tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-78788178417721028182024-02-08T00:44:00.700+00:00Nigel Robertsnigelrobertshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09550546319013937041noreply@blogger.comBlogger40125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7878817841772102818.post-31680383147498577412022-08-29T13:10:00.001+01:002022-08-29T13:10:11.224+01:00Churches in Norfolk Part 4 St Catherine's Church Fritton<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9m-ozhacagRHZWqS9dP7yqpQtyfD7-wDVt6ttiWtBv6OV5CCJjHz2_DCJoLRJZPN62owuxklz99ohrvHRqistCNg3UKvqy0rjw-4LIKkEhkeArgw4lpb7kTRMi723xrKB03l6CQV_aTZt8EvU32hHLIain2RZqjKskbg2ghZbLgi-4zh9Ji2P5Sr-/s4032/20220826_105831.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9m-ozhacagRHZWqS9dP7yqpQtyfD7-wDVt6ttiWtBv6OV5CCJjHz2_DCJoLRJZPN62owuxklz99ohrvHRqistCNg3UKvqy0rjw-4LIKkEhkeArgw4lpb7kTRMi723xrKB03l6CQV_aTZt8EvU32hHLIain2RZqjKskbg2ghZbLgi-4zh9Ji2P5Sr-/s320/20220826_105831.jpg" width="320" /></a>A beautiful church with round tower sat in trees with an intact Rood Screen, very tranquil setting that meant lingering for a while was not a chore. What was also nice to see the tree avenue that presumably led to an important house or the rectory. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgW5JGQZSI2yWvID3bol14edQ-BWJEPKzoENwxwcO8HsuaEeDf7gHzemjFaCriE70ozS_6G8wEEQ40fIiL-ycW-YWmo71ikSPRWxXDFu_9qpXfnm4e7outuHqNBJqzig_Awbfjv_CM8jFHY1baMHDifA0nId7rs5DLUgO0hXW4xniz9q_8EUKUOPOG4/s4032/20220826_105255.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgW5JGQZSI2yWvID3bol14edQ-BWJEPKzoENwxwcO8HsuaEeDf7gHzemjFaCriE70ozS_6G8wEEQ40fIiL-ycW-YWmo71ikSPRWxXDFu_9qpXfnm4e7outuHqNBJqzig_Awbfjv_CM8jFHY1baMHDifA0nId7rs5DLUgO0hXW4xniz9q_8EUKUOPOG4/s320/20220826_105255.jpg" width="320" /></a>The rood screen was particularly nice, although the access to it would be tight. Finally the stained glass windows were really beautiful, not sure if was the light at this time of day. But the colours were really vivid. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLlUeiFzpZzJcNCt-m8rkDmkjf-TW3AkAjmf_zYazPOI8dcsREiJwHhyIE6jePep_qvi2PtxDdGXu0oQdEQcnS7ag5bL359-CQP9ChZkE2xGMyouiEH94Xsj8Ppi6XC_1ECBVApo30hnbx5gUDuKeQ8FGy6_izeDRQXSzYQnbgwNDV1sJBQ6RZKBLQ/s4032/20220826_110221.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLlUeiFzpZzJcNCt-m8rkDmkjf-TW3AkAjmf_zYazPOI8dcsREiJwHhyIE6jePep_qvi2PtxDdGXu0oQdEQcnS7ag5bL359-CQP9ChZkE2xGMyouiEH94Xsj8Ppi6XC_1ECBVApo30hnbx5gUDuKeQ8FGy6_izeDRQXSzYQnbgwNDV1sJBQ6RZKBLQ/s320/20220826_110221.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrRGg6hNWQUe4TN4dpHDLYt6aCLdxOtgN_BJ2Ujb2kr-i1rUzzp2q1YGFc5yNi4H_AD3Gil7GT1Bv3iEPINcwJdSfijufpbuuTMFPxDg4vZOtbFC0mhKr6qxxzYltcdM_9Vlr-I78thYUtwq6a4W__1IC8gGKG9FwOmFddK89E5EQXMG3n3loBuVKD/s4032/20220826_105426.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrRGg6hNWQUe4TN4dpHDLYt6aCLdxOtgN_BJ2Ujb2kr-i1rUzzp2q1YGFc5yNi4H_AD3Gil7GT1Bv3iEPINcwJdSfijufpbuuTMFPxDg4vZOtbFC0mhKr6qxxzYltcdM_9Vlr-I78thYUtwq6a4W__1IC8gGKG9FwOmFddK89E5EQXMG3n3loBuVKD/s320/20220826_105426.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiL3kpfgsCFjC7UO4A-lqySyBlCW47V3VBpu4URT7jWuqJM1Qb6lVFRjT-9O68QgL51Kc1bxqpMqGXY-YH2CCrx3sQO56H7z2c5uBx3ZSx0WUqHzuDpSsViiskZ3i8tpJzB2_kqVkFf3ojSC-zS6_HU0b8gcmJ0UpEkYv1c5aA7wLYCnYCYuwBT2lXw/s4608/20220826_105322.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="4608" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiL3kpfgsCFjC7UO4A-lqySyBlCW47V3VBpu4URT7jWuqJM1Qb6lVFRjT-9O68QgL51Kc1bxqpMqGXY-YH2CCrx3sQO56H7z2c5uBx3ZSx0WUqHzuDpSsViiskZ3i8tpJzB2_kqVkFf3ojSC-zS6_HU0b8gcmJ0UpEkYv1c5aA7wLYCnYCYuwBT2lXw/s320/20220826_105322.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /></div></div><p></p>nigelrobertshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09550546319013937041noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7878817841772102818.post-44742475999976514102022-04-11T13:50:00.000+01:002022-04-11T13:50:05.974+01:00Churches in Norfolk part 3 St Michael, Great Cressingham<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh27XglGr4rPHj2R0KGykPs4fqbW7mLZBJTtqTtQ3Vb37r3Z0XAFbb2XENEZn3YzYVhEvgJoNatd1FJMjSsRlIWkFLBe0Yu4SgiJbt4cCCoeINqqjzl-WsgIMMcLmcT17j3U39VNpXFk9G-oDoJrqnYmNi8WY-px8TmZ6wrOJNrVeKo-qVxCNFVcYeh/s4608/20220411_110010.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="4608" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh27XglGr4rPHj2R0KGykPs4fqbW7mLZBJTtqTtQ3Vb37r3Z0XAFbb2XENEZn3YzYVhEvgJoNatd1FJMjSsRlIWkFLBe0Yu4SgiJbt4cCCoeINqqjzl-WsgIMMcLmcT17j3U39VNpXFk9G-oDoJrqnYmNi8WY-px8TmZ6wrOJNrVeKo-qVxCNFVcYeh/s320/20220411_110010.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Slight disappointment as it was locked. A lot of newspaper cuttings and signs suggested that there had been theft of the lead roof in the past. A beautiful church never the less. <p></p><p>Was difficult to get get a good close up photo, sad also there were glimpses of pretty stain glass windows. </p><p>The surroundings were strange in having quite modern houses, for the period of the church, around it. There wasn't the usual isolation of many Norfolk Churches. </p><p>Maybe next time can get in.<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEDaw4aYwBsFOuK9TpdVmRIxiLEKwuRrVx8KkkChodnNOVPKfHTXAh4gCbIOB9BPf09kgcnh-ZW6nSvwJDAOr928EI39DQVJxhOKvfMhIw0X-7Taolav4yUSi-DuYK7kLU7Cjak_6ttuciimy4y3Y-9yPEc8hKvUR-SFsiHaY38wWxGZzLTO2BJgC5/s4032/20220411_110203.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEDaw4aYwBsFOuK9TpdVmRIxiLEKwuRrVx8KkkChodnNOVPKfHTXAh4gCbIOB9BPf09kgcnh-ZW6nSvwJDAOr928EI39DQVJxhOKvfMhIw0X-7Taolav4yUSi-DuYK7kLU7Cjak_6ttuciimy4y3Y-9yPEc8hKvUR-SFsiHaY38wWxGZzLTO2BJgC5/s320/20220411_110203.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjlifNi_kzi7gg1Mak7jAwA2vnc5bnD_dZXcdBVdCridCiHwCmG5YZ8-bh49tVzfHmJIwtBou04nrj-WvMigwWnKGrsjz3XN9chCCUDEMjDM5NPw6qXFXMTKZpvv8Zvpoe62jiKKSqQ0aZPS5xvxbFY2uKe6B3bROb-F7ItWbUAgT8e4mFcmlMTgr6/s4032/20220411_104418.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjlifNi_kzi7gg1Mak7jAwA2vnc5bnD_dZXcdBVdCridCiHwCmG5YZ8-bh49tVzfHmJIwtBou04nrj-WvMigwWnKGrsjz3XN9chCCUDEMjDM5NPw6qXFXMTKZpvv8Zvpoe62jiKKSqQ0aZPS5xvxbFY2uKe6B3bROb-F7ItWbUAgT8e4mFcmlMTgr6/s320/20220411_104418.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p></p>nigelrobertshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09550546319013937041noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7878817841772102818.post-18018652106597939822022-02-13T15:44:00.003+00:002022-02-13T15:44:35.410+00:00Happisburgh<p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhuhA6SupkExJ99P8tVoneFOv0i3x8Hvio9MCS11Nw5suL7NI7T0Qf5PeiKo9-rTcXFPWQIn56jmbzS2KpKadZbkByQtaX17qKlRrwEK4TmcJH14gi3o8aVuy-hkq3B0arw3vlqwivo5KFfRWdI66x8B0nqKoCVPAMZKloxKbdIcVHft7UEF7a0yb4D=s4032" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhuhA6SupkExJ99P8tVoneFOv0i3x8Hvio9MCS11Nw5suL7NI7T0Qf5PeiKo9-rTcXFPWQIn56jmbzS2KpKadZbkByQtaX17qKlRrwEK4TmcJH14gi3o8aVuy-hkq3B0arw3vlqwivo5KFfRWdI66x8B0nqKoCVPAMZKloxKbdIcVHft7UEF7a0yb4D=s320" width="320" /></a>A Beautiful part of Norfolk, although not sure how isolated it will be in the summer. Was able to indulge two of my current passions, churches and pillboxes, add in a light house.</div><div><br /></div>The church was especially beautiful with hints of the Rood Screen. <div>The font was especially pretty and looked old.</div><div>There were a couple of interesting plaques on the wall, overall a very calm and tranquil experience.</div><div><br /><div>Beautiful views of the sea from the churchyard.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgvmjDZ06kqH7hHFuiAAuXxYJvmBHWYVCTfW1A49gKtkvOGMZSsWhi-KjeoT0NKRAcWjpmT-0KBc4GA9G1sACHCeRl2lyutw4GB7nB49RaKWHvUFihqgWOsURHhx-oSHGA7WNA3W664ncXbzCcST9dyeVa9TGPhM9CjD_tWvnLYjWQchlGMNAct0gx7=s4032" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgvmjDZ06kqH7hHFuiAAuXxYJvmBHWYVCTfW1A49gKtkvOGMZSsWhi-KjeoT0NKRAcWjpmT-0KBc4GA9G1sACHCeRl2lyutw4GB7nB49RaKWHvUFihqgWOsURHhx-oSHGA7WNA3W664ncXbzCcST9dyeVa9TGPhM9CjD_tWvnLYjWQchlGMNAct0gx7=s320" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgvwV6aV_2aAjgrMmlaVFatIS1fovMeE8SVLAHFfStvyBUgWga8gxExGn62HETlbCWQvYuwpvdYsyZ6jK0APfCCmoBSex6EmjFzVpUw-rAt152pBDFuPeUYKmnZ010BmvOSHELsQXWowKdT06yyAOVaYHHlq7Jd-b4dYDxZzhRPlJyxnCmQg-vSHkca=s4128" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3096" data-original-width="4128" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgvwV6aV_2aAjgrMmlaVFatIS1fovMeE8SVLAHFfStvyBUgWga8gxExGn62HETlbCWQvYuwpvdYsyZ6jK0APfCCmoBSex6EmjFzVpUw-rAt152pBDFuPeUYKmnZ010BmvOSHELsQXWowKdT06yyAOVaYHHlq7Jd-b4dYDxZzhRPlJyxnCmQg-vSHkca=s320" width="320" /></a></div>Incredible church, as it always seems such a small hamlet but such a big church. <p></p><p>Nothing too fancy, the roof is exceptional and craftmanship to repair it is exceptional, there is even a mirror to see the roof, so you don't strain your neck. </p><p>Lots of history relating back to the last king of the Punjab. <br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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So calm so interesting additions that look out of character such as this porch, and extension that reminds me of Georgian Bath. <div><br /></div><div>A little research shows this was a family mausoleum, showing again the relationship of local churches to the families who built them and maintained them. <br /><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEji29NcAa1-WL3kCOyGK6ilUbX7VjJ4kja0hxW3BlQXnueP7BRxPnQVbiOtK_3I_zUjT0EqIW_bp9jJbZxC__hO1YAeO6unB-iAT8VQuuux_jNFmkE8hTU_UQnLBZlWt9QJz9VaC8XgnE8CKRFUPGHbd9k0aIh1k6hRCLnGumuYovW42zvrOjhsQgFJ=s4128" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3096" data-original-width="4128" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEji29NcAa1-WL3kCOyGK6ilUbX7VjJ4kja0hxW3BlQXnueP7BRxPnQVbiOtK_3I_zUjT0EqIW_bp9jJbZxC__hO1YAeO6unB-iAT8VQuuux_jNFmkE8hTU_UQnLBZlWt9QJz9VaC8XgnE8CKRFUPGHbd9k0aIh1k6hRCLnGumuYovW42zvrOjhsQgFJ=s320" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p></div>nigelrobertshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09550546319013937041noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7878817841772102818.post-82043934145979500792020-03-29T14:36:00.001+01:002020-03-29T14:36:36.372+01:00Saga Minatures<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Not posting these as I feel I am an expert, but as something that reminds me of what I did, at least I can touch up the paint. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I use Citadel paints as I find them easy to buy. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">A few gripping beast archers, the yellow is Averland Sunset. Makes things a bit brighter.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The armour I used Leadbelcher, seems to look like armour.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">As with lots of stuff leather not easy, but used Rhinox Hide and Deathclaw Brown as well as Mournfang Brown (I seem to use lots of that, used it for the bases too. </span>nigelrobertshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09550546319013937041noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7878817841772102818.post-8339244400732933912014-08-25T17:37:00.003+01:002014-08-25T17:37:50.826+01:00Running cyclingLooking to start running again, feel fats so can't this being good for a while !nigelrobertshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09550546319013937041noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7878817841772102818.post-41513953892937902052014-06-08T08:39:00.002+01:002014-06-08T08:39:38.354+01:00Swapping Places<span style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">In conjunction with Bike Bath on Saturday
28 June, First will be running a safety awareness programme on the Recreation
Ground from 09:30 to 15:00 as part of its commitment to improving safety
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places with our drivers and see what it's like to sit in the cab of a bus.
Our drivers will also be using the space to cycle around the bus and understand
the difficulties cyclists face, There will be the opportunity to talk to
our drivers about any concerns you might have as well as sharing ideas.</span>
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win a number of prizes including puncture repair kits and bus tickets.</span>
Odddownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17453997045903264642noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7878817841772102818.post-33877049234136313442012-04-22T14:57:00.001+01:002012-04-22T14:57:24.993+01:00Decorating bikes with flowersIt may sound like a silly idea of decorating bikes with flowers, but with Bath having such a heritage of participating in Bath in Bloom, maybe it isn't such a bad idea.<br />
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Anything that is fun and helps cycling is great, if you want to know more hop over to their web site<br />
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http://bathbikesinbloom.wordpress.com/Odddownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17453997045903264642noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7878817841772102818.post-45198463577334431512012-03-18T14:59:00.002+00:002012-03-18T14:59:53.590+00:00NHS billI don't support the NHS bill, saying that in the first sentence, but there is much that this wrong in the NHS, too much time is spent in dealing with contracts with other organisations, bills being sent out that are incorrect, as with many large organisations too much tolerance of poor performance, and inefficient procedures.<br />
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Put in lots of targets as the last government did, doesn't help either. Too much time is then spent either lying, or finding ways to get round these targets. </div>
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To push up quality and reduce costs, competition was introduced. Now we have lots of inefficient large organisations trying to run health services. What do you do if there is no competition ? If you are Labour you introduce it artificially, by over paying and guaranteeing payments, £250 million worth for not treating patients. </div>
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What is the answer ? How about letting local people decide, introducing really local decision making with tax raising powers, so if that area wants the private sector then they can introduce it, if a community wants to spend more then it is possible. Health is a basic necessity, required by all, and often the health service is a major employer in that area, often a centre of that community. That means it needs to be locally controlled. </div>nigelrobertshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09550546319013937041noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7878817841772102818.post-81086161351229990112012-01-26T19:14:00.001+00:002012-01-26T19:14:23.120+00:00Dog control consultationDog Control Orders can give powers to local authorities under the Clean Neighbourhoods and Environment Act 2005 to deal with the following offences:
Fouling of land by dogs or failing to remove dog faeces;
Not keeping a dog on a lead;
Not putting, and keeping a dog on a lead when directed to do so by an authorised officer;
Permitting a dog to enter a designated space from which dogs are excluded;
Taking more than a specified number of dogs in designated area
The proposed Dog Control Orders will replace all existing byelaws relating to dog control introduced in various locations across Bath and North East Somerset.
The new Orders if introduced will also allow Council Officers to issue fixed penalty notices of £75 for breaches. children's play areas and areas for which the primary use is sporting recreation for the orders relating to dogs on leads and exclusion.
You can view all details at the public website with links to relevant maps at http://www.bathnes.gov.uk/environmentandplanning/animalwelfare/Dogs/Pages/ConsultationonDogContralOrders.aspx
The consultation period will take place from 26th January 2012 to 20th February 2012 to enable Bath & North East Somerset Council to receive representation on the proposed Dog Control Orders from both dog owners and non-dog owners.
There will be three advice sessions to provide further information on the proposed Dog Control Orders taking place at:
The Guildhall (Council Connect reception), Bath on 8th February 2012 between 11.30 and 1.30.
The Hollies, Midsomer Norton on 1st February between 10am and 12pm.
Riverside, Keynsham on 27th January 3pm and 4.30pm
Copies of the proposed orders and plans are also available for inspection free of charge throughout the consultation period during normal opening hours at the following locations:
Bath Street office, 9 – 10 Bath St, Bath.
Guildhall. High Street, Bath.
The Hollies, Midsomer Norton.
Riverside, Keynsham.
Representations on the proposed Dog Control Orders should be made to Bath and North East Somerset Council by 12 midnight on the 23/02/2012 either by writing to:
Dog Control Order Consultation
Bath and North East Somerset Council
9 – 10 Bath St,
Bath
BA1 1SN
or by email to DogControlOrders@BATHNES.GOV.UK
Representations received after 12 midnight on the 23/02/2012 cannot be accepted.Odddownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17453997045903264642noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7878817841772102818.post-21240965077875867892012-01-03T16:19:00.003+00:002012-01-03T16:19:50.608+00:00Bus services - what cost ?Got a small shock on the bus today finding out the bus fare had gone up, expected, around 20%, size not expected.<br />
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There are two questions, why and what effect will it have ?<br />
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Why is easy, I suspect increased fuel costs being passed on, and with some many users having free bus passes, it won't alienate much of their clientèle. A quick check of the profits of First Group <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-scotland-business-15654551">http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-scotland-business-15654551</a> shows them to be healthy, not surprising as it is an monopoly.<br />
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What effect ? As I have already suggest I suspect not much amongst the current clientèle, but amongst those possible converts from the car ? You can already see the outcry, How much ! It only costs me ... to drive, fill in as appropriate. That is not going to help us who believe in a greener future.<br />
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It makes me interested with peak oil coming shortly, for an explanation see <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peak_oil">http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peak_oil</a>, what can the council do ? Well actually nothing, we have no powers, that horrible woman Thatcher again. Not quite true, actually a little. We have powers to do what we want for the economic and social well-being of the area. So in theory we could set up a bus company if we wanted, and make it cheaper, but could we as a council make it work ? Sadly the answer is probably no. as with running the Spa, being run by an excellent company. First is good at what it does, it does cut corners, still get lots of complaints about the early 14, but the council doesn't have that expertise. The council would run a worse service. We are stuck with what we have got, a good company, but high prices, no carrot to turn away from the motor car.<br />
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It is sad that yet again the environment is subject to the whim of shareholders who want the maximum return.nigelrobertshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09550546319013937041noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7878817841772102818.post-81161713763223058072011-10-24T19:18:00.000+01:002011-10-24T19:18:32.160+01:00Cycle InfrastructureThere was an interesting discussion on twitter about what is required to do to improve the lot of cyclists.<br />
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Sometimes 140 characters is not enough to express an opinion, so here goes with nearly unlimited characters !!<br />
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The problem is lack of infrastructure, a car culture that makes cycling scary, and police that don't appear to think cyclists are a priority. No cautions, for parking in cycle lanes, no cautions for stopping in advanced stop areas, no interest when difficult junctions are pointed out, just my experiences.<br />
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As a councillor I have never been asked about cycling provision. I was elected in 1992. I have been asked about car congestion, about speeding traffic, cars parking on the pavement, lack of parking spaces, untaxed cars, all familiar issues for a local councillor. <br />
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As I try and get my colleagues to look at, and a number of other green issues, they look blankly. No mentioning it to them, what is the problem, just pandering a crazy minority. We need to generate a critical mass, a number of people that can't be ignored. In someways I am not helpful, I already cycle, I have learnt to use lots of lights not to cycling in gutter to give myself space to keep away from the potholes, what about new cyclists, what makes them safe and not give up after one day ? Do we provide things for cyclists like me or do we provide for non cyclists, is that more car free zones ?<br />
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The vision is to link up all the urban areas in Bath and North east Somerset with car free paths, can it be done. Why not? I just need a little help.<br />
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Maybe a small voice maybe heard, below is my attempt to be heard via Bath and North east Somerset coouncil
The council expresses concern that the Department for Transport is pressing ahead with a ten-year trial of longer lorries, despite acknowledging the potential danger to vulnerable road users and the impact on road infrastructure, in heritage cities such as Bath.
During its first year, the trial could see 1,800 of the larger vehicles on the roads of the UK.
The Council asks
The leader of the council to write to the secretary of state for transport expressing this councils concerns.
Asks the council's officers to look at the effect of these lorries on the roads through Bath, with a view to mitigating any risks, such as lorries getting stranded, and damage to Bath's vaults.nigelrobertshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09550546319013937041noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7878817841772102818.post-14328800523362544212011-09-04T20:20:00.001+01:002011-09-04T20:20:39.114+01:00CyclingWent Cycling with my son, out on a relaxed ride 63.286 miles and out for 5 hours 37 minutes and 6 seconds !!<br />
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Lots of nice places visited. Lots of jelly babies eaten. Not too many issues with car drivers eithernigelrobertshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09550546319013937041noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7878817841772102818.post-83735042133855759912011-08-29T17:25:00.000+01:002011-08-29T17:25:04.888+01:00Philosophical QuestionIf dog owners have to pick up their dog mess why don't horse owners ?nigelrobertshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09550546319013937041noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7878817841772102818.post-89043251005698755242011-08-13T15:08:00.001+01:002011-08-13T15:08:33.878+01:00TargetsSometimes the problem with targets are when you make them, now can cycle from Home to Bitton and back at an Average of 18 mph (18.1 mph in fact)nigelrobertshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09550546319013937041noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7878817841772102818.post-2671021143464233482011-08-03T18:38:00.000+01:002011-08-03T18:38:01.365+01:00Should you treat teenagers as adults ?I had an interesting experience today, going along the cycle path, quite quickly, I came across 3 teenagers on bikes. One pulled out unexpected, but something I had anticipated (this is an occupational hazard along the path), my fault as I hadn't rung the bell. I slowed down and they move away to let me pass, and as they had been kind I said "Thank You" and sprinted off.<br />
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Upon seeing them again later on I got a lot of abuse, I suspect because they had interpreted my comments as being sarcastic. I felt I had been genuine, as they had moved out of the way. This got me thinking for the rest of the ride, what would I do in a similar situation ?<br />
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With hind sight I will treat the next set of teenagers as adults, as this is I believe the right way. Maybe next time don't wear sunglasses, as I am told eye contact is always best !nigelrobertshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09550546319013937041noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7878817841772102818.post-84527369229644926852011-07-31T15:34:00.000+01:002011-07-31T15:34:00.633+01:00Sunday ramblingsHad a good cycle ride Saturday, got well into South Gloucs, hope to go over the bridge to Chepstow shortly. Problem was I got lost several times, and to get between A and B had to use A and B roads. However, what a difference between S. Gloucs and Bath and North East Somerset, there was often stretches of cycle lane along the main road segregated off by white lines, so even though traffic was thundering past I felt relatively safe. It got me thinking where in Bath and North East Somerset does this sort of segregation exist ? Along the A4 you can cycle along the pavement between Saltford and Keynsham, but after that I am stuck, maybe anyone else has a view.<br />
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It can be quite boring going on about cycling, but I believe that we have a big issue with peak oil coming up, and the level of obesity that exists. Working in a hospital laboratory, we don't need any more tests, especially for self inflicted diseases such as diabetes. There is a link, and yes I was wearing a helmet !nigelrobertshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09550546319013937041noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7878817841772102818.post-46894475192819615522011-07-24T09:10:00.001+01:002011-07-24T09:10:16.306+01:00Promoting Cycling little things matter.I had posted earlier the question and answer I put to the cabinet about grit bins, and frankly I am really disappointed. There is nothing done for cyclists in the winter, the result of this course of action is cyclists will be forced to use roads that are narrowed due to ice or snow, making it more dangerous for them and more inconvenient for motorists. Of course the other alternative is that use their cars !<br />
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The answer about path wardens is irrelevant there are few houses near the path for anyone to be a warden.<br />
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Why worry about this ? The Bristol Bath cycle path is the super highway into Bath. Cycling in the winter along the path there are difficult patches, the worst being the run down to the gate. If we are ever going to see a modal shift then encouraging alternative routes, especially those that are car free, matter. There is an over reliance on the car, its contribution to of car travel to global warming is problematic.<br />
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We need a few carrots to help the change, what would have been the cost of the grit bin, plus grit ? less than £1000 ? sometimes it is not about the big things, a lot of little things add up.nigelrobertshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09550546319013937041noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7878817841772102818.post-49575558442850086682011-07-24T08:58:00.000+01:002011-07-24T08:58:24.844+01:00Grit for cyclingLast winter the cycle path Between Bath and Bristol was impassable due to the ice at the end of the path into Bath. The cycle path is a well used commuter link into Bath. Major transport routes into Bath are gritted, this route has nothing. The steepness of the path means it becomes impassable.<br />
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Would the executive member arrange for a grit bin to be installed before the winter at the entrance to the path?<br />
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Answer from: Councillor Roger Symonds<br />
The Bristol - Bath Railway Path is recognised as a valuable route for commuters and leisure users. Under the current arrangements grit bins are only provided on the public highway. The Bristol Bath Railway path is not an adopted highway and also fails to meet the gradient criteria to qualify for a grit bin.<br />
During the coming winter Path Wardens will be provided with a small quantity of salt in a bagged form. This will enable the path to be salted during severe weather. Criteria for grit bins is included in the Winter Maintenance Plan previously considered by the Overview and Scrutiny Panel for Safer and Stronger Communities. This Plan will be the subject to further consideration and a decision by the Cabinet before the onset of winter.<br />
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The council has been Doing things well; two tunnels, 5 Arches, Bristol Bath cycle way
However there aspects of Safety - such as non compliance with advanced stop at junctions, parking in the cycle lanes. Asking the police about prosecutions, shows this isn't a high priority. There were none in Avon and Somerset.
There needs to be a change of attitude, amongst all of the public bodies.
Speaking with officers directly involved they are committed, but is the corporate council ? We need to deliver, there are small things we do quickly. Grit bins on the cycle path, linking the Bristol/Bath cycle path to the two tunnels and to the tow path to Bradford upon Avon, cutting back vegetation that narrows the paths.
There many routes in North East Somerset, need to link the two tunnels to Radstock, links down the A4 to Keynsham, works at Farringdon Gurney.
There are longer term issues, What do we need to do to encourage cycling is to create separate space, safety and worries about car drivers being a major obstacle to cyclists.
It is difficult to mention cycling without mentioning Pedestrians, there are inconsiderate cyclists, but they are the minority. Proving safe spaces for cyclists means less excuses for those that don't look out for pedestrians.
When we as a council deliver then we can say that Bath and North East Somerset is a better place to live.</span>
</pre>nigelrobertshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09550546319013937041noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7878817841772102818.post-41764034670519757612011-07-17T11:09:00.001+01:002011-07-17T11:16:48.464+01:00Is it just footfall that drive economic activityHaving heard a usual speech by the business community that the only thing important is getting more people into Bath, doesn't matter how they they stay or alternative have they anything to do here when they arrive, just get lots of people in. It is interesting to look at what drive economic activity ?<br /><br />There are interesting questions ?<br /><br />Is Bath different to other cities, are there more independent shops ?<br />Can you find them as a tourist ? For that matter can you find them as a resident ?<br />What is the footfall in Bath now and what was it in the past ?<br />What is the rate of return for tourists ?<br /><br />Interesting looking at www.visitbath.co.uk, the council owned web site, cycling is one option.<br /><br />Bath Adventure Tours provides tailor made activity days with a difference. The activities you choose are entirely up to you, whether you want an action packed climbing trip or an afternoon canoeing our team will go that extra mil<br /><br />Not sure I can take my bike on either of these !<br /><br />Walking doesn't mention the Cotswold way<br /><br />Might be interesting to come back to this topic later, meanwhile going to try and get some of these questions answered.Odddownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17453997045903264642noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7878817841772102818.post-8826720819826720292011-07-10T08:12:00.001+01:002011-07-10T08:13:14.167+01:00Cycling - Bristol to BathTrying to increase stamina. Was pleased to break my own record on the urban bike from Bristol to Bath 46 minutes 21 seconds. 17 mph average. Trying to move on to 100 miles per week.Odddownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17453997045903264642noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7878817841772102818.post-87254501246369108842011-05-24T07:33:00.000+01:002011-05-24T07:34:52.289+01:00Cycling - back to practiceWith a bit of time off for the elections, back to the routine runs, managed 16.9 mile a hour average on cycle path feeling happyOdddownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17453997045903264642noreply@blogger.com0