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by Mala591
Thu Jan 09, 2020 6:15 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: New tick box on income tax return form...
Replies: 0
Views: 429

New tick box on income tax return form...

:idea:

"If you want some of your income tax donated to support the royal family please tick this box"
by Mala591
Tue Jan 07, 2020 5:38 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Park view
Replies: 68
Views: 9864

Re: Park view

Reasonably priced good quality real ale/lager
Reasonably priced good quality fresh/homemade food
Comfortable seating areas
Genuinely friendly and helpful staff
Spotlessly clean toilets

It isn't rocket science is it

Good luck to whoever takes it on
by Mala591
Tue Jan 07, 2020 11:21 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: ARTICLE: Burnley confirm Drinkwater return
Replies: 98
Views: 8935

Re: ARTICLE: Burnley confirm Drinkwater return

Should have played in EVERY u23 game when he was 'physically fit'. Yes, even the one the day after the Christmas party trip to Dublin. Why on earth was he there when we were trying desperately to get him 'match fit'?
by Mala591
Thu Jan 02, 2020 12:54 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: What is wrong?
Replies: 110
Views: 11031

Re: What is wrong?

Ageing squad, Westwood and Cork looking exhausted, not enough 'good football brains' (Barton, Defour etc) in the team, players have lost confidence, lack of composure around opposition box, can't play effective one-two basic football move, can't shoot from outside the box, have forgotten how to slid...
by Mala591
Fri Dec 27, 2019 12:47 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Your team vs Man Utd
Replies: 43
Views: 3390

Your team vs Man Utd

Rest McNeil for one match?
JBG back in for more attacking threat?
Play Hendrick left midfield where he looked comfortable last season?
Give Brady one more chance to impress?

I would start with:

Pope
Bardsley Tarks Mee Taylor
JBG Westwood Cork Hendrick
Barnes Wood

The decision is yours.
by Mala591
Thu Dec 26, 2019 10:42 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: 2020 Hero List
Replies: 7
Views: 729

2020 Hero List

Professor Brian Cox

If you are not sure that you agree then watch the series called 'The Planets' currently being repeated on BBC 2. Mind blowing stuff...
by Mala591
Mon Dec 23, 2019 7:04 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Diesel or Petrol?
Replies: 14
Views: 1432

Diesel or Petrol?

Diesel gives on average 20% MORE mpg and produces 20% LESS CO2 so why the mad rush to 'phase out' diesel cars? Yes, I understand that diesel produces more toxic particles but surely the answer is to develop cleaner diesel and better dpf's (diesel particle filters) than to switch en-masse to petrol a...
by Mala591
Mon Dec 23, 2019 5:34 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Best tannoy announcement ever?
Replies: 26
Views: 3827

Re: Best tannoy announcement ever?

At half-time on the Turf many years ago:

'We have some great news. Micky Mellon and his wife are absolutely delighted to announce the birth of an 8 pound mellon.'

:-)
by Mala591
Fri Dec 20, 2019 12:11 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Top player, top top player, top top ...........top player
Replies: 44
Views: 3323

Re: Top player, top top player, top top ...........top player

'In the shop window'

A player who's form miraculously improves when news/rumours that an unexpected transfer enquiry had been received.

Remember any examples?
by Mala591
Thu Dec 19, 2019 8:11 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Best DISCO Record of all time...
Replies: 36
Views: 3103

Re: Best DISCO Record of all time...

Billie Ocean - Love really hurts without you

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=-ys-4krGe6M

Magnificent!
by Mala591
Thu Dec 19, 2019 10:40 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Best DISCO Record of all time...
Replies: 36
Views: 3103

Best DISCO Record of all time...

This is up there with the best. Always a dance floor filler which everyone sings along to.
Meaningful lyrics with one of the best female vocalists ever.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=fNCXnTeQ2nk

Young Hearts Run Free - Candi Staton
by Mala591
Sun Dec 15, 2019 12:56 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Brexit: Uniting the Country Since 31/01/2020
Replies: 22828
Views: 1190948

Re: Brexit: The Naked Truth

If you're taking that view then why bother leaving? We start off with '2020 UK trade standards' which are initially identical to EU standards. These are the basis for any new trade deals with the EU or any other country. The difference is we will also have: Independent immigration policy Independen...
by Mala591
Sat Dec 14, 2019 12:08 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Brexit: Uniting the Country Since 31/01/2020
Replies: 22828
Views: 1190948

Re: Brexit: The Naked Truth

We are already 100% aligned with EU trade standards/regulations and I can see no reason for immediate and significant deviation. A UK/EU trade deal should be the priority which will probably delay other international trade deals but I can see no problem with that (although the US might get a little ...
by Mala591
Thu Dec 12, 2019 9:04 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: The UTC GE poll
Replies: 163
Views: 12386

Re: The UTC GE poll

conyoviejo wrote:
Thu Dec 12, 2019 8:24 pm
Somewhere in Yorkshire ..
I think they forgot their spirit level when they delivered that port-a-loo
by Mala591
Wed Dec 11, 2019 5:28 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: General Election Is On
Replies: 5094
Views: 205002

Re: General Election Is On

I wonder how many of the 17.4 million have changed their minds? No doubt that some didn't realise how complicated leaving would be (a UK/EU customs border across Ireland etc) and will be 'relieved' that they have a second vote. On the other hand there are those who voted remain who are so disgusted ...
by Mala591
Wed Dec 11, 2019 10:50 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: General Election Is On
Replies: 5094
Views: 205002

Re: General Election Is On

People's vote tomorrow.

Remain in the EU - vote Labour or Lib Dem
Leave the EU - vote Conservative

It's still just as difficult a decision to make as it was three and a half years ago so think carefully and MAKE SURE YOU VOTE.
by Mala591
Tue Dec 10, 2019 8:17 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: General Election Is On
Replies: 5094
Views: 205002

Re: General Election Is On

Ongoing national debt is £1.8 trillion and we pay £50 billion each year interest on this debt, which is more than the annual defence budget.

Do you think that this debt should be significantly increased or should the government be trying to reduce it?
by Mala591
Tue Dec 10, 2019 1:19 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: General Election Is On
Replies: 5094
Views: 205002

Re: General Election Is On

'Labour will negotiate a 'good' Brexit deal' = inside the EU customs union = closely aligned to the single market = freedom of movement to continue = still having to pay into the EU So it isn't a 'good' Brexit deal it is basically remain. Is this Labour 'misleading' the electorate or is it just a lie?
by Mala591
Tue Dec 10, 2019 11:01 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: General Election Is On
Replies: 5094
Views: 205002

Re: General Election Is On

But the Tories are telling us Phase 2 can be done in less than 12 months and are refusing to consider an extension to the transition period if it can’t. Given those who know about these things consider it near impossible to sort a trade deal in less than a year then we’re heading for WTO terms on 1...
by Mala591
Tue Dec 10, 2019 10:47 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: General Election Is On
Replies: 5094
Views: 205002

Re: General Election Is On

'Get Brexit done' involves getting 'phase 1' done (leaving the EU). Then getting 'phase 2' done (the trade agreement with the EU). Phase 1 can be done by 31st January next year and phase 2 might take a couple of years of intense negotiation. We need to move forward with the Brexit process or cancel ...
by Mala591
Mon Dec 09, 2019 11:15 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: General Election Is On
Replies: 5094
Views: 205002

Re: General Election Is On

Many Burnley voters still feel 'betrayed' that their democratic Brexit decision has been ignored by Julie Cooper/The Labour Party and that some sort of 'democratic justice' at the ballot box must be enacted to remind our MP's that WE cannot and must not be ignored.
by Mala591
Mon Dec 09, 2019 11:01 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Who are our scouts and who are they watching?
Replies: 42
Views: 3508

Who are our scouts and who are they watching?

Can I suggest an emergency letter from SD to refocus our scouting attention to central midfield Championship players who have natural pace and athleticism as two basic requirements.
by Mala591
Sat Dec 07, 2019 11:19 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Jokes wanted....
Replies: 121
Views: 11739

Re: Jokes wanted....

What is the only advantage of being a dwarf?

When it starts raining you are the last one to get wet :-)
by Mala591
Sat Dec 07, 2019 10:58 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: General Election Is On
Replies: 5094
Views: 205002

Re: General Election Is On

Let's not forget that this isn't really a general election, it's a second Brexit referendum. If you (still) want to remain in the EU vote Labour or Lib Dem If you (still) want to leave the EU vote Conservative We are all now much better informed about the EU than we were for the first referendum so ...
by Mala591
Fri Dec 06, 2019 3:53 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Your team vs Spurs
Replies: 15
Views: 1287

Your team vs Spurs

Assuming Westwood is still injured:

Pope
Bardsley Tarks Mee Taylor
Hendrick Drinkwater Cork McNeil
Barnes Wood
by Mala591
Fri Dec 06, 2019 10:44 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: General Election Is On
Replies: 5094
Views: 205002

Re: General Election Is On

I have been studying the Labour Party manifesto to check out their IMMIGRATION POLICY. Apart from some vague reference to a family reunion policy (which is obviously very important) there is little else of substance. Labour's 'soft Brexit' policy (no Brexit policy?) is also similarly vague. Will the...
by Mala591
Thu Dec 05, 2019 9:56 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: General Election Is On
Replies: 5094
Views: 205002

Re: General Election Is On

The BIG question for the 66% of Burnley voters who voted leave is whether they want to 'back up their democratic decision' and vote Conservative next Thursday. Some will have serious doubts about their original decision and they can vote Lib Dem or Labour. Others still feel strongly that their origi...
by Mala591
Thu Nov 28, 2019 2:35 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: General Election Is On
Replies: 5094
Views: 205002

Re: General Election Is On

Martin. Is the married person's tax allowance changing?
by Mala591
Thu Nov 28, 2019 1:55 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: General Election Is On
Replies: 5094
Views: 205002

Re: General Election Is On

martin_p wrote:If it was income tax it would be called income tax. VAT is also currently the same rate as income tax but that’s not income tax either.
Income tax is paid on ANY income irrespective of where it comes from.
by Mala591
Thu Nov 28, 2019 1:46 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: General Election Is On
Replies: 5094
Views: 205002

Re: General Election Is On

CrosspoolClarets wrote:A big fat lie.

Dividend tax is effectively income tax if set at the same rate as income tax.
and what about the married person's tax allowance?
by Mala591
Thu Nov 28, 2019 1:22 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: General Election Is On
Replies: 5094
Views: 205002

Re: General Election Is On

Hang on a minute! Are the Labour party LYING when they say that NO ONE who earns less than £80,000 per year will pay any more income tax?
by Mala591
Thu Nov 28, 2019 10:54 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: General Election Is On
Replies: 5094
Views: 205002

Re: General Election Is On

So, in the light of the latest poll predictions, where do Labour go from here?

Corbyn promises to stand down if Labour win the election?
More (unaffordable) financial bribes to the electorate?
Promise of an end to free movement in Labour's Brexit proposals?

Anything else?
by Mala591
Wed Nov 27, 2019 9:46 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: General Election Is On
Replies: 5094
Views: 205002

Re: General Election Is On

Let's not forget that this is a Brexit 'people's vote' general election: If you definately want to remain in the EU - vote Lib Dem If you definitely want to leave the EU - vote Conservative If you are totally confused and aren't sure what you want - vote Labour Bear in mind that if you vote Lib Dem ...
by Mala591
Mon Nov 25, 2019 10:13 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: General Election Is On
Replies: 5094
Views: 205002

Re: General Election Is On

Labour are going at this election like a bull in a China shop. Two examples, 32 hour week and scrapping university tuition fees. No reason to mention a totally undeliverable 32 hour week at this stage of an election so why do it? University students should pay something toward their education so why...
by Mala591
Mon Nov 25, 2019 9:08 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: General Election Is On
Replies: 5094
Views: 205002

Re: General Election Is On

Lowbank. What happens if Julie Cooper scrapes to victory due to Burnley's leave vote being split between the Tories and the Brexit Party? What happens then if Johnson missed out on a majority by just one MP? Brexit will probably be lost and the Burnley Brexit Party will be responsible. Has this thou...
by Mala591
Mon Nov 25, 2019 11:34 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: 350 Million
Replies: 163
Views: 12356

Re: 350 Million

To be fair, the numbers getting chucked about for this upcoming general election, by all parties blow it out the water. Yes. As I understand it the Labour Party are proposing an increase of £80 BILLION in day to day spending and another £180 BILLION in capital spending plus £58 BILLION extra for th...
by Mala591
Mon Nov 25, 2019 10:43 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Climate Change is the Single Most Important Issue
Replies: 74
Views: 4723

Re: Climate Change is the Single Most Important Issue

3 Billion more people and 5% less land due to sea level rises. This lower land is frequently used for growing crops to feed us. 500 million displaced people will move to other areas. This issue is too important to be left to politicians and political parties. Personally, I think we can start at hom...
by Mala591
Mon Nov 25, 2019 10:27 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Climate Change is the Single Most Important Issue
Replies: 74
Views: 4723

Re: Climate Change is the Single Most Important Issue

I agree. Far too many human beings consuming far too much.

Compulsory female sterilisation after her second child would be an excellent starting point.
by Mala591
Sat Nov 23, 2019 10:18 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: General Election Is On
Replies: 5094
Views: 205002

Re: General Election Is On

Just a reminder of Labour's Brexit proposals: Stay in the EU customs union Closely aligned to the EU single market (but not in it) No independent international trade deals Possible to have an independent immigration policy (similar to Turkey) Will need to pay (a reduced contribution) into the EU Wil...
by Mala591
Fri Nov 22, 2019 11:13 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: General Election Is On
Replies: 5094
Views: 205002

Re: General Election Is On

We are now in a unique situation ( democratic populism? ) where the average British voter is more 'politically intelligent' than the politicians and their political advisors.

It's the Westminster bubble on steroids.

Most surreal.
by Mala591
Fri Nov 22, 2019 10:39 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Buried or cremated
Replies: 34
Views: 2331

Re: Buried or cremated

I'm being buried for the simple reason that I will have 'Going underground' played at my funeral.

He who laughs last...
by Mala591
Fri Nov 22, 2019 10:02 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: General Election Is On
Replies: 5094
Views: 205002

Re: General Election Is On

Interesting that the Labour Party manifesto has now really ignited the discussion about whether Brexit or a Labour government would be most damaging to the British economy. Let's not forget that employment is at its highest level ever recorded, unemployment is at an all time low, inflation is virtua...
by Mala591
Wed Nov 20, 2019 6:27 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: General Election Is On
Replies: 5094
Views: 205002

Re: General Election Is On

Who are you more inclined to believe, the Daily Mail/Sun or the independent ONS? What both the Sun and the Mail are doing is deliberately misleading people by quoting figures based on the total UK population rather than the working population. If you look at the Suns figures it talks about the adul...
by Mala591
Wed Nov 20, 2019 1:49 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Buying a British built car
Replies: 42
Views: 3113

Re: Buying a British built car

Bit too much for my budget but the brand new UK built electric/petrol hybrid Corolla (yes the name has been changed back again from Auris) is getting excellent reviews in the motoring press. If you're looking for a new family hatchback (rather than an SUV) then check it out.
by Mala591
Wed Nov 20, 2019 1:21 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: General Election Is On
Replies: 5094
Views: 205002

Re: General Election Is On

Do not underestimate the importance of raising the personal tax allowance to £12,500. This has been an extremely important policy for the low paid, for part time workers and most of all for those who are lucky/unlucky enough to be retired.
by Mala591
Wed Nov 20, 2019 12:57 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Sneaky Burnley/AmazonPrime?
Replies: 50
Views: 4621

Re: Sneaky Burnley/AmazonPrime?

Will I get this for free if I vote Labour on Dec 12th?

Along with my free cable broadband and free university education for children/grandchildren.

Bit disappointed that the Lib Dems haven't offered any freebies yet. But there is still plenty of time.
by Mala591
Tue Nov 19, 2019 10:03 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: 2019 Burnley Election Forecast Competition ...
Replies: 101
Views: 8169

Re: 2019 Burnley Election Forecast Competition ...

Conservative 32%
Labour 30%
Lib Dem 18%
Brexit 12%
Green 5%
Independent Briggs 2.9%
Independent Helsby 0.1%
by Mala591
Mon Nov 18, 2019 12:14 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Buying a British built car
Replies: 42
Views: 3113

Re: Buying a British built car

https://www.carwow.co.uk/nissan/juke" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

I have decided to test drive the NEW Nissan Juke which has received good pre-launch reviews in the motoring press. Will feed back when I have and will compare it with a 3 year old Evoque.
by Mala591
Mon Nov 18, 2019 10:00 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: 2019 Burnley Election Forecast Competition ...
Replies: 101
Views: 8169

Re: 2019 Burnley Election Forecast Competition ...

Many Burnley people are going to vote Conservative for the first time in their lives to back up the democratic decision of their Brexit vote.

Expect a major electoral upset...
by Mala591
Sat Nov 16, 2019 10:46 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Buying a British built car
Replies: 42
Views: 3113

Buying a British built car

I am thinking of changing my car and would PREFER to drive a British manufactured/assembled family size vehicle (I'm backing Britain).These are my options and any feedback from motoring enthusiasts would be welcome. BMW Mini Countryman (nearly new) New model Nissan Juke (brand new) Nissan Qashqia (n...