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American comedian Jerry Lewis has died, age 91. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-40994864

See article at link below http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-nottinghamshire-40986193

In the one in town there used to be a man at the side of the scales shouting "Try Your Weight"

Did you notice that if you reply by sending the form by post it goes to London!

I got one today as well FLY2

Sad news he was a true artist - R.I.P Glen

Welcome to the forum little carrie. It's along time since I went down there but I do recall that there was a bookshop on the corner (where Cliff Ton's shows) after the filling station was closed.

The BBC are to film a behind the scenes documentary about the City & QMC Hospitals http://www.nottinghampost.com/news/health/bbc-documentary-film-behind-scenes-257092

Good to hear that you are recovering well and receiving good after care Lizzie.

More info http://www.itv.com/news/2017-07-19/bbc-salaries-revealed-chris-evans-gary-linekar-and-graham-norton-highest-paid-stars/

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-40653383

I remember the Mill Cafe as I didn't live very far from it when I was a youngster and in my teens. Obviously I have a great memory :-)

I remember catching a bus to Wilford (Barton's) at the previous open air bus station to go and see my grandmother

See the article below:- http://www.nottinghampost.com/skimming-device-found-on-nottinghamshire-cash-point/story-30430999-detail/story.html

I agree Compo it wasn't particularly good.

Programme on BBC2 tonight (Saturday July 1st) at 9pm looks back to when TV started and the effect on the public. I'm sure it will bring back memories to most of us.

All the best to you both - Carni and Michael

Here's a review of the book about the History of Nottingham's Council Houses https://municipaldreams.wordpress.com/2015/12/08/book-review-homes-and-places-a-history-of-nottinghams-council-houses/

There are quite a number of ads on T.V. that I find annoying but the most annoying at the moment is the one about p.p.i. Any you find annoying?

The above is a new documentary series starting on channel More4 tomorrow (Tuesday 13th June) at 10pm. It's got a recommendation in the Radio Times and could be of interest to a lot of members on the forum. I don't think it is serious all the time.

Adam West who is probably best well known for playing Batman has died. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-40235142

I can't understand why on certain products it states they should be kept in a fridge but when you buy them that aren't in any cool place - just on the normal shelves. Things such as eggs and some fruit like grapes. Is there any 'normal thing' that you find no reason for?

I remember from my teens there were lots of adverts for pen friends or pen pals. I assume these have all disappeared now with the internet. I recall having 2 pen friends - one in Holland and another in the U.S.A.

Sir Roger Moore has died, aged 89 http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-40018422

Just a reminder the above programmes are on tonight (Friday May 19th)