No, not just BREXIT, we've had an ageing population and a skills shortage for many years. Sadly the government (including the previous Labour government to some degree) has managed to convince a majority of voters that Mohamed the brain surgeon is after their job!

Kwacky wrote: ↑19 May 2023, 08:08 It's got to be The Smiths

Andy Rourke their bassist passed away today

big loss to an iconic band and moment in time

It's got to be The Smiths

Andy Rourke their bassist passed away today

Mountain Biking clothes.. a thermal gilet and new jersey. FOX Racing make some great stuff Fox makes good gloves....but I don't care for their other stuff...too MX-inspired for my taste. Other than that, I like Shimano, Bianchi, etc....more "roadie" type gear I suppose. Pearl Izumi ...

I'm in a conference with counsel, experts and clients. Every git wants to have their say. It's very tedious and we're getting no where

Cav wrote: ↑16 May 2023, 21:21 That explains why some Harley riders tried to give chase when I overtook a bunch near Raglan. I didn't realise that's a 'thing'

They'll have to have turned back though, to go and pick up the bits that had rattled off their bikes

Ukip have lost their remaining councillors

Interesting that many local Tories are blaming Truss and Johnson for them getting the boot. Remind me who elected those two to lead their Party?

... Pretty much sums up most of my feelings towards the monarchy. There is a very good reason most of the rest of the world got rid of their kings and queens. Quite how we are one of the few with one is beyond me. Looks like it will piss down with rain all day on Saturday (as it did ...

... Pretty much sums up most of my feelings towards the monarchy. There is a very good reason most of the rest of the world got rid of their kings and queens. Quite how we are one of the few with one is beyond me. Looks like it will piss down with rain all day on Saturday (as it did ...

I won a new client today. I did some work with a broker on another case and I obviously impressed him. They're a very specialised broker and their clients are pretty big. It's only one case but hopefully there's more work to follow.

... joking? Swear allegiance to a family of misfits and retards and perverts? if they lived on a council estate, the social services would have taken their kids off them.. Its time this nonsense was dissolved. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-65435426 The order of service will read: " All who so ...

Are they joking? Swear allegiance to a family of misfits and retards and perverts? if they lived on a council estate, the social services would have taken their kids off them..

Its time this nonsense was dissolved.


https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-65435426

... work to be carried out. (wait) Someone want's a test-ride on a RR ScS with a view to placing an order, & they don't have a bike available of their own in stock.?? (wasntme)

Dirty scummy litter bugs, first time back at MX last Saturday and people left their rubbish strewn all over the farmers field Now our local track is at risk because of the mess and a very unhappy land owner, great thanks for that you scumbags People in general ...

Dirty scummy litter bugs, first time back at MX last Saturday and people left their rubbish strewn all over the farmers field
Now our local track is at risk because of the mess and a very unhappy land owner, great thanks for that you scumbags

... family firm, debunked Fact CheckSome users on Twitter suggested the company was paid “millions” to run the scheme, despite no evidence to suggest their involvement,,,,,,,,,, "

There is an MV specialist place in Leicestershire.

I can't vouch for their work peronally but usally independent places are the ones to go too.

https://raceenginebuild.com/superbike-r ... mv-agusta/

No, gel. There's conflicting advice about fitting lithium batteries to these bikes.

There's an MV dealer near Staverton who are recommended on the MV page. I'm going to message them to see what their advice is and how much they'll charge.

I would stick to a local company with a good reputation. We had the whole house done (4 bed), windows and doors for £13k and their product and workmanship was excellent. I going to disagree on the replacing glass units only as if( as in our case) the seals are going, then replacing the ...