tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post3231327581539560939..comments2024-03-29T13:47:52.160+00:00Comments on Magnon's Meanderings: Child Poverty in Britain.Cro Magnonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-21145252610658350762019-05-25T08:39:37.228+01:002019-05-25T08:39:37.228+01:00I find it amusing when folk speak of food banks as...I find it amusing when folk speak of food banks as though it a solely British phenomenon. FEBA, the European food bank agency fed the equivalent of over 4 million people last year in Europe.<br />https://www.eurofoodbank.org/<br /><br />Rohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03804288884191121969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-40860515107007723302019-05-25T06:32:37.732+01:002019-05-25T06:32:37.732+01:00The comparison between the two 'properties'...The comparison between the two 'properties' is glaringly in the face of how some people must actually Live and others can have obscene luxury to just Play.Bohemianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03743017084098726581noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-71501542112012799692019-05-25T04:34:00.536+01:002019-05-25T04:34:00.536+01:00Yes, I wasn't really trying to make a point, b...Yes, I wasn't really trying to make a point, but just found the comparison between the two 'properties' interesting.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-23117652345701403122019-05-24T19:37:57.405+01:002019-05-24T19:37:57.405+01:00Food for thought.Food for thought.The Weaver of Grasshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13947971556343746883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-91361950711723459182019-05-24T14:11:56.150+01:002019-05-24T14:11:56.150+01:00The big cardboard box was the best.The big cardboard box was the best.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-18911955346441692172019-05-24T14:10:43.053+01:002019-05-24T14:10:43.053+01:00One of my best dens was in the wood shed. Made of ...One of my best dens was in the wood shed. Made of cut logs in amongst all the Rats. I loved it, and I used the place to blacken toast over a candle.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-87022928532515364552019-05-24T14:08:59.869+01:002019-05-24T14:08:59.869+01:00I think I'm more of a 'live and let live&#...I think I'm more of a 'live and let live' person; more common sense than no nonsense.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-9113884748228254612019-05-24T14:07:59.278+01:002019-05-24T14:07:59.278+01:00Don't worry I'm only poking a bit of fun a...Don't worry I'm only poking a bit of fun at the tiny cottage.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-48091514610670530782019-05-24T14:05:49.543+01:002019-05-24T14:05:49.543+01:00Yes the specialists are still there, but the '...Yes the specialists are still there, but the 'media' concentrate on Kate Cambridge and her knotted swing etc.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-71285336114309426532019-05-24T13:09:11.766+01:002019-05-24T13:09:11.766+01:00When I was a child, my playhouse was a big sheet o...When I was a child, my playhouse was a big sheet over a table or a big box. I had great fun.Starting Over, Accepting Changes - Maybehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06032033918798053005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-24105773444674780582019-05-24T12:35:58.423+01:002019-05-24T12:35:58.423+01:00Crikey, and to think my "den" was my dad...Crikey, and to think my "den" was my dad's old army blanket thrown over an old table to make a "tent". I played for hours in that thing (but then that's a council estate in Birmingham for you). But would I swap it for Hermione or Hortense's life? Never in a million years, and I've seen loads of money thrown around in my 35 years working in Geneva. Sadly, rich kids really don't appreciate these things for the most part! I think Billy Connelly got it right when he HATED moving out of his Scottish slum because that's where all his mates were, and once they were moved into the "posh" places they were all dispersed!Treadershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08613671137557939083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-9973134521161950052019-05-24T12:31:18.092+01:002019-05-24T12:31:18.092+01:00I am pleased your political views are quite confus...I am pleased your political views are quite confusing. Shall I cast you as down to earth no nonsense. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-55968538265220504932019-05-24T11:04:52.163+01:002019-05-24T11:04:52.163+01:00Rachel is right ..... it’s not only about the show...Rachel is right ..... it’s not only about the show gardens but the many small nurseries .... there was a lady on last night who won gold with her alliums that she grows on her allotment and her spare room is full of dried alliums that she dresses her stand with ! .... and a lady who won gold with her hostas that she grows in her modest nursery. I think that Chelsea Flower Show consists of people across the board as well as the people who visit. Anything that attracts so much attention will inevitably attract excess . XXXXJacqueline @ HOMEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06154045482594773377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-78827645604920925402019-05-24T10:11:23.178+01:002019-05-24T10:11:23.178+01:00It is still about many ordinary nurseries working ...It is still about many ordinary nurseries working hard to win gold, and it matters a lot to them. Rachel Phillipshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16053924416805878169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-73115681665272360642019-05-24T10:06:52.812+01:002019-05-24T10:06:52.812+01:00I love the Chelsea show, but very rarely learn any...I love the Chelsea show, but very rarely learn anything from it these days. It used to be much more a show for ordinary folk.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-53492174000256441692019-05-24T10:05:54.112+01:002019-05-24T10:05:54.112+01:00I don't mind people having lots of money, but ...I don't mind people having lots of money, but I hate to see it wasted on stupidity.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-14196229170743691632019-05-24T10:05:03.104+01:002019-05-24T10:05:03.104+01:00I hope not the blood. If Corbyn gets anywhere near...I hope not the blood. If Corbyn gets anywhere near No 10, expect that divide to become even greater.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-53886410016116818172019-05-24T10:03:41.759+01:002019-05-24T10:03:41.759+01:00Yes, I'm hoping to see Katy Cambridge doing we...Yes, I'm hoping to see Katy Cambridge doing well. Chelsea used to be about plants and plantsmen; it's now about excess.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-5505121888742724122019-05-24T10:02:10.983+01:002019-05-24T10:02:10.983+01:00The Chelsea Flower Show is indeed fun as Tom says,...The Chelsea Flower Show is indeed fun as Tom says, and one can get inspiration from it.<br />However your comment about child poverty is relevant. The yawning divide between the low paid and high paid earners is increasing...let alone those without work.gzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08034777779347889773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-5915606407065302562019-05-24T09:58:35.935+01:002019-05-24T09:58:35.935+01:00Maybe he'll find something of National Importa...Maybe he'll find something of National Importance, and the whole project will (sadly) be halted.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-66862020391530239812019-05-24T09:31:57.576+01:002019-05-24T09:31:57.576+01:00The use of food-banks by ordinary working people w...The use of food-banks by ordinary working people with children has increased enormously in the last couple of years. By ordinary working people I mean ordinary people in work. The Chelsea Flower Show is just a fantasy show-case which can make the careers of garden designers over night. It's fun. I like it.Tom Stephensonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05979590950587415840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-29783504426317861722019-05-24T09:06:01.587+01:002019-05-24T09:06:01.587+01:00I agree with Thelma, above. As the yawning divide ...I agree with Thelma, above. As the yawning divide becomes ever more *in your face* to those who have very little, we can expect to see more unrest and blood spilled.JayCeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01373622852406554111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-18152955416778742612019-05-24T08:46:11.483+01:002019-05-24T08:46:11.483+01:00This is pocket money to some people. I watched a ...This is pocket money to some people. I watched a programme about the super rich where parents gave their child a rehearsal birthday party to make sure the real one when off without a hitch. It's another world.Andi's English Attichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04136573194920355678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-40907712463292721242019-05-24T08:33:57.150+01:002019-05-24T08:33:57.150+01:00Nor I; but I see little evidence that the state em...Nor I; but I see little evidence that the state employees earn their money honestly.Adrian Wardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09061432566298145837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-23744325964734808952019-05-24T08:19:02.790+01:002019-05-24T08:19:02.790+01:00HS2 is a waste of money - except for one thing - i...HS2 is a waste of money - except for one thing - it's going to keep lots of archaeologists in the area in work for a while! which means my son the archaeologist should still keep his Suffolk job for a bit longer. ( silver linings)Sue in Suffolkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13166036914348424622noreply@blogger.com