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What worries me is that, one of these days, they'll make it compulsory! senior Anglican minister has said. The Very Rev Kelvin Holdsworth wrote in a blog post that Christians should hope that “the Lord blesses George with the love of a fine young gentleman” to help the progression of LGBTQ+ rights in the church. When is somebody going to put a stop to this damned nonsense. This is a four year old child who wants nothing more than a toy police car for Christmas. Is it any wonder that children today are suffering from anxiety, depression and assorted mental health is

It's high time these perversions were recognised for what they are. If things carry on at this rate it does not bode well for the human race. When all is said and done it takes one of each to create new life so where do we go if we pair up with one of the same persuasion?. The do gooders of this world have got a lot to answer for in the damage they have done to society and the status quo of life.

I understand why you find poetry such a help, Commo. Among my favourites are Eden Rock by Charles Causley and The Prophet, by Gibran. Don't know whether you are familiar with either of them.. I also like this, by an unknown author Perhaps Perhaps, if we could see the splendour of the land To which our loved ones are called from you and me, We'd understand. Perhaps, if we could hear the welcome they receive From old, familiar voices all so dear, We would not grieve. Perhaps, if we could know the reason w

It beggars belief to think what sort of world the youngsters of today are going to be left with. When I was young my parents didn't have a lot but they were content and prepared to save up for big items. This way they appreciated what they got, not like today when the expectation is to start where the older people took twenty years to get to. It really gets me going when I hear that parents have provided for their offspring with the comment "we helped them". Allowing them to have things they can't afford is not helping them to understand the realities of life. We all know the fate of the oozlu

The Chief constable was quoted as saying 'we will attend if the thief is apprehended'. Point 1 What would happen if we all stop paying the police part of our council tax bill, that might change his mind..... Point 2 What would he say if all shop owners decided to go down the 'base ball bat' route, that might tighten his trousers. These Chief constables should be elected they would then have to keep Joe public on side.

Just got back from a bit of shopping to see some good posts here. We really shouldn't be surprised at this, folks. It's been coming for a long time and the bad news is that it will get worse. I'm not going to start quoting a ton of Bible verses but if you have a Bible in the house just read in the New Testament book of 2nd Timothy ch 3. Especially the first few verses. It wiil take less than a couple of minutes, you could even pull it up on line. It describes the things we are seeing today to a T. The book is actually a letter to a young preacher that Paul was advising.

Down the pan rapidly, there's no stopping them now, I feel very sorry for the honest young people of today but in the same breath I'm pleased I've got less time in front of me than behind Rog

Let's not refer to such a churchman as a 'Christian.' By his actions he very clearly is not. Our Lord said, By their fruit you will know them. I could say a lot more but this is a public forum.

We will reap what we sow.

The latest acquisition to my small fleet of 1/76 scale buses and coaches, AEC Regal Windover coach, Trent to Nottingham, reg number ACH 441 Rog

I watched a DVD of Saturday Night and Sunday morning last night. A film I haven't seen for many years. All the old streets, now vanished. So sad. It looked clean, neat and tidy without cars and wheelie bins cluttering everywhere up. Albert Finney did a passable job, apart from lapsing into something that sounded like Len Fairclough every so often! The film must look very archaic to the young of today but to most of us, it brings back happy memories of a world that has gone for ever.

Well the Bishop of Buckingham, a prominent liberal, who backs same sex marriage in church told The Times “at some point in the future, if a member of the royal family were to turn out to be gay and wanted to get married, it would make an interesting conundrum.” Kensington Palace declined to comment! It seems that the Church of England is a broad church. Obviously there have been some departures from the interpretation of the Bible. Where is all this going?

Doubt it, Jill. I bet that's why our Ben avoids the camera at get togethers. He doesn't want any of his potential clients to know how he looks. Although if I saw a guy like Alf Garnett looking over my shoulder I'd move on.

You may just have discovered a niche market, Ben. Many shops these days have a cardboard cut out policeman...I've not seen any police women! I did see a cardboard policeman with one and a half legs the other day! He won't be running after shoplifters. Perhaps a cardboard cut out of your good self in the shops of Nottingham might deter the light fingered brigade. The risk is that they'll all get nicked, ending up stapled to the walls of besotted Bulwellian females, being drooled over. Stop laughing immediately, Chulla!

Goog grief what a thread! 3 posts and it's already covered politics, religion and sex! What papers do you lot read? I'm obviously missing out!! Col

What about the poor homeless? I bet the powers that be find somewhere to put them today,anywhere but on the streets, Rog

Reading 'diddle diddle dumpling ... ' reminded me of one nursery rhyme my mum used to sing to me... 'Old Mother Slipper Slopper jumped out of bed and out of the window she popped her head "John, John, John, the grey goose is gone and the fox has gone to the town - O' well, she was a country girl who used to live on a farm... Also... 'Sing cock a doodle do, my dame has lost her shoe, my master's lost his fiddling stick and doesn't know what to do' What is a fiddling stick, I wonder

This is just another example of attempts to sideline the study of history. Nursery rhymes are fascinating and many are highly political comments on historical events and situations. They should be part of children's education as they often led to questions on the child's part about the origin of the rhyme. Thus, an interest in history develops. Our history is one of the most illustrious in the world and we SHOULD BE PROUD OF IT!

Hi, Real name Bill, lived in West Bridgford 1954 - 1968 then Bingham for 9 months, then Aspley (dad owned a newsagents on Aspley Lane). Moved to Netherfield 1975 - 1983, then back to Bridgford until 1985 when we moved to the Isle of Man. Retired 2014 and lived in Tenerife until recently. Now back on the Isle of Man. Visit Nottingham regularly, mainly to watch Notts County. Schools - South County in WB. Henry Mellish, Rushcliffe and Mundella

Oz, What Johnnie was alleged to say was "May all your doughnuts look like Fannie's"

Could be a gun over here . I was in Wal Mart this morning and noticed a really high number of security cameras hanging from the ceiling. Can't even scratch yer posterior in there without being watched.

I really like that, Jill. It speaks to my heart even eighteen years on. I plan to copy it and paste it into the back of my Bible where there are a few more such poems. Thanks.

I had a little nut tree, nothing would it bear, But a silver nutmeg and a golden pear. The King of Spain's daughter came to visit me, And all because of my little nut tree.

It's not unknown for some of these scumbag shoplifters to carry a knife.

When I read of your sad loss, Commo, it did pass through my mind that you might have read my poems concerning bereavement and its effects and you might have considered them inappropriate. I wondered, did you get some solace in knowing that there are people who can appreciate the emptiness that has entered your life, or, perhaps, did you think I was intruding on private grief? It pleased me to know that you appreciated the former's sentiment. Thank you.

Here's a couple for you NBL, bring back a few memories I really miss working on these things sometimes,happy days Rog

You and me both, Rog!

No comment I dare not or like Brew you may not see me again

Electing Chief Constables is something I've long thought to be a good idea, glad someone else thinks so.

Backwards !

You should be able to get batteries, been amazed at how many styles of batteries are still available, to a google with the make and model number.

I somehow cant see a rainbow flag on top of Buck house Rog But then again !!!!!

Well, he wouldn't be the first! His namesake, George, Duke of Kent, son of George V, was widely acknowledged to be AC/DC with Noel Coward being among his conquests. There have even been suggestions that The Duke of Windsor was that way inclined, hence his obsession with the androgynous Wallis who, rumour has it in some quarters, was actually male! Confused? I am.

I have drove passed their World parts center many times on my way to the potteries, even worked on JCB plant, not as big as CAT,Volvo,Bell equipment etc but not bad machines, certainly good for the economy in that part of the country, Good luck with the Bamford sounds just what you need for your project Rog

PF - I'm currently bidding on a 1 1/2 hp Bamford. It looks complete so worth a punt. I live fairly close to Uttoxeter where they were made in the 40's and 50's, so there is a bit of local knowledge hereabouts. Talking about Bamfords - JCB the world class company started out in Uttoxeter. They have a superb apprenticeship scheme and school. Their bus stops at the end of our road every morning taking workers and apprentices to Rocester.

The Trent bus stop nearby was commonly known as the Bone Mill in the late 1950s and 1960s.

Your holding those tin shear's wrong Compo, should be one hand grasp half way between blades and rear end, they meet at the rear would you believe to stop them ..................nipping your palm

You did just now, Rog!

This will be my last poem. I would like to thank those who have expressed an appreciation of my efforts. It was encouraging. As some of you will have noted, I like to write about romantic sadness and lost love, and my final effort is in this vein. Any further postings will be the works of other poets. The chiffon scarf Another year had past since, his dear Jane had died, It didn't get easier, no matter how he tried. All those years together, they never were apart, But age and illness had shot, an arrow to his heart. In times when he was

Who was it said "Without history there is no future" Rog

Enjoyed that last Royal shin dig.

I thought exactly the same Jill. Perhaps just the style of today. I have a niece who could easily pass for Kate up to a point. Same style, hair, height, colouring. She lives in America and I bet she gets a few second looks.

An interesting article from todays Nottingham Post. http://www.nottinghampost.com/news/news-opinion/nine-best-victorian-buildings-nottingham-769968

Welcome to Nottstalgia WB. Judging by the subjects you've listed in your introduction, you should have found a number of threads here which cover those topics.

The Victorians took a lot of pride in the work and whatever they made it was made to last, the mortar joints in the brickwork are so precise,the different shapes in the bricks all made with pride,and the pumping stations were built with amazing cast iron pillars all painted once again with pride,funny thing is though non of these pumping stations were meant for public viewing, here is a picture of the Abbey pumping station in Leicester very similar to Papplwicks These Victorian buildings whether stone,brick or cast iron will be around long after the concrete buildings have be

How many of you remember when these were a common sight flitting around Nottingham from the two railway stations?

True about the managers ....probably can't do it now with computerisation and scanning but I remember when a supermarket manager had his own till that wasn't on the records . Everything that went in that till was his ! I had forgotten the most ingenious staff theft . When I was at Asda West Bridgford in the 70s we used to close on a Monday ( and Sundays too of course) but it was a major replenishment day for the staff . A clothing supervisor used to handle returns for faulty goods on a Monday . She used to parcel up the clothes and trot over to the Post Office on Loughborough Rd to post th

We had a few problems with staff over the years when we had our shop . A couple of times it was customers that informed us when staff were fiddling the till . One fairly mature lady who was overly friendly with us , always asking how our kids were etc. was seen by a customer not ringing in goods and putting a tenner in her pocket . She was also related to about half the town , having 8 kids herself , so God knows what went on when we weren't there. Fortunately this was when the retirement age for staff was in place , so we told her we couldn't get insurance for her anymore and let her go .

Problem with shop lifting is, it costs all of us at one point, in higher prices.