are advised to exercise caution when navigating in the area. Work to remove the tree will begin next week.
Thank you for your cooperation.
Kind regards,
Tom
Tom Waterfall
Senior Communications Officer
Direct dial 01603 756034
Broads Authority
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Good afternoon everyone,
We’ve received notification that these works are scheduled to be finished tomorrow 17 November. The navigation restriction may be in place until dusk.
Please note this is an extension of the previous date given of 10 November.
For further info see our website: https://www.broads-authority.gov.uk/boating/navigating-the-broads/boating-news/navigation-restriction-thorpe-river-green
Kind regards,
Tom
Tom Waterfall
Senior Communications Officer
Direct dial 01603 756034
Broads Authority
Yare House, 62-64 Thorpe Road, Norwich NR1 1RY
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You might need a refresher driving lesson it's been so long.
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It does beggar belief that they budget for inflation on the previous year rather than on the forecast rate.
One more way of keeping the empire growing.
They are not alone, my mooring fees will go up by 9% in March when inflation should be around 3.5 %.
So much for sustainable increases.
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I think the last few lines of this poem by Bill Mitton are particularly sad.
The Crosses
I stood there before the crosses
glowing white in row on row
Everyone a young life cut short
as the names upon them show.
The dates they died below the names
tell of wars now past and gone
Passchendaele, the Somme, and Mons
of battles fought, and lost or won.
History remembers, as it should
these men who fought and died
Whilst for their families left behind
a dull sorrow tinged with pride.
The faces of boys held now in Sepia
who died in days long gone
yet living on in memories
and hearts, still holding on.
Yet despite the hurt and grief here
what with horror makes me fill
Is that when I look behind me
there are more new crosses growing still.
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Talking to my youngest granddaughter Annie on the way home from school tonight she was telling me about a poem they read out during a Remembrance assembly today, she could recite the first few lines and said it was a lovely but sad poem, I recited my favourite war poem, The Life That I Have, this is now her other favourite poem.
At my grandsons school the vast majority of pupils were wearing poppies on their blazers. Anyone in a cadet unit could wear their uniforms for the day. I saw a good number of Air force, Army, Navy and Royal Marine uniforms, all being proudly worn.
How good to know the next generation are being shown the importance of Remembrance.
In Flanders Fields
In Flanders fields the poppies blow
Between the crosses, row on row,
That mark our place; and in the sky
The larks, still bravely singing, fly
Scarce heard amid the guns below.
We are the Dead. Short days ago
We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow,
Loved and were loved, and now we lie,
In Flanders fields.
Take up our quarrel with the foe:
To you from failing hands we throw
The torch; be yours to hold it high.
If ye break faith with us who die
We shall not sleep, though poppies grow
In Flanders fields.
By John McCrae
The Life That I Have
The life that I have
Is all that I have
And the life that I have
Is yours
The love that I have
Of the life that I have
Is yours and yours and yours.
A sleep I shall have
A rest I shall have
Yet death will be but a pause
For the peace of my years
In the long green grass
Will be yours and yours and yours.
by Leo Marks
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Have you tried the sky view app, it is useful to identify bright lights in the sky.
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Boating News - Breydon and Haven Bridges both operational
Peel Ports have advised the Authority that Breydon Bridge and Haven Bridge are now fully operational.
Vessels will be grouped together on lifts whenever possible. When craft are to transit the bridge in opposite directions, those vessels going ‘with the tide’ will be given priority.
Lifts for weekends should be booked by 16:00 on Friday or on the previous working day in the case of Public Holidays.
For information on how to book passage please visit: https://www.broads-authority.gov.uk/boating/navigating-the-broads/boating-news/haven-and-breydon-bridges-back-in-operation
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Good morning all,
Please note that from Monday 13 to Friday 17 November (during daylight hours) contractors will be carrying out works to replace the navigational lighting on both Reedham and Somerleyton swing bridges.
Pontoons will be present in the river to assist with the works. Vessels may be temporarily restricted and regulated in their movement in the vicinity of the bridges during this period.
Kind regards,
TomTom Waterfall
Senior Communications Officer
Direct dial 01603 756034
Broads Authority
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Good morning all, an update for you below on the navigation restriction at Thorpe River Green.
We have been notified that due to the high-water levels these works have been delayed and are now taking place from today (6 November) until Friday 10 November.
Vessels may be temporarily restricted and regulated in their movement in the vicinity of the works from 09:00hrs until 17:00hrs daily. Vessels navigating must follow all instructions given by the safety boats.
Best
Tom
Tom Waterfall
Senior Communications Officer
Direct dial 01603 756034
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39 minutes ago, Bikertov said:
This is my engine ...
The same engine as in my 1988 Sheerline 740, mine is on hydraulic drive and shows 3700 hours. Seems to go okay, but it was around Horning. It is going to be used on the Southern areas so I will have to see how it goes although I am not to worried about speed.
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Congratulations, very nice boat.
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2 hours ago, kpnut said:
Hopefully someone else will come along and tell us in that case.
Here I am 😁
As the waste pipe is open it would take a prolonged and deep freeze to ice up and if it did it wouldn't damage a S trap but theoretically could cause damage to a P trap.
I have never seen one frozen up either on a boat or in a domestic setting.
If you are worried just pour some salt down the hole and a splash of water to mix it. Much nicer than antifreeze.
The waste would be the easy one to thaw, bit of hot water dribbled down it would work.
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Good afternoon all,
As you have likely seen from the news, Storm Ciarán is forecast to hit the Broads area on Thursday 02 November 2023. Met Office weather warnings of wet and windy weather are currently issued for the East of England, with potential gusts of up to 60 mph.
We are advising boaters not to navigate during the storm where possible, and that fast flowing or deep floodwater is possible, causing a danger to life.
Please ensure boats and covers are secure, and to be aware that high water levels will continue to make navigation difficult in some areas, especially under low bridges. Some moorings may also become flooded.
For boaters who are on the rivers during high winds, please be mindful of where you moor up, avoiding areas with lots of trees and other potentially-unstable structures. When mooring, make sure to adjust your ropes, be aware of the effect that wind has on your steering and be extra careful getting off and on the boat.
Broads Authority Rangers have increased the number of safety checks around the Broads before the storm and will be undertaking additional checks afterward, particularly looking for any trees that might be down in the navigation or any other obstructions.
Check tide times and flood warnings before you travel: https://check-for-flooding.service.gov.uk/alerts-and-warnings
To report fallen trees and obstructions please contact Broads Control which operates daily between 9am – 5pm (on 01603 756056 or email Broads.Control@broads-authority.gov.uk) and call 999 during an emergency.
Best,
TomTom Waterfall
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1 hour ago, oldgregg said:
Nice one, one of Duncan's old hirefleet - They were all nicely built boats.
I did the survey myself, first time I have had to abandon the car and get a boat to do a survey. Ferry Lane was in full flood. I thought it had been well maintained and certainly well built. The best clue was the sliding canopy was square with equal spacing, unlike two previous boats we had viewed.
It has had money spent wisely on it in the last four years.
The accommodation will suit growing grandchildren, 14 year old grandson is now 6' 3"
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Completely stupid action. No doubt a few minutes later my boat was bouncing against the near overtopping quay heading.