neilh's Posts

Mules Park is great - did you find the Community garden there?  And the walk up the dell which is almost tropical jungle!

Hope at last for fighting back against the decimation of this country's caring society by the uncaring Tory party

Spotted a seal off Holcombe beach last Wednesday - same one?

At last, hooray!!!!!!!

More plausible than what?  No one has ever siad there were 250,000 people in Westminster Square (it only holds about 20-25,000) but the last people were arriving at the square as the speeches were finishing and most who had just come to show support on the march itself dispersed after reaching the square.  As for plausibility, over time there was a column of people about 4 miles long (that's about ...

Keep at it Sarah.  I believe I saw a few days ago that there is an interesting trial starting in Finland of the idea of a civil wage.  I think the idea is that everyone has a role to play in society and that role should be recognised by everyone receiving a minumum salary which also replaces the whole benefits system so you start to combat socila injustice at a stroke by just removing it. The ...

Volunteering in Health also provide a hospital car service

I suspect the comment on "OurSoul" may be a reference to what the baby says in the film Meet the Fokkers.

And here's the latest attempt at banning Freedom of Expression: http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/illegal-30ft-mural-david-cameron-5690994?fb_ref=Default#ICID=sharebar_facebook

This isn't about whether Labour or Conservatives would do better or worse.  It's about having a parliament that fairly represents the views of the population and some form of PR is the only way to achieve that.  What is blatantly unjust is that two-thirds of the country voted against the Conservatives and yet the Conservatives get a majority control.  Labour is not exempt from blame in creating ...

Coming back to composting, I'm planning to go to the Teignbridge Community Composting session on 5th June so I'll report back here.  Anyone else going as well?

@HuwMatthews2 - agreed.  there is a lot of work to do and the next 5 years to build a stronger base.

If we are to break the stranglehold of the two largest parties we must secure electoral reform and a method of proportional representation in Parliament which truly and fairly reflects the views across the country, not just those hijacked by the 'first past the post' system.  To achieve this we need to show the support that really exists for the current minority parties.  This means voting for ...

You might like to check the Telegraph's Christopher Booker's dubious record of inaccurate reprting on a number of subjects: http://www.theguardian.com/environment/georgemonbiot/2011/oct/13/christopher-booker

RE community Composting - a great idea.  Why use all those carbon miles in carrying garden waste to a distant site when it can be processed and recycled locally?  I think Chudleigh has such a scheme.  There's no reason why Dawlish couldn't have one, two, three or more composting centres.  Think Green!

And I'll repeat the message here about Thatcher's legacy: https://www.facebook.com/ShelterUK/photos/pb.10677003998.-2207520000.1430420290./10153000347583999/?type=1&theater

Thatcher's housing legacy ..... https://www.facebook.com/ShelterUK/photos/pb.10677003998.-2207520000.1430420290./10153000347583999/?type=1&theater

So how many of you have voted live on-line?

I think the words got mixed up there.  Shouldn't it read "UKIP - a threat to our civilisation"

Yes dragons would be interesting!

Alternatively, forget about the turn-coat Lib Dems and their opportune alliance with the Tories and vote Green for a party that truly cares about political and economic change. In the words of the Green Party candidate: "My priorities are Social and Environmental Justice.  I am working for a fairer, more equal society: to build a successful, sustainable green economy; to bring an end to austerity; ...

Or vote for the only real alternative - the Green party - if you want to bring about political and economic change thta benefits the community and lays the foundation for a better world for future generations.

The rock they refer to as the Clerk is actually Shag rock.  The Parosn & Clerk rock stack formation is further round the headland

Wonderful photos.  I liked the Tea room up on Haldon - I wonder who their customers were.

Watch out for Free Art Fridays

Well done Lynne!

Thanks Lynne.  Very useful

@Clive .  yes, agree.  it's obviously an issue with roof-mounted panels but solar arrays in fields could be arranged in a semi-circle to pick up more power evenly throughout the day.

@warrior - totally agree

Meanwhile the USA continues to supply arms to Israel to kill children in Gaza. Good one Yanks!

Great idea but Dawlish site looks like it still needs work doing on it - links are missing on various pages

Yes a good decision which means we'll eb able to walk along the seawall at high tide.

You could try "Walk This Way" - they meet regularly every week in Dawlish & Teignmouth for walking and coffee.  Details on Teignbridge site.

Wonderful design!

So needs a group with vision and energy to bring about change

What a wonderful contest.  What's not to like about a man in a giant hamster wheel, giant trampolines and the wonderful Austrian Conchita.  More of the same next year hopefully!

@Lynne - are the numbers percentages?  if so they look surprisingly high for election turnouts.

Is this different from the Barrel jellyfish which have been drifting ashore?  The Barrel does have stinging cells but they are designed to kill plankton.  They are not supposed to be strong enough to pierce human skin.

If you didn't already know it's National "Get Walking Week". http://www.walkingforhealth.org.uk/get-walking/why-walk/get-walking-week-2014?utm_source=Walking+for+Health+e-newsletter&utm_campaign=c7653221fb-Get_Walking_Week_news_alert_vol&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_64ec73a11b-c7653221fb-417219697 Walking doesn't have to be 10 mile hikes across Dartmoor.  Regular short walks have physical and ...

Great day out!