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Friday, March 26, 2010
Oakham Town Council
Members of the public often ask me whats the point of Oakham Town Council?
Can we get it abolished?
Yes you can if enough people call for a vote.
This has been done it in the Portsmouth area.
Southsea Town Council is finally set to be abolished for good on St George's Day.
http://www.portsmouth.co.uk/newshome/Axe-finally-falls-on-Southsea.6179258.jp
No one has called a elction for the two seats in Oakham town and it looks like as happend for myself the third seat may be uncontested.
Can we get it abolished?
Yes you can if enough people call for a vote.
This has been done it in the Portsmouth area.
Southsea Town Council is finally set to be abolished for good on St George's Day.
http://www.portsmouth.co.uk/newshome/Axe-finally-falls-on-Southsea.6179258.jp
No one has called a elction for the two seats in Oakham town and it looks like as happend for myself the third seat may be uncontested.
Oakham Town Council
I have served as a Town Councillor for a month.
During this time I have learnt, I must abide by the town council rules.
This has been clearly dictated to me.
"Oakham Town Council is like a football club!" was shouted at me "and as such it has rules and to be a member of that club you abide by the rules a set out by members."
Even if that rule is illegal or discriminates?
These rules don't seem apply to members of the public.
I have witnessed one member of the public, who address's meetings as he feels fit.
Many times he often speaks about matters not on the agenda at the point of public deputations.
The Town clerk address's him using his first name, The same member of the public address's the town clerk in the same manner.
This member of the public complained when a member of the public passed a fellow councillor a note during a meeting.
The Clerk and deputy Chairman have now created a new rule if the public hand a council member a note during a meeting. The note will be read by the chairperson and the member of the public and the councillor will be asked to leave subject to the other members voting to do so.
God forbid a note does not contain a personal private family message.
I am told notes are often passed in courts and Parliament.
I approached the town Clerk to express my concern about this new rule which has been added to the rule book despite no members debate.
He told me to do as I am told, British law does not govern what happens in the council chamber. I felt a little like a naughty school boy.
The Town Clerk commands respect from members surely a Town Councillor can also expect the same in return.
A note from a member of the public could be seen as corrupting a council member?
Is it not the role of a council member to listen to what the public want and serve the public?
If the member of the public does pass a unsuitable note it can be disregarded and the councillor
could make it public if they felt it would effect their ability to make a lawful decision.
Oakham Town Council is not a CLUB.
The dress code rule will be removed from the rule book because it discriminated.
I enjoyed a ward walk with my fellow councillor last Saturday.
Martin Brookes
During this time I have learnt, I must abide by the town council rules.
This has been clearly dictated to me.
"Oakham Town Council is like a football club!" was shouted at me "and as such it has rules and to be a member of that club you abide by the rules a set out by members."
Even if that rule is illegal or discriminates?
These rules don't seem apply to members of the public.
I have witnessed one member of the public, who address's meetings as he feels fit.
Many times he often speaks about matters not on the agenda at the point of public deputations.
The Town clerk address's him using his first name, The same member of the public address's the town clerk in the same manner.
This member of the public complained when a member of the public passed a fellow councillor a note during a meeting.
The Clerk and deputy Chairman have now created a new rule if the public hand a council member a note during a meeting. The note will be read by the chairperson and the member of the public and the councillor will be asked to leave subject to the other members voting to do so.
God forbid a note does not contain a personal private family message.
I am told notes are often passed in courts and Parliament.
I approached the town Clerk to express my concern about this new rule which has been added to the rule book despite no members debate.
He told me to do as I am told, British law does not govern what happens in the council chamber. I felt a little like a naughty school boy.
The Town Clerk commands respect from members surely a Town Councillor can also expect the same in return.
A note from a member of the public could be seen as corrupting a council member?
Is it not the role of a council member to listen to what the public want and serve the public?
If the member of the public does pass a unsuitable note it can be disregarded and the councillor
could make it public if they felt it would effect their ability to make a lawful decision.
Oakham Town Council is not a CLUB.
The dress code rule will be removed from the rule book because it discriminated.
I enjoyed a ward walk with my fellow councillor last Saturday.
Martin Brookes
Thursday, March 25, 2010
Oakham South East Town Council Election
Oakham South East
The Town Council has also been informed that no election has been called for the two vacant seats in Oakham South East.
It has, therefore, been given permission to co-opt two people on to the Council.
There are certain criteria for a person to be co-opted and they must fulfil one or more of the following:
a) The person must be a registered elector for the parish
b) The person must have lived in the parish for the preceding 12 months or within 3 miles of the parish boundary
c) The person must have occupied land in the parish either as a tenant or owner forthe preceding 12 months
d) The person must have had their principle place of work in the parish for the preceding 12 months.
In addition there are a number of other reasons that disqualify a member of the public from being a member of a Town / Parish Council. A full list is available from Rutland County Council
Anyone who wishes to be considered for co-option is asked to contact the Clerk to the Council for an informal discussion about the role of a Town Councillor and the responsibilities that go with it.
Oakham Town Council has a set procedure for filling vacancies by co-option.
This will initially involve an interested person writing into the Council explaining why they wish to be considered and will then ultimately entail an interview by members of the Council.
However, there is no time limit stipulated and the matter will be discussed at the meeting of the Town Council scheduled for April 7th 2010 when a suitable timetable will be agreed.
The Town Council has also been informed that no election has been called for the two vacant seats in Oakham South East.
It has, therefore, been given permission to co-opt two people on to the Council.
There are certain criteria for a person to be co-opted and they must fulfil one or more of the following:
a) The person must be a registered elector for the parish
b) The person must have lived in the parish for the preceding 12 months or within 3 miles of the parish boundary
c) The person must have occupied land in the parish either as a tenant or owner forthe preceding 12 months
d) The person must have had their principle place of work in the parish for the preceding 12 months.
In addition there are a number of other reasons that disqualify a member of the public from being a member of a Town / Parish Council. A full list is available from Rutland County Council
Anyone who wishes to be considered for co-option is asked to contact the Clerk to the Council for an informal discussion about the role of a Town Councillor and the responsibilities that go with it.
Oakham Town Council has a set procedure for filling vacancies by co-option.
This will initially involve an interested person writing into the Council explaining why they wish to be considered and will then ultimately entail an interview by members of the Council.
However, there is no time limit stipulated and the matter will be discussed at the meeting of the Town Council scheduled for April 7th 2010 when a suitable timetable will be agreed.
Oakham North East Town Council Election
Oakham North East
Oakham Town Council has been informed that an election has been called for the one vacant seat in Oakham North East.
The Notice of Election will be published on April 14th 2010.
Nomination forms will be available from Rutland County Council from that day and must be returned and validated by Rutland County Council by noon on April 22nd 2010.
The election, if one is required, will take place on May 20th 2010.
Oakham Town Council has been informed that an election has been called for the one vacant seat in Oakham North East.
The Notice of Election will be published on April 14th 2010.
Nomination forms will be available from Rutland County Council from that day and must be returned and validated by Rutland County Council by noon on April 22nd 2010.
The election, if one is required, will take place on May 20th 2010.
Blockbuster Oakham - Can't afford a bin?
Rutland County Council threatens enforcement action if Blockbusters don't buy a bin
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
Good News For Oakham Library Computer Users
Mr Brookes
13 Willow Crescent
OakhamRutland
LE15 6EQ
23rd March 2010
Dear Mr Brookes
Thank you for your email of 19th March highlighting your concerns about the provision of internet access at Oakham Library. I do appreciate the frustration experienced by users attempting to use the equipment, however, I am able to give you some good news on this front.
For the past several months, the library computers at Uppingham, Ketton and Ryhall have been upgraded, and I’m pleased to be able to let you know that the computers at Oakham Library will be replaced with new machines from April onwards. We are hoping to be able to make some other changes at the same time which will improve the experience of our users, including installing larger monitors.
Regarding the booking system currently in operation in the library, the one hour plus one hour extension system is in to place to ensure that there is a turnover of people using the facilities, so that anyone wanting to access a PC can do so without waiting too long. This can particularly be a problem at lunch times, when we sometimes have to refuse to extend a session, to enable another person who is waiting to use the equipment. I would be reluctant to change the system at this stage, as I’m hopeful that the new computers will mean that an hour’s computer use is a productive time, not one spent looking at a blank screen. However, I will keep the position under review particularly if we are able to increase the capacity of the IT suite.
I do hope this letter answers your questions, and I hope you will be able to make use of the improved computing facilities at Oakham Library very soon. Please let me know if you have any further queries or comments,
Kind regards,
Robert Clayton
Head of Culture & Leisure
Rutland County Council
13 Willow Crescent
OakhamRutland
LE15 6EQ
23rd March 2010
Dear Mr Brookes
Thank you for your email of 19th March highlighting your concerns about the provision of internet access at Oakham Library. I do appreciate the frustration experienced by users attempting to use the equipment, however, I am able to give you some good news on this front.
For the past several months, the library computers at Uppingham, Ketton and Ryhall have been upgraded, and I’m pleased to be able to let you know that the computers at Oakham Library will be replaced with new machines from April onwards. We are hoping to be able to make some other changes at the same time which will improve the experience of our users, including installing larger monitors.
Regarding the booking system currently in operation in the library, the one hour plus one hour extension system is in to place to ensure that there is a turnover of people using the facilities, so that anyone wanting to access a PC can do so without waiting too long. This can particularly be a problem at lunch times, when we sometimes have to refuse to extend a session, to enable another person who is waiting to use the equipment. I would be reluctant to change the system at this stage, as I’m hopeful that the new computers will mean that an hour’s computer use is a productive time, not one spent looking at a blank screen. However, I will keep the position under review particularly if we are able to increase the capacity of the IT suite.
I do hope this letter answers your questions, and I hope you will be able to make use of the improved computing facilities at Oakham Library very soon. Please let me know if you have any further queries or comments,
Kind regards,
Robert Clayton
Head of Culture & Leisure
Rutland County Council
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
Art @ Victoria Hall Oakham Rutland
This week four artist are showing thier work.
Entrance is free.
michelle radcliffe
contemporary
Entrance is free.
michelle radcliffe
contemporary
&
portrait artist
e-mail address is
e-mail address is
Susie Green illustrator
nurseryart@aol.com
Dominic Troop
Contemporary Abstract Artist
hello@dominictroop.co.uk
http://www.dominictroop.co.uk/
Oakham Town Council Elections
Residents of Oakham South East Ward have not called for a election.
Oakham Town Council will be able to co-opt individuals to fill the two vacancies in Oakham South East.
There will be a Oakham North East by-election on 20th May 2010.
The Notice of Election is due to be published on 14th April 2010 and nomination packs will be available from that date for return to Rutland County Council by Noon on 22 April 2010.
Any change will be notified
Oakham Town Council will be able to co-opt individuals to fill the two vacancies in Oakham South East.
There will be a Oakham North East by-election on 20th May 2010.
The Notice of Election is due to be published on 14th April 2010 and nomination packs will be available from that date for return to Rutland County Council by Noon on 22 April 2010.
Any change will be notified
Monday, March 22, 2010
Oakham Bandstand Cutts Close Oakham
Work on a £30,000 restoration project should start today.
The Bandstand in Cutts Close Oakham, is used by bands durring the summer, it is hoped work will be completed in 8 weeks just in time for the first summer concert.
It is a very expensive project funded by Oakham Town Council.
I am pleased, it is not being removed as is the case in so many towns.
It is a wonderful attration, used for residents and visitor to the town.
The Bandstand in Cutts Close Oakham, is used by bands durring the summer, it is hoped work will be completed in 8 weeks just in time for the first summer concert.
It is a very expensive project funded by Oakham Town Council.
I am pleased, it is not being removed as is the case in so many towns.
It is a wonderful attration, used for residents and visitor to the town.
Sunday, March 21, 2010
Oakham in Bloom New bed at Rutland Library
Oakham in Bloom
Spring 2010
New bed outside Oakham Library
Saturday, March 20, 2010
A English Lesson
A English Lesson
for my mystery letter writer
A profesional English laungage school teachers view of the aboveThere is, unfortunately, a punctuation mistake in the first line of the doubtless well-meaning attempt to help your English: there should be a semi-colon after the word "blogs"; a comma is not enough.
And while the second paragraph seems blameless enough, the style and structure of the first paragraph suggest an imperfect grasp of the English language. In the circumstances, it is understandable why the author lacked the courage to sign such a clumsy effort.
As to the content, anonymous abuse should always be referred to the police, particularly when it is inspired by unbridled malice. I am sure they will spare no effort to stamp on these squalid manifestations, which could be a prelude to even more serious mischief.
Ketton Library May Close!
Ketton Library may be closed due to staff sickness and lack off use!
http://www.rutland.gov.uk/pp/gold/viewGold.asp?IDType=Page&ID=3505
http://www.rutland.gov.uk/pp/gold/viewGold.asp?IDType=Page&ID=3505
Burley Road Bus Shelter moving to Woodland View?
Bus Stop, Rutland County Council need to move the bus shelter belonging to Oakham Town Council from Burley Road to Woodland View. If you are like me you may not want this shabby looking bus shelter in our area. please contact the Town Council and let them know your view.
http://www.oakhamtowncouncil.gov.uk/contactus.asp
http://www.oakhamtowncouncil.gov.uk/contactus.asp
IF Rudyard Kipling's poem
Sent to me by a kind friend...
IF you can keep your head when all about you
Are losing theirs and blaming it on you,
If you can trust yourself when all men doubt you,
But make allowance for their doubting too;
If you can wait and not be tired by waiting,
Or being lied about, don't deal in lies,
Or being hated, don't give way to hating,
And yet don't look too good, nor talk too wise:
If you can dream - and not make dreams your master;
If you can think - and not make thoughts your aim;
If you can meet with Triumph and Disaster
And treat those two impostors just the same;
If you can bear to hear the truth you've spoken
Twisted by knaves to make a trap for fools,
Or watch the things you gave your life to, broken,
And stoop and build 'em up with worn-out tools:
If you can make one heap of all your winnings
And risk it on one turn of pitch-and-toss,
And lose, and start again at your beginnings
And never breathe a word about your loss;
If you can force your heart and nerve and sinew
To serve your turn long after they are gone,
And so hold on when there is nothing in you
Except the Will which says to them: 'Hold on!'
If you can talk with crowds and keep your virtue,
' Or walk with Kings - nor lose the common touch,
if neither foes nor loving friends can hurt you,
If all men count with you, but none too much;
If you can fill the unforgiving minute
With sixty seconds' worth of distance run,
Yours is the Earth and everything that's in it,
And - which is more - you'll be a Man, my son!
IF you can keep your head when all about you
Are losing theirs and blaming it on you,
If you can trust yourself when all men doubt you,
But make allowance for their doubting too;
If you can wait and not be tired by waiting,
Or being lied about, don't deal in lies,
Or being hated, don't give way to hating,
And yet don't look too good, nor talk too wise:
If you can dream - and not make dreams your master;
If you can think - and not make thoughts your aim;
If you can meet with Triumph and Disaster
And treat those two impostors just the same;
If you can bear to hear the truth you've spoken
Twisted by knaves to make a trap for fools,
Or watch the things you gave your life to, broken,
And stoop and build 'em up with worn-out tools:
If you can make one heap of all your winnings
And risk it on one turn of pitch-and-toss,
And lose, and start again at your beginnings
And never breathe a word about your loss;
If you can force your heart and nerve and sinew
To serve your turn long after they are gone,
And so hold on when there is nothing in you
Except the Will which says to them: 'Hold on!'
If you can talk with crowds and keep your virtue,
' Or walk with Kings - nor lose the common touch,
if neither foes nor loving friends can hurt you,
If all men count with you, but none too much;
If you can fill the unforgiving minute
With sixty seconds' worth of distance run,
Yours is the Earth and everything that's in it,
And - which is more - you'll be a Man, my son!
Oakham Town Council North West Walk
Bench removed from Quaker burial ground or is that a dog loo?The tree in the corner was also removed due to anti social behavior.
The new bench will be located near to pavement once planning consent is given.
Blocked drain
Litter like most towns is a huge problem it turns up in most places
Old discarded Chair?
Improvements to sub station land in progress a great improvementIt was a very wet ward walk, I found parts of Oakham I had not ventured into before.
Before I forget I must say sorry to Cllr Lucas for advertising her ward walk silly me for thinking I was part of a team serving the North West Ward.
Before I forget I must say sorry to Cllr Lucas for advertising her ward walk silly me for thinking I was part of a team serving the North West Ward.
Joe Swash At the Opening of Clays Bar Oakham
Joe Swash At the Opening
of
Clays Bar Oakham
Joseph Adan Swash (born 20 January 1982 in Islington, London) is a English actor who played Mickey Miller in the British television soap opera EastEnders. He is the older brother of Shana Swash, who played his on-screen younger sister Demi Miller until July 2006. He also won the TV reality show I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! on 5 December 2008.
It's all Changed at Rutland's only nightclub, it will re-open with a brand new look tonight.
Clay's Bar Club - Oakham's Live Music & Entertainment Venue Grosvenor House, Melton Road, Oakham, LE15 6AX.
The Bar/club features a new dance floor and a new seating area.
Tea and Coffee is available in the daytime and light food will soon be available.
The Complimentary hot chocolate was very good.
The bar will be opened tonight at 9.00 pm by a former winner of I'm A Celebrity, and now ex-EastEnder Joe Swash
Oakham Town Council Resignations
Oakham Town Council Resignations
This is how I see it.
I wont be bullied into keeping quiet, the more you bully the more vocal I will be.
The Town Clerk is fully aware of those involved, these people have bullied him, to the extent he accuses me of bringing misery to Oakham families last week. I don't accept this, if these people had not behaved in this despicable way over the last year no one person would have been effected.
Mr Harrison resigned because he provided images of me and contributions to the Rutland Chat Forum.
I made a formal complaint to the Standards Committee.
Mr Kelly I don't know why he resigned.
Mrs Tyers resigned because of her husband involvement. She is the biggest loss for the Council.
They all keep stating they could not work with me.
It was repeated again yesterday on Rutland Radio, all three said its was impossible to work with me.
They have never worked with me or attempted to so this is a unfair comment.
Rutland Radio reporter initially took their side and broadcast I was a controversial councillor.
this is certainly untrue. They retracted the statement.
Mr Beech has spent many months posting offensive comments about me on-line and when he is found out and I publish his IP address he has the cheek to visit the police and complain I am breaching data protection.
The Data is freely available on-line so I see no breech.
Also Mr Alan Walter prospective candicate for the NE ward was one of the first people to start this campaign against me on the Rutland Online Forum with his first post ' Who The F*CK is Martin Brookes.
Mr Walters informs me he never wrote the title, it would appear it was edited by admin. along with thier offensive comments. to be fair to Mr Walters he did remove his comments ROL took much longer to act on the others this resulted in the closure of the ROL Forum
It is likely Mr Walters will be unapossed, I wont resign because he is standing, he has appolagised to me personaly for his past behaviour.
This is how I see it.
I wont be bullied into keeping quiet, the more you bully the more vocal I will be.
The Town Clerk is fully aware of those involved, these people have bullied him, to the extent he accuses me of bringing misery to Oakham families last week. I don't accept this, if these people had not behaved in this despicable way over the last year no one person would have been effected.
Mr Harrison resigned because he provided images of me and contributions to the Rutland Chat Forum.
I made a formal complaint to the Standards Committee.
Mr Kelly I don't know why he resigned.
Mrs Tyers resigned because of her husband involvement. She is the biggest loss for the Council.
They all keep stating they could not work with me.
It was repeated again yesterday on Rutland Radio, all three said its was impossible to work with me.
They have never worked with me or attempted to so this is a unfair comment.
Rutland Radio reporter initially took their side and broadcast I was a controversial councillor.
this is certainly untrue. They retracted the statement.
Mr Beech has spent many months posting offensive comments about me on-line and when he is found out and I publish his IP address he has the cheek to visit the police and complain I am breaching data protection.
The Data is freely available on-line so I see no breech.
Also Mr Alan Walter prospective candicate for the NE ward was one of the first people to start this campaign against me on the Rutland Online Forum with his first post ' Who The F*CK is Martin Brookes.
Mr Walters informs me he never wrote the title, it would appear it was edited by admin. along with thier offensive comments. to be fair to Mr Walters he did remove his comments ROL took much longer to act on the others this resulted in the closure of the ROL Forum
It is likely Mr Walters will be unapossed, I wont resign because he is standing, he has appolagised to me personaly for his past behaviour.
A Rutland Bloggers Freedom
I will not remove my blog, I am sorry I can't spell, you please stop sending these threatening letters to my home address.I have handed this on to the police although the have up to now shown no interest in stopping your year long campaign of bullying and hate against me, they are going to act on this letter as it would appear you have broke a postal law.
I removed the three photographs of your friends from my blog after you conducted a despicable campaign online over the last two weeks.
It was agreed they would not be exposed as part of this campaign if this activity stopped, the letter was posted Thursday after the photographs were removed.
Is it a coincidence Mr Beech always refers to me as Brookes and as for spelling that is how you spell my name!
As you know this has nothing to do with the content of my blog. Its you decision to try and stop me photographing and any other lawful activity I chose to carry out.
It is called harrassment!
Everbodys Right Does Not Exist Here In Rutland
Everybody has the right to live their life free from violence, fear and abuse.
Everybody has the right to live in safety.
It appears to me we dont have this right in Rutland
Everybody has the right to live in safety.
It appears to me we dont have this right in Rutland
Friday, March 19, 2010
Clay's Bar Club Oakham Rutland
It's all Changed at Rutland's only nightclub, it will re-open with a brand new look tonight. Clay's Bar Club - Oakham's Live Music & Entertainment Venue Grosvenor House, Melton Road, Oakham, LE15 6AX.
The Bar/club features a new dance floor and a new seating area.
Tea and Coffee is available in the daytime and light food will soon be available.
The Complimentary hit chocolate was very good.
The bar will be opened tonight at 9.00 pm by a former winner of I'm A Celebrity, and now ex-EastEnder Joe Swash
Oakham Town Council North West Ward Walk Saturday 10.00 am
It is reported in the Rutland Times:
SPEEDING & DOG MUCK CONCERNS
SPEEDING traffic, dog fouling and a perceived lack of football pitches in Oakham were among the issues raised at councillor's surgery.
Oakham town councillor Joyce Lucas, of the North West ward, recently held a surgery for members of the public to raise any concerns.
She said it had proved a successful event, with people expressing concerns about motorists not heeding speed laws, dog owners not controlling their pets and a need for more football pitches
Councillor Lucas, Councillor Martin Brookes and Councillor Charles Haworth will be carrying out a ward walk from 10 am Saturday.
For further details, call 01572 755718
North West Ward Walk will take place this Saturday 20th. 10 a.m.
We meet at the level crossing by Long Row bench
The walk will take 2 hours and will include....
Parkfield Road,
Kings Road,
Princess Aveune (to view the new play equipment) and Grampian Way estate.
Resident are welcome to walk with us.
SPEEDING & DOG MUCK CONCERNS
SPEEDING traffic, dog fouling and a perceived lack of football pitches in Oakham were among the issues raised at councillor's surgery.
Oakham town councillor Joyce Lucas, of the North West ward, recently held a surgery for members of the public to raise any concerns.
She said it had proved a successful event, with people expressing concerns about motorists not heeding speed laws, dog owners not controlling their pets and a need for more football pitches
Councillor Lucas, Councillor Martin Brookes and Councillor Charles Haworth will be carrying out a ward walk from 10 am Saturday.
For further details, call 01572 755718
North West Ward Walk will take place this Saturday 20th. 10 a.m.
We meet at the level crossing by Long Row bench
The walk will take 2 hours and will include....
Parkfield Road,
Kings Road,
Princess Aveune (to view the new play equipment) and Grampian Way estate.
Resident are welcome to walk with us.
Thursday, March 18, 2010
Described by some as Oakham's 2012 Olympic Build
The new play equipment on Royce Playing Fields Oakham
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
£20,000/week for plastic toads…and you thought your city gov’t was nuts.
A (city) council is to spend £200,000 on 65 giant fibreglass toads to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the death of poet Philip Larkin. The over sized amphibians will be displayed at locations around Hull for 10 weeks later this year, reports the Daily Telegraph.
“This project is designed to spark interest in Larkin’s poetry among people who are made curious by the unexpected presence of their local toad,” says a Hull City Council report.The move is intended to honour Larkin’s two poems, Toads and Toads Revisited. The poet completed many of his most important works while working as a librarian at Hull University.
one blogger questions?
Did Hull Council have a competition for "How we can waste money in the most ludicrous ... obviously has so much money it can spend £200000 on plastic toads
Rutland has Hippo's. Sponsorship is not going well.
“This project is designed to spark interest in Larkin’s poetry among people who are made curious by the unexpected presence of their local toad,” says a Hull City Council report.The move is intended to honour Larkin’s two poems, Toads and Toads Revisited. The poet completed many of his most important works while working as a librarian at Hull University.
one blogger questions?
Did Hull Council have a competition for "How we can waste money in the most ludicrous ... obviously has so much money it can spend £200000 on plastic toads
Rutland has Hippo's. Sponsorship is not going well.
I have put a suggestion forward for the use of a Hippo and was told yes its possible if they can find a sponsor to pay £2000!
I am not a artist, but what real artist is going to want to create a work on a hippo and have a sticker stuck on their work sponsored by HSBC bank or the like.
I can't see how any small company based in Rutland could even consider spending £2000 in this present climate.
I am not a artist, but what real artist is going to want to create a work on a hippo and have a sticker stuck on their work sponsored by HSBC bank or the like.
I can't see how any small company based in Rutland could even consider spending £2000 in this present climate.
All this Mess!
Tonight I was told I have never been seen to say sorry, not true if I am wrong I will apologise.
I was also told over the last week I am responsible for a lot of disputes and upset amongst some Oakham families.
I don't accept this, and to be frank the have only had to deal with this mess over the last week. I have had to deal with this mess for over a year now.
I wish people would just grow up.
I am pleased the planet neptune blog is no more.
I reluctantly removed photographs of people who have made my life a misery over the last year.
After the started a dispicable campaign of harrasment and bullying.
I hope this mess has ended. I request people refrain from suggesting who has been involved because often this information has been wrong although I believe it was provided with good intention.
I was also told over the last week I am responsible for a lot of disputes and upset amongst some Oakham families.
I don't accept this, and to be frank the have only had to deal with this mess over the last week. I have had to deal with this mess for over a year now.
I wish people would just grow up.
I am pleased the planet neptune blog is no more.
I reluctantly removed photographs of people who have made my life a misery over the last year.
After the started a dispicable campaign of harrasment and bullying.
I hope this mess has ended. I request people refrain from suggesting who has been involved because often this information has been wrong although I believe it was provided with good intention.
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