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Futuroscope France

We would like to go here next summer. We would like to stay in a caravan site in Poitiers. Does any one know of any sites in the area. Also does Eurostar go anywhere close to pointers?

sp1814

Do You Think James Mcclean Has A Point In Not Wearing A Poppy?

I think for him, given his background, it makes sense - and I have a degree of sympathy for him, because at this time of year the 'poppy fascists' come out in force. I always buy a few each year (one...

The Builder

A Builder's Guide To The Opera... Part 1

Right, replying to Eve's question with a bit of Mozart this week made me think that we could do with a bit more opera on this site. So, exploring a little of the world of Bel Canto, this could be fun....

losgigs

Sounds Of The 70S Bbc4

On now - some brilliant music. Takes me back to when I was 18 in the early 70s :)

mikey4444

Senior Rail Card

Does anyone know if a Senior Rail Card gets you any discount on the Tube please ?

anotheoldgit

Mohammed's Command To Go Forth And Multiply'

/// Along with the weekly shopping, Mohammed said they have to fork out on modern gadgets for their children as they all want iPhones. ///...

-Talbot-

Interesting Projections

http://www.ons.gov.uk/ons/rel/npp/national-population-projections/2014-based-projections/stb-npp-2014-based-projections.html 14% poulation increase ... we had better get busy building some...

hippyhoppy

Cheapest Way To Get To St Ives From Cheshire....

Our options are train or drive.. however a) I don't fancy a 7 hour drive (Boyfriend is being very unhelpful and has just has a hip op so can't drive, ergo, leaving it all to me (bearing in mind I can...

wiltsman

What Do You Recommend As A Substitute For ...

... the use of supermarket plastic bags, which I used in my kitchen waste bin affixed to a door under the worktop? I never wasted these bags, but will soon have to look for an alternative. Ideas...

-Talbot-

Sepp Sings

Hopefully they will all turn on each other now. http://news.sky.com/story/1577675/blatter-russia-decision-made-before-vote...

anotheoldgit

Proof That 'beggars' Can Be Choosers.

http://www.express.co.uk/news/world/615164/Migrants-Sweden-Rural-Holiday-Home-Swimming-Pool-r-badet-Islamic-State...

mikey4444

No More Bobbies On The Beat, Under The Party Of Law And Order ?

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-34651119 "The comments have been made by the chairwoman of the National Police Chiefs' Council (NPCC), Sara Thornton, and Craig Mackey, the deputy commissioner of the Met...

sandyRoe

Osborne Once Famously Said: 'we Are All In This Together'. Do Many Of The Rich Suffer From Malnutrition?

Or is it an affliction of the poor which will be made even worse if the proposed cuts in welfare take effect?...

ToraToraTora

So Obvious To Anyone With Any Sense, Why Not The Eu?

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-australia-34654460...

bednobs

Blind Summit - Highway Code?

on my way to ork i go pat 2-3 "blind summit" signs. They look like ordinry ups and downs to me, so what makes a blind summit - surely you cant see wht's on the other side of ny hill?...

bazwillrun

Another Prime Example...

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-34645179 of why we need to get out of the tentacle like clutches of these dictatorial empire building gangsters.... "UK was unable to apply a zero rating under EU...

ToraToraTora

How Much More "due Process" Must We Afford This Pond Life?

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-34647727...

mushroom25

Bond Can't Be Gay Or A Woman, Says Roger Moore

http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/films/news/roger-moore-says-james-bond-cant-be-portrayed-by-gay-man-or-a-woman-that-wasn-t-what-ian-fleming-a6707851.html it's true that ian fleming...

tonyav

Tim Sherwood Sacked

Well he's been sacked. http://www.msn.com/en-gb/sport/premier-league/tim-sherwood-sacked-aston-villa-axe-manager-10-premier-league-games-into-season/ar-BBmpTZh?li=AA9SkIr...