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Monday, 19 May 2014
Sunday, 18 May 2014
Cambridge United promoted (back) into Football League
After several seasons in the Conference League, Cambridge United beat Gateshead at Wembley this evening to gain promotion back into the Football League Division 2. So next season they will be pitted against the like of Plymouth Argyle.
It was a tense end to their season as they lost against Gateshead at Wembley last Sunday. The promotion is well deserved and, although (mainly) a "fireside supporter" it pleases me enormously.
See http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/27360422 .
It is a pity the BBC or ITV don't broadcast League 2 games live. MUCH less expensive than Premier League and the clubs would benefit enormously from the broadcasting rights.
It was a tense end to their season as they lost against Gateshead at Wembley last Sunday. The promotion is well deserved and, although (mainly) a "fireside supporter" it pleases me enormously.
See http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/27360422 .
It is a pity the BBC or ITV don't broadcast League 2 games live. MUCH less expensive than Premier League and the clubs would benefit enormously from the broadcasting rights.
Friends visit
Today we were visited for lunch by our old friends Jean and Alan who live in Letchworth in Hertfordshire. This afternoon they visited Burwell Museum and Windmill. These are friends from university days. We see each other not too often, but when we meet up it is as if we last saw each other just a few days ago. This is a measure of true friendship.
Saturday, 17 May 2014
Salcombe (South Sands)
Some days ago I mentioned how my old hometown Salcombe was in danger of being ruined by out of character developments, mainly by profiteers from outside only really interested in profits and not the longer term best interests of the town.
Next week (May 20th, Cliff House) there is a public meeting on plans to develop the Tides Reach Hotel site at South Sands. See http://www.tidesreachdevelopment.com/plans-and-images/ . This is a chance for the general public to influence the planning decisions. In my view, apathy could take over and the whole plan get approved even though it could ruin the area. Go on-line and get your democratic voice heard or visit the exhibition and complete feedback forms!
Maybe I am totally wrong although recent planning decisions make me think the developers have BIG ideas and they are assuming the plans will just be waived through.
From http://www.tidesreachdevelopment.com/plans-and-images/ |
Maybe I am totally wrong although recent planning decisions make me think the developers have BIG ideas and they are assuming the plans will just be waived through.
Friday, 16 May 2014
Bizarre sounds this afternoon
This afternoon our ears were hit by a couple of bizarre sounds.
Firstly the sound of a bagpipe sounding a lament leaving a house in our Close to accompany the coffin of a neighbour who died having had Altziemers for many years. Later the bagpipe could be heard as the coffin left the church.
Then the sound of a Rag and Bone man's van with the song "Any Old Iron". This I had not heard for years and years. See http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Any_Old_Iron_%28song%29 . At one time this was a familiar street sound, but not any more.
Firstly the sound of a bagpipe sounding a lament leaving a house in our Close to accompany the coffin of a neighbour who died having had Altziemers for many years. Later the bagpipe could be heard as the coffin left the church.
Then the sound of a Rag and Bone man's van with the song "Any Old Iron". This I had not heard for years and years. See http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Any_Old_Iron_%28song%29 . At one time this was a familiar street sound, but not any more.
Chippenham
This is the OTHER Chippenham (near Newmarket) rather than the one in Wiltshire. This Chippenham has a hall with a massively long wall than must have cost thousands when made in the 1700s. It also has delightful cottages (see above) which look like alms houses, or cottages for workers on the local estate.
Snailwell
Snailwell is a small village a few miles from here. It is nothing special: a collection of delightful houses and cottages in the older part and a few more nondescript houses in the rest of the village. It does have a splendid little church with a round tower. These towers are common in East Anglia but far less common locally. This was the first church in which our grandson rang a church bell some years ago now when he was about 4.
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