General Discussion
I saw that live earlier today. Am waiting for Hansard to be published so that I can see what she actually said. Quentin Letts (of the Daily Mail) mentioned her on the Andrew Neil politics show this lunch time and said she was "batty". Anyone know what she's done to her arm?
#Thanks for that Andy, I'll pass that on to them.
and what they give with one hand it seems they will be taking back with the other http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/tories-plan-to-axe-pensioners-benefits-7924940.html
For info. Note that these new proposals will only apply to those newly eligible for their state pensions after April 2016 (suspect that will be wef 6th April as it is the beginning of a new financial year). Applies to men born after (6th?) April 1951 and women born after (6th?) April 1953. http://www.saga.co.uk/money/pensions-and-savings/white-paper-pension-reform.aspx
Many thanks Flo, I'll let them know.
I've been asked by a couple who visit Dawlish quite often if I know of any dogs they could take for walks when they stay down here. They have in mind dogs in rescue shelters/kennels that are presently looking for permanent homes. Can anyone advise where the nearest dog rescue kennels are to Dawlish please. The couple are dog lovers who sadly lost their four legged friend a couple of years ...
Seems from the advert in today's Gazette (see bottom page 27) that they will be recruiting staff in August for their new store in T'mouth. Anyone know when it is due to open?
and this http://www.independent.co.uk/opinion/letters/letters-pensioners-benefits-7834787.html
an interesting read http://blogs.independent.co.uk/2012/06/10/why-pick-on-rich-pensioners-bus-passes/
another "for info" link. If you are a man turning 60 soon or if you are in your early 60s already, then if you type in your birthdate details but then put in that you are female this will give you the date that you should be able to claim you bus pass (but......like I said........things might get changed by the time you reach that qualifying date). ...
