This week has seen one of the worst vehicle accidents ever to have been known. Never has there been such devastation, destruction & debris on one of the UK’S motorways. The M5 was turned into something of a horror movie over the weekend gone by and the heart wrenching scenes were emotional and shocking. People are now searching for answers, what happened on that faithful night of November 4th? Distracted by fireworks? A driver taking their eyes off the road? Or even a Lorry causing the mass multi car pile up? Whatever the answer it is far too late to point fingers and whisper a few ifs and buts. Lives have been lost in a way which is unimaginable. Lives have been changed and generally things shall never be the same again. Such a travesty which I’m sure shall remain in all our hearts for some time to come, though of course our thoughts & prayers maybe with the affected families, though never will any of us be able to say that that we “understand.” A travesty never to be forgotten.
It never fails to amaze me how much care the community has here in Atherton. Not that we live in each other’s pockets of course, however, the general care and genuine interest of each other’s lives, health and well-being is touching to say the least. My Grandad has been rather ill over the last week with a heart condition and I was contacted by the lovely Joanne Kelly from the Corner House cafe in our town. My Grandad is a regular there most days of the week and in-fact I’m sure they would agree that he is the “face” of the cafe floor! indulging in some form of hot meal and having idol chit-chat about the price hikes by British Gas! Due to him being too ill to go out for his lunch and them not seeing him for more than a few days, she contacted me asking whether or not he was okay. How thoughtful, caring and refreshing to know that there is some genuinely lovely people in this world. It really touched me with realisation that our town must be one of the most friendliest & closest! Luckily, my Grandad is getting back to full health...thanks to Jo for her contact and concern.
Straight from the heart - This Week:
The British Legion Poppy Appeal is with us for another year... ideally wanting to raise over £40Million for good causes. Television Presenters can currently be seen wearing poppies with a difference! Diped and Delved into crystals, diamonds and a few sequins to boot... but has the Traditional charitable Poppy turned into nothing more than a Fashion Accessory? [VIEW HERE]
Students protest due to a severe increase in tuition fees and hidden charges with universities. I declare my thoughts and show my backing for the Student protestors... but are Students portrayed negativley in the media? [VIEW HERE]
A Sun Newspaper reporter went undercover in the High Street to try and haggle some bargains... proving successful he managed to save quite a few pounds! Is High Street haggling on the increase? Would you dare to barter the price in your favourite High Street chain and brand? [VIEW HERE]
This years London Regent Street Christmas lights switch on proved to be nothing other than a disaapointment! Have local councils given up due to costs? Is Atherton in need of a Christmas switch on itself? [VIEW HERE]
A woman in Yorkshire was left "Shocked" when ironically, her smoke alarm caused a fire! A case of bad luck? Or are Smoke Alarms to inaccurately advertised? [VIEW HERE]
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Over on my website this week, I discuss how Nancy Dell’olio is living up to her “delusional” media reputation. Gary Barlow, up until the X Factor was the “King” of the music industry... yet has is Frankie Cocozza support opened up the doors for him to face a public backlash? Big Brother gets hundreds of complaints over Nicola Mclean “Abusive Husband” comments, Channel 5 have failed to apologise... have they gone to far? Downton Abbey came to an end last week but has been recommissioned for a third series... are ITV playing with fire? Boyband Blue are to make a return next year with their 4th album & In support for Melanie C, ex Spice Girl releases second single “Weak” from album “The Sea!” [VIEW HERE]
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