@neil, the history of cooperative societies was based in mutual welfare and benefit to all. Although they still support many local initiatives they are big business the same as any other. coop bank told my dad when he queried why their isa rates are so low 'we're so big we're buying lloyds bank so we don't need your money.' I've known several Coop staff off work with depression related ...
Love it!
@ Fred, none of the schemes had herringbone parking because to do it would have meant building out into the flower beds some sort of raised platform which was far too costly. lets just hope this will be better than the last balls up done, at least this had some consultation unlike the previous scheme!!!
Last I heard the feasibility study that was done said that it wasn't financially viable so the plan was dropped. no money was available for it either. It was the baby of cllr vickery when he was chair of the community trust so worth asking him.
Monkey.do - I wouldn't open anything based in a shop at the moment. If you want to start a business do something that doesn't involve huge start-up costs. Do something original, or what you know best. To be honest though, if you're asking others what to do then you're already in trouble!
@Brazilnut - probably because they are not in the middle off stream that recently flooded. huw - couldn't agree more, christmas is not about flashy tripe it's more than that.
Brazilnut - I agree very interesting, to form a balanced opinion it helps to hear the other side ....
I can't say that it is entirely surprising considering the amount of hostility directed at him. Whether it was deserved is another issue completely Interesting times ahead for the carnival committee with chair and vice-chair leaving
It looks a mess with half of it up and the other half hanging down dragging on wet pavements. I understood that it was the Carnival Committee that put it up surely they should take it down. Half a job done, and it does matter because yet again Dawlish looks shabby and uncared for.
Marmite and crisps sandwiches, Dairylea and crisps, cold sausage and piccalli or peanut butter and banana - all good simple fillings. For posh days (!) brie and cranberry panninis can't be beaten....