Threat to the Discovery Park at Snibston Colliery, Coalville· Page 2

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sinker
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"J25GTi" wrote:

Disclaimer - that is a joke....

Sense of humour......yes, I have one of those too! :thumbsup:
How very British of us! :lol:

Yma O Hyd....

somersetminer
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#22

"ChrisJC" wrote:

Anyway, fat disabled people have Human Rights you know.

Chris.

Nope. If people want to be overweight theres no way we should be paying for it. If there are underlying medical problems fine, otherwise, no. Funny the majority of people I see day to day have this in common, a sensible weight! There I said it, sure someone will be at my door momentarily to cart me off!

Do I sound like Stuey yet :lol:

Morlock
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#23

"somersetminer" wrote:

If there are underlying medical problems fine, otherwise,

What sort of medical problem (other than mental) could possibly override the calories in calories out thingy?

Mr.C
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#24

Steroids.
l've just put a stone on in a month, after being prescribed prednislone for rhumatoid arthritis.

We inhabit an island made of coal, surrounded by a sea full of fish. How can we go wrong.......

staffordshirechina
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#25

Have you applied for your scooter then Mr C ? 😉

Mr.C
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#26

"staffordshirechina" wrote:
Have you applied for your scooter then Mr C ? ;D

Not yet!
Wonder if I qualify for a Harley 🙂

We inhabit an island made of coal, surrounded by a sea full of fish. How can we go wrong.......

NewStuff
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#27

It is possible to modify those scooters to go significantly more quickly... ~25mph is... interesting... shall we say.

Searching for the ever elusive Underground Titty Bar.

DDDWH CC

Tamarmole
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#28

This chap holds the world speed record for mobility scooters.

He also builds pulse jet powered push bikes!

JR
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#29

"Mr.C" wrote:

"staffordshirechina" wrote:
Have you applied for your scooter then Mr C ? ;D

Not yet!
Wonder if I qualify for a Harley :)

Try this
http://www.google.co.uk/imgres?imgurl=http://www.extreme-scooters.com/store/images/trikes/250cc-road-warrior/road-warrior-trike.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.extreme-scooters.com/PST250T-road-warrior-trike.htm&h=506&w=640&tbnid=E85LlN8HIwqlVM:&zoom=1&docid=0k54s5kkDfY_LM&ei=5Ja7VNTbHYrqaIqVgagI&tbm=isch&ved=0CCUQMygEMAQ
or if sir has other desires there's
http://www.google.co.uk/imgres?imgurl=http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2013/06/05/article-2336173-1A280AE0000005DC-406_634x432.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2336173/Disability-vehicles-kitted-look-like-Land-Rovers-Harley-Davidsons-appearing-new-Robbie-Williams-video.html&h=432&w=634&tbnid=RjhyyTPbhg6AJM:&zoom=1&docid=F7DDf4ODqQr_RM&ei=I5i7VOhgiq1p14CBgA8&tbm=isch&ved=0CC4QMygNMA0
:offtopic:

sleep is a caffeine deficiency.

oildrum
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#30

"ChrisJC" wrote:
How many Coal Mining Museums do we need? We have Big Pit, the National Coal Mining Museum, any others?

Chris.

Well, personally I'd be happy if there was a coal mining museum in each of the former coal mining areas. Why not preserve its rich heritage and social importance for the masses, rather than subsidising the up-keep of the myriard of stately homes build on the backs of the hard work of the working class for the enjoyment of the priviledged few, and still being enjoyed by their families at the expense of others.

'where's the shearer?'[center]

Tamarmole
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#31

"oildrum" wrote:

"ChrisJC" wrote:
How many Coal Mining Museums do we need? We have Big Pit, the National Coal Mining Museum, any others?

Chris.

Well, personally I'd be happy if there was a coal mining museum in each of the former coal mining areas. Why not preserve its rich heritage and social importance for the masses, rather than subsidising the up-keep of the myriard of stately homes build on the backs of the hard work of the working class for the enjoyment of the priviledged few, and still being enjoyed by their families at the expense of others.

:thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:

BertyBasset
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#32

"Tamarmole" wrote:
This chap holds the world speed record for mobility scooters.

He also builds pulse jet powered push bikes!

Now THAT, was good.

ChrisJC
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#33

"oildrum" wrote:

"ChrisJC" wrote:
How many Coal Mining Museums do we need? We have Big Pit, the National Coal Mining Museum, any others?

Chris.

Well, personally I'd be happy if there was a coal mining museum in each of the former coal mining areas. Why not preserve its rich heritage and social importance for the masses, rather than subsidising the up-keep of the myriard of stately homes build on the backs of the hard work of the working class for the enjoyment of the priviledged few, and still being enjoyed by their families at the expense of others.

Presumably because people do actually visit stately homes, but not coal mining museums......

Chris.

Maggot
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#34

"ChrisJC" wrote:
How many Coal Mining Museums do we need? We have Big Pit, the National Coal Mining Museum, any others?

There's a mining heritage museum in Radstock, "Preserving the Social and Industrial Heritage of the Communities of the Former Somerset Coalfield"
http://radstockmuseum.co.uk/

"ChrisJC" wrote:
Presumably because people do actually visit stately homes, but not coal mining museums......

But, there are many more stately homes than mining museums.
Posh piles get much more media coverage than mines, so there's an awareness issue. If the Antiques Roadshow or Bargain Hunt was filmed at a mining museum, more people would know of its existence and may choose to visit.

Personally, the only time I visit anything remotely stately is when I surreptitiously pass through its grounds on the way to an adit.

Never take life seriously. Nobody gets out alive anyway.

JohnnearCfon
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9 years ago

#35

It is going to cost nearly £180,000 to demolish the Snibston Museum building plus a further £146,000 will have to be repaid to the HLF.

http://museumsassociation.org/museums-journal/news/2601206-snibston-demolition-will-cost-almost-180000

:thumbdown:

rufenig
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9 years ago

#36

This along with Mining Museum at Haig Colliery closing and the general lack of funds makes you wonder how safe any museum, even Caphouse or Big Pit are!
Unless museums are totally self funding (not many) they seem to be at risk. 😞

JohnnearCfon
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9 years ago

#37

Several in Lancashire are already under threat. :thumbdown:

rufenig
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9 years ago

#38

And Shropshire With Museums and leisure centers at risk.

simonrail
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9 years ago

#39

And yet Mr Osborne said on tv the other night that we have the 5th strongest economy.

Yes, I'll have it - what is it?

ncbnik
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#40

Rest assured when it comes to a few £billions for vapourising people at the push of a button and £tens of millions for 're-furbing' the Palace of Westminster I think you'll see they'll find the money.

Remember museums, leisure centres, libraries and public transport (e.g. HS2) are for us poor 'riff-raff' and as such a dreadful drain on the public purse.
>:(