Graffitti
How is this for a marker advising us that the longer days/lighter evenings are with us once again
Do the graphics really spell out the word LAZE and is this the message really LAZEY ?
Wednesday, 28 March 2012
Longer Daylight
Graffitti
How is this for a marker advising us that the longer days/lighter evenings are with us once again
Do the graphics really spell out the word LAZE and is this the message really LAZEY ?
Sunday, 15 January 2012
NHW Digital Communication Hub
NHW BJ Community Communication Centre - An Aspirational view
NHW BJ Communication/Media Hub
The Vision is for Public Libraries to associate with the local Neighbourhood Watch schemes to serve our new digital community, by encompassing DIGITAL learning, media, news, social, communication, education, with all encompassing leisure/social activities for ALL age groups incl interactive large TV screens , rolling news, Wi Fi , travel and news documentaries discussions group and interests .
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It is acknowledged that 42% of the UK “Over 50’s” have never used a computer
Nottinghamshire County has a population (estimate) of 780,000 (433,000 homes )
100,000 are 50<60yr olds (12% of the county’s population)
95,000 are 60<70yr olds (11% of the county’s population)
+ 98.000 are 70+ yr old (11% of the county’s population)
A potential of 293,000 “Over 50’s” - ( in the county - excl Nottingham City)
Of these 293,000 at least 123,000 will NOT be familiar with a computer, the internet or e mailing and yet more importantly many will also experience regular isolation with only limited everyday contact, with others in their community.
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The NHW organisation is the largest community-based, voluntary charity in the UK. It has more than 10 million members countrywide. – it is acknowledged that the majority of NHW volunteers are "Over 50" The involvement of the libraries with the UK largest volunteer charity NHW should enhance and assist in bringing together the ever widening age groupings involvement and establishment. However, Libraries need to become Digitally sustained centres for Social, Learning, Contact, Communication, News Centres available to ALL AGES grouping together for the benefit, tuition, personal development - with the establishment of limited “outside normal working hours” access
IN June 2010 together with my wife Sandra, we re-established the defunct village BJ NHW scheme . This was achieved with the agreement and assistance of the then Notts Police NHW liaison officer Bob Vaughan .
During a period of 6 days when we recruited 13 volunteer Street co-ordinators . Within a further 7 days we organised and staged a village NHW open day ( attended by the Police , Crime Stoppers, local businesses ) which was a resounding success – overwhelming attended , and at which we successfully recruited a further 25 co-ordinators .
Following these initial achievements we found we were then “on our own” and left to our own devices – Yes ! There was unlimited publicity material available thro the National NHW, but little else. However we must add, we did seek and received welcome advise from both Bingham and Radcliffe NHW scheme co-ordinators with invites and visits to their monthly meetings.
The isolation of the Notts County’s rural NHW schemes still exists although the newly created NottsWatch organisation now may well be able to rectify this. However in our mind, effective widespread communication remains the single individual topic and action which can assist and improve the effectiveness of the actions and work of the NHW Volunteers
Those of us who choose to live in Rural and Urban communities within the our county and as a direct result of the national economic environment are now facing ever further increasing difficulties with public service cutbacks. As communities and individuals we need to and should adopt (the NHW ethos ) and introduce proactive style initiatives and work to develop answers to ease the local area situation for ourselves and NHW members and those who rely on us
As Joint Co-ordinator ( together with my wife Sandra ) of BJ Community Neighbourhood Watch We envisage establishing a permanent, open to all, NHW Online interest group for socialising , personal/ group digital improvement, learning and trouble-shooting PLUS the introducing the development of computer training and social communication within and thro-out all adjacent local communities ( BJ &B, Shelford , Gedling Village, Lambley, Oxton, Lowdham, Gonalston, Hoveringham, Caythorpe and Gunthorpe etc )
A development of this nature can have significant benefits for the collective NHW/Police activities (crime reduction/detection) with an expansion and integration of an “Ears, Eyes and Grapevine” initiative. As Burton Joyce still has a functioning Notts CC Library is centrally and conveniently geographically located for all the 10 villages we suggest the village acts as the Communication Hub
Such NHW inspired development can also have a significant positive impact on all local activities by bringing communities closer together and circulating all types of information such as planned activities and social interests , general announcements, specific announcements, best local offers, specialised services and products, help lines, social agencies, specific and personal individual assistance, interests etc., etc.
A coming together of communities via online, digital links, forums etc. has many personal and community benefits
The cost of creating such a network around the existing BJ Library is mainly in time and community endeavour, however endorsement from Notts CC, Borough/District councils, local Parish Councils, Police, etc with possible/ occasional donations and sponsorship from local sources ie Virgin, BT, Talk Talk and local businesses etc can enhance “the Hub” facilities at BJ with equipment, consumables etc., ( printing, laptops, dongles etc) over a period of time
For example BJ Parish Council has promised Wi Fi facilities ( promised in BJPC notes/minutes)to the BJ library
A renewed BJ NHW “Drop-in” can readily develop into a BJ Communication Hub with volunteers completing training, manning computers and assisting ongoing direct communication with other remote NHW in the local villages ( learners who may have or are involved with the ABC Initiative) and of course others county, nationally and worldwide ( time on the internet and Skype is free )
Establishing a community ONLINE help line at BJ Library with access to ALL local emergency services, Help lines and Social services, NHW POLICE and Charities ( Age Concern etc )will help everyone
Creating a group which enables self expression, contributes articles and opinions on local services and activities for regular postings within the community website burtonjoyceonline.co.uk contributions can stored and transferred to an editor (via individual re-usable “memory sticks”) can instil fresh confidence and interest
Once Wi Fi is available it can deliver additional sessions which enable residents to connect with remote friends and relatives AND use their own laptops onsite
A significant aim of the project is to create day-time involvement for those within our community who may be looking for day time social contact and interest, in order to combat an increasing solitary existence due to age and circumstances
It is worth adding a comment at this point on websites and social media
Website are expensive in their design, ongoing running cost, webmasters time, maintaining and updated with relevant news, comments and interests with sufficient stimulus to create and maintain good levels of regular return visitors ( 70%) bi-weekly/monthly
The most effective and popular websites are consumer based comparison and those offering excellent choice of retail offerings and online purchasing.
Websites dedicate to local affairs, societies and groups are no longer providing the high level online interest expected by the present day Onliners.
The News Sites of BBC, Sky CNN dominate the news market with SOCIAL MEDIA sites eg TWITTER, FACEBOOK etc and the like greedily gathering the masses particularly the regular ONLINERS. The 140 characters and instant online posting of TWITTER and FACEBOOK their facility to add images and links has transformed online news distribution
The recent and current Tunisia/Egypt/Libya/Syria,“Arab Spring News” illustrates completely the instant capability of social media for collecting/ illustrating and circulating news and information.
Even regional/local/news posting coming out of small newsrooms and specialist outlets, influence and effect change in urban/ rural community attitudes and actions. Social media is ideal for Alerts and instant local messaging, information and communicating general or specifically orientated information for individuals and small local organisations .
Yes! Social media is definitely the way forward for local Online simple one-off local messaging, maintaining contact, seeking help etc. The NHW should make greater use of it
Finally a meaningful/genuine relationship between the NHW and members/the community/ the Police/local Councils & Councillors/MP/NottsCC Library service/Social Services and Aid Agencies requires does greater endeavour all round
Collectively we owe it to our communities to do something positive, with haste to change the Status Quo.
It requires only a POSITIVE change in attitude
------------
.
NHW BJ Communication/Media Hub
The Vision is for Public Libraries to associate with the local Neighbourhood Watch schemes to serve our new digital community, by encompassing DIGITAL learning, media, news, social, communication, education, with all encompassing leisure/social activities for ALL age groups incl interactive large TV screens , rolling news, Wi Fi , travel and news documentaries discussions group and interests .
--------------------------------------------------
It is acknowledged that 42% of the UK “Over 50’s” have never used a computer
Nottinghamshire County has a population (estimate) of 780,000 (433,000 homes )
100,000 are 50<60yr olds (12% of the county’s population)
95,000 are 60<70yr olds (11% of the county’s population)
+ 98.000 are 70+ yr old (11% of the county’s population)
A potential of 293,000 “Over 50’s” - ( in the county - excl Nottingham City)
Of these 293,000 at least 123,000 will NOT be familiar with a computer, the internet or e mailing and yet more importantly many will also experience regular isolation with only limited everyday contact, with others in their community.
-----------------------------------------------
The NHW organisation is the largest community-based, voluntary charity in the UK. It has more than 10 million members countrywide. – it is acknowledged that the majority of NHW volunteers are "Over 50" The involvement of the libraries with the UK largest volunteer charity NHW should enhance and assist in bringing together the ever widening age groupings involvement and establishment. However, Libraries need to become Digitally sustained centres for Social, Learning, Contact, Communication, News Centres available to ALL AGES grouping together for the benefit, tuition, personal development - with the establishment of limited “outside normal working hours” access
IN June 2010 together with my wife Sandra, we re-established the defunct village BJ NHW scheme . This was achieved with the agreement and assistance of the then Notts Police NHW liaison officer Bob Vaughan .
During a period of 6 days when we recruited 13 volunteer Street co-ordinators . Within a further 7 days we organised and staged a village NHW open day ( attended by the Police , Crime Stoppers, local businesses ) which was a resounding success – overwhelming attended , and at which we successfully recruited a further 25 co-ordinators .
Following these initial achievements we found we were then “on our own” and left to our own devices – Yes ! There was unlimited publicity material available thro the National NHW, but little else. However we must add, we did seek and received welcome advise from both Bingham and Radcliffe NHW scheme co-ordinators with invites and visits to their monthly meetings.
The isolation of the Notts County’s rural NHW schemes still exists although the newly created NottsWatch organisation now may well be able to rectify this. However in our mind, effective widespread communication remains the single individual topic and action which can assist and improve the effectiveness of the actions and work of the NHW Volunteers
Those of us who choose to live in Rural and Urban communities within the our county and as a direct result of the national economic environment are now facing ever further increasing difficulties with public service cutbacks. As communities and individuals we need to and should adopt (the NHW ethos ) and introduce proactive style initiatives and work to develop answers to ease the local area situation for ourselves and NHW members and those who rely on us
As Joint Co-ordinator ( together with my wife Sandra ) of BJ Community Neighbourhood Watch We envisage establishing a permanent, open to all, NHW Online interest group for socialising , personal/ group digital improvement, learning and trouble-shooting PLUS the introducing the development of computer training and social communication within and thro-out all adjacent local communities ( BJ &B, Shelford , Gedling Village, Lambley, Oxton, Lowdham, Gonalston, Hoveringham, Caythorpe and Gunthorpe etc )
A development of this nature can have significant benefits for the collective NHW/Police activities (crime reduction/detection) with an expansion and integration of an “Ears, Eyes and Grapevine” initiative. As Burton Joyce still has a functioning Notts CC Library is centrally and conveniently geographically located for all the 10 villages we suggest the village acts as the Communication Hub
Such NHW inspired development can also have a significant positive impact on all local activities by bringing communities closer together and circulating all types of information such as planned activities and social interests , general announcements, specific announcements, best local offers, specialised services and products, help lines, social agencies, specific and personal individual assistance, interests etc., etc.
A coming together of communities via online, digital links, forums etc. has many personal and community benefits
The cost of creating such a network around the existing BJ Library is mainly in time and community endeavour, however endorsement from Notts CC, Borough/District councils, local Parish Councils, Police, etc with possible/ occasional donations and sponsorship from local sources ie Virgin, BT, Talk Talk and local businesses etc can enhance “the Hub” facilities at BJ with equipment, consumables etc., ( printing, laptops, dongles etc) over a period of time
For example BJ Parish Council has promised Wi Fi facilities ( promised in BJPC notes/minutes)to the BJ library
A renewed BJ NHW “Drop-in” can readily develop into a BJ Communication Hub with volunteers completing training, manning computers and assisting ongoing direct communication with other remote NHW in the local villages ( learners who may have or are involved with the ABC Initiative) and of course others county, nationally and worldwide ( time on the internet and Skype is free )
Establishing a community ONLINE help line at BJ Library with access to ALL local emergency services, Help lines and Social services, NHW POLICE and Charities ( Age Concern etc )will help everyone
Creating a group which enables self expression, contributes articles and opinions on local services and activities for regular postings within the community website burtonjoyceonline.co.uk contributions can stored and transferred to an editor (via individual re-usable “memory sticks”) can instil fresh confidence and interest
Once Wi Fi is available it can deliver additional sessions which enable residents to connect with remote friends and relatives AND use their own laptops onsite
A significant aim of the project is to create day-time involvement for those within our community who may be looking for day time social contact and interest, in order to combat an increasing solitary existence due to age and circumstances
It is worth adding a comment at this point on websites and social media
Website are expensive in their design, ongoing running cost, webmasters time, maintaining and updated with relevant news, comments and interests with sufficient stimulus to create and maintain good levels of regular return visitors ( 70%) bi-weekly/monthly
The most effective and popular websites are consumer based comparison and those offering excellent choice of retail offerings and online purchasing.
Websites dedicate to local affairs, societies and groups are no longer providing the high level online interest expected by the present day Onliners.
The News Sites of BBC, Sky CNN dominate the news market with SOCIAL MEDIA sites eg TWITTER, FACEBOOK etc and the like greedily gathering the masses particularly the regular ONLINERS. The 140 characters and instant online posting of TWITTER and FACEBOOK their facility to add images and links has transformed online news distribution
The recent and current Tunisia/Egypt/Libya/Syria,“Arab Spring News” illustrates completely the instant capability of social media for collecting/ illustrating and circulating news and information.
Even regional/local/news posting coming out of small newsrooms and specialist outlets, influence and effect change in urban/ rural community attitudes and actions. Social media is ideal for Alerts and instant local messaging, information and communicating general or specifically orientated information for individuals and small local organisations .
Yes! Social media is definitely the way forward for local Online simple one-off local messaging, maintaining contact, seeking help etc. The NHW should make greater use of it
Finally a meaningful/genuine relationship between the NHW and members/the community/ the Police/local Councils & Councillors/MP/NottsCC Library service/Social Services and Aid Agencies requires does greater endeavour all round
Collectively we owe it to our communities to do something positive, with haste to change the Status Quo.
It requires only a POSITIVE change in attitude
------------
.
Sunday, 18 December 2011
BJVP Review
Burton Joyce Village Plan REVIEW
We are justly proud and priviledged to be residents and members of the village community (since 1971) and instrumental in re-establishing the “BJ community NHW “ in mid 2010.
In late 2008 we created and developed “Burton Joyce Online” our Community website - (www.burtonjoyceonline.co.uk) .
Over the period we have attracted a great number of BJ friends .. .. plus several “not so friendly” acquaintances who have not appreciated several of our comments and opinions ( sometimes the truth hurts and/or may be misunderstood )
We are seeking to provide the community information
a)“Online” via our web site,
b) by our e mail circulation list (descrete and private)
c) by offering our “burtonjoycenews” letter, freely available via e mail (discrete/private) and at several locations within the village centre -
The content of our “burtonjoycenews” is and will always be wide and variable including topics associated with the NHW, Local Authorities , Parish Council activities and subjects of interest ( serious, amusing and contentious ) to all in our community – young, mature & seniors
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NOW We did intend to begin the first of our reviews and comments on the progress or otherwise on the concerns and suggestions schemes listed within the recent
BJ VILLAGE PLAN published 2011 - particularly the following topics
THE VILLAGE CENTRE
TRAFFIC & TRANSPORT
LEISURE & FACILITIES
COMMUNITY SAFETY & HEALTH
COMMUNICATION
ENVIRONMENT
YOUNG PEOPLE
HOWEVER..................................
After deciding to review the “Burton Joyce Village Plan- 2011” publication We drafted out copy for the eventual posting online. After a couple of days allowing it to develop, We have now decided NOT to post the notes. Instead we have decided to archive them, within our ongoing study and research paper into the “BJ Community 2009 < ? “ - So here is our alternative and brief conclusion to the current publication
We are of the opinion that the BJVP conclusions reached after 2 years of investigation, culminating in the BJ Village Plan - 2011 publication, is that the initiative lacks the overall, authoritative, technical, content which is necessary for implementing such lifestyle changes needed for our community undertaking.
We suggest that the majority of our community - 74%- who did NOT complete/respond to the BJ Village Plan Questionnairre anticipated the same conclusion !
A final comment - was the creation of the BJ Village Plan and its working committee the direct result of the complete lack of empathy, understanding and communication of the community’s needs/opinions by our Parish Council over the last 5+ years?
Understanding of the need of the BJ community could have, and still can be, obtained with a greater degree of accuracy, less financial expenditure and certainly over a much shorter time period. This can be achieved by all Parish Councillors having REGULAR personal “face to face” contact with each and every interest group, society, organisation’s membership and residents in our community instead of the PLANNED QUARTERLY COMMITTEE MEETINGS –
BJPC ‘s newly created “Community Engagement Committee” please note !!
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Obviously the individually schemes listed, will all progress at different rates/speed. However we do suggest, even at this early stage, that full provision is quickly established and put in place to keep all the community, promptly and FULLY INFORMED with PRO-ACTIVE “Open and Transparent” COMMUNICATION
-----------------------------
We are justly proud and priviledged to be residents and members of the village community (since 1971) and instrumental in re-establishing the “BJ community NHW “ in mid 2010.
In late 2008 we created and developed “Burton Joyce Online” our Community website - (www.burtonjoyceonline.co.uk) .
Over the period we have attracted a great number of BJ friends .. .. plus several “not so friendly” acquaintances who have not appreciated several of our comments and opinions ( sometimes the truth hurts and/or may be misunderstood )
We are seeking to provide the community information
a)“Online” via our web site,
b) by our e mail circulation list (descrete and private)
c) by offering our “burtonjoycenews” letter, freely available via e mail (discrete/private) and at several locations within the village centre -
The content of our “burtonjoycenews” is and will always be wide and variable including topics associated with the NHW, Local Authorities , Parish Council activities and subjects of interest ( serious, amusing and contentious ) to all in our community – young, mature & seniors
------
NOW We did intend to begin the first of our reviews and comments on the progress or otherwise on the concerns and suggestions schemes listed within the recent
BJ VILLAGE PLAN published 2011 - particularly the following topics
THE VILLAGE CENTRE
TRAFFIC & TRANSPORT
LEISURE & FACILITIES
COMMUNITY SAFETY & HEALTH
COMMUNICATION
ENVIRONMENT
YOUNG PEOPLE
HOWEVER..................................
After deciding to review the “Burton Joyce Village Plan- 2011” publication We drafted out copy for the eventual posting online. After a couple of days allowing it to develop, We have now decided NOT to post the notes. Instead we have decided to archive them, within our ongoing study and research paper into the “BJ Community 2009 < ? “ - So here is our alternative and brief conclusion to the current publication
We are of the opinion that the BJVP conclusions reached after 2 years of investigation, culminating in the BJ Village Plan - 2011 publication, is that the initiative lacks the overall, authoritative, technical, content which is necessary for implementing such lifestyle changes needed for our community undertaking.
We suggest that the majority of our community - 74%- who did NOT complete/respond to the BJ Village Plan Questionnairre anticipated the same conclusion !
A final comment - was the creation of the BJ Village Plan and its working committee the direct result of the complete lack of empathy, understanding and communication of the community’s needs/opinions by our Parish Council over the last 5+ years?
Understanding of the need of the BJ community could have, and still can be, obtained with a greater degree of accuracy, less financial expenditure and certainly over a much shorter time period. This can be achieved by all Parish Councillors having REGULAR personal “face to face” contact with each and every interest group, society, organisation’s membership and residents in our community instead of the PLANNED QUARTERLY COMMITTEE MEETINGS –
BJPC ‘s newly created “Community Engagement Committee” please note !!
-------------
Obviously the individually schemes listed, will all progress at different rates/speed. However we do suggest, even at this early stage, that full provision is quickly established and put in place to keep all the community, promptly and FULLY INFORMED with PRO-ACTIVE “Open and Transparent” COMMUNICATION
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Monday, 8 August 2011
BJ OLD SCHOOL
BCTV - OLD BJ SCHOOL MAIN STREET
WHAT A DISGRACE for the village and such an eye sore - located within the premier and the most significant heritage location in our village - is one of the few remaining Heritage buildings within BJ. It is the Old BJ School - now “not so grandly leased” and certainly not grandly kept and serviced by of all people – the BCTV ( British Conservation Trust Volunteers ) .
Some two years ago BJO independently approached the Trust to seek their co-operation in tidying up the site and allowing the community access to the grounds for the passing of some of their leisure time, during the frequents visits to the village centre. This was amicably discussed and improvements were made including tidying up the site - opening the access gate for our resident to gain access etc..
BCTV - EYESORE in BJ
Now once again it has all been allowed to deteriorate way beyond imagination.
WHY is it that the BJPC, BJ Village Plan, St Helens Church ( owners of the site) and possibly the BJ Preservation Society cannot /do not, get together and resolve the matter with the BCTV once and for all . After all we understand the present BCTV lease does not expire until 2021- do we have to tolerate another 10 years of this eyesore – tumble down Asbestos building – and the constant deterioration of the grand Old School’s building fabric ?
If so Why?
If NOT - PLEASE can an agreement be reached quickly - This unnecessary eyesore has been in existence far too long
.
WHAT A DISGRACE for the village and such an eye sore - located within the premier and the most significant heritage location in our village - is one of the few remaining Heritage buildings within BJ. It is the Old BJ School - now “not so grandly leased” and certainly not grandly kept and serviced by of all people – the BCTV ( British Conservation Trust Volunteers ) .
Some two years ago BJO independently approached the Trust to seek their co-operation in tidying up the site and allowing the community access to the grounds for the passing of some of their leisure time, during the frequents visits to the village centre. This was amicably discussed and improvements were made including tidying up the site - opening the access gate for our resident to gain access etc..
BCTV - EYESORE in BJ
Now once again it has all been allowed to deteriorate way beyond imagination.
WHY is it that the BJPC, BJ Village Plan, St Helens Church ( owners of the site) and possibly the BJ Preservation Society cannot /do not, get together and resolve the matter with the BCTV once and for all . After all we understand the present BCTV lease does not expire until 2021- do we have to tolerate another 10 years of this eyesore – tumble down Asbestos building – and the constant deterioration of the grand Old School’s building fabric ?
If so Why?
If NOT - PLEASE can an agreement be reached quickly - This unnecessary eyesore has been in existence far too long
.
Tuesday, 2 August 2011
BJO COMMUNITY CHAMPION
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FIRST BURTON JOYCE COMMUNITY CHAMPION - 2011 is The late Dr JULIA ANNE O'NEILL - aka Julie .
With great admiration, thanks, appreciation and a pride expressed by our village community, we are pleased and humble to announce our first "Burton Joyce Community Champion ".
"Words will never be sufficient to express the great thanks our community owes to this slight in stature ( yet colossus in application) )talented, unselfish, friend and colleague. A lady full of integrity, who unselfishly gave of her time and talents to friends and the community in many diverse ways - mineral extraction , flood defences, Parish Council, country/riverside walks and paths, rare-flora registering etc -The BJ Residents Association.
How many of us were aware of her personal achievement with her creation of a Literacy Charity.
She packed much into her later years, keeping the gravity of her illness to herself. She is a worthy first - Burton Joyce Community Champion"
.
Julie - WE WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER YOU.
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FIRST BURTON JOYCE COMMUNITY CHAMPION - 2011 is The late Dr JULIA ANNE O'NEILL - aka Julie .
With great admiration, thanks, appreciation and a pride expressed by our village community, we are pleased and humble to announce our first "Burton Joyce Community Champion ".
"Words will never be sufficient to express the great thanks our community owes to this slight in stature ( yet colossus in application) )talented, unselfish, friend and colleague. A lady full of integrity, who unselfishly gave of her time and talents to friends and the community in many diverse ways - mineral extraction , flood defences, Parish Council, country/riverside walks and paths, rare-flora registering etc -The BJ Residents Association.
How many of us were aware of her personal achievement with her creation of a Literacy Charity.
She packed much into her later years, keeping the gravity of her illness to herself. She is a worthy first - Burton Joyce Community Champion"
.
Julie - WE WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER YOU.
.
Saturday, 23 July 2011
BJ Online Current Endorsement
A most welcome acknowledgement
Just can't resist posting the email reponse below - (received 21/07/2011) following this email circular
Hi Everyone
Our new style ONLINE presentation and content at www.burtonjoyceonline.co.uk is now well and truly on course, yet still has to be totally completed. We do now have several updates within our - Home Page Editorial , Squawk Box, BJ Diary/Blog, and Forum .
Regards ..... ......
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Response from our Notts CC Councillor
Hi ..... ......
Thanks for the email. I have once again been entertained and informed by an excellent community information tool. Well done and I commend your hard work and commitment to keeping BJ informed.
Kind regards
Cllr Allen Clarke
.
Just can't resist posting the email reponse below - (received 21/07/2011) following this email circular
Hi Everyone
Our new style ONLINE presentation and content at www.burtonjoyceonline.co.uk is now well and truly on course, yet still has to be totally completed. We do now have several updates within our - Home Page Editorial , Squawk Box, BJ Diary/Blog, and Forum .
Regards ..... ......
-------------------------------------------------
Response from our Notts CC Councillor
Hi ..... ......
Thanks for the email. I have once again been entertained and informed by an excellent community information tool. Well done and I commend your hard work and commitment to keeping BJ informed.
Kind regards
Cllr Allen Clarke
.
Friday, 8 July 2011
A day to Savor
'
Attended reunion of MSTS 1952<1955 students - in S Yorkshire. No decrepit oldies there, just the same dynamic charactures of old, living today as it is meant to be - FULLY
We all were some of the fortunate few given a second chance and I should say none were wasted
.
The quality of friendship typical of those born and bred of the time, in the midst of Coal and Steel and in Gods County
.
Yes yet another day to remember and savor
.
Attended reunion of MSTS 1952<1955 students - in S Yorkshire. No decrepit oldies there, just the same dynamic charactures of old, living today as it is meant to be - FULLY
We all were some of the fortunate few given a second chance and I should say none were wasted
.
The quality of friendship typical of those born and bred of the time, in the midst of Coal and Steel and in Gods County
.
Yes yet another day to remember and savor
.
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