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Re: Manor Garden Allotments VS 2012 Olympics
« Reply #60 on: January 11, 2007, 16:34:23 »
Both my OH and I have signed the petition on line. Thanks Dan for prompting us.  Will also be writing a letter to Ken Livingstone. So sickening!  >:( busy_lizzie
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Re: Manor Garden Allotments VS 2012 Olympics
« Reply #61 on: January 11, 2007, 16:41:21 »
Done

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I've had this done to me before, so I understand the feelings of the allotmenteers.

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Re: Manor Garden Allotments VS 2012 Olympics
« Reply #62 on: January 11, 2007, 16:44:45 »
I've written to Ken Livingstone and, apart from registering my disgust at this proposal, reminded him that the site in question is probably teeming with newts - that ought to make him think....

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Re: Manor Garden Allotments VS 2012 Olympics
« Reply #63 on: January 11, 2007, 16:49:07 »
lol! if they find Great Crested ones, won't they have to put the Olympics on hold?!?

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Re: Manor Garden Allotments VS 2012 Olympics
« Reply #64 on: January 11, 2007, 17:31:58 »
done

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Re: Manor Garden Allotments VS 2012 Olympics
« Reply #65 on: January 11, 2007, 17:37:07 »
Job done.   >:(
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Re: Manor Garden Allotments VS 2012 Olympics
« Reply #66 on: January 11, 2007, 19:43:40 »
Have sign the petition thank you so much for letting me know it's  a disgrace the goverment have a legal obligation to provide allotments in law they just seem to keep forgetting the fact
the other point is if you have spent years tending fruit trees etc you can't just move out the way for six years and then move back when they have finish maddness
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Re: Manor Garden Allotments VS 2012 Olympics
« Reply #67 on: January 13, 2007, 16:51:16 »
It's just another example of the breathtaking arrogance of these people - WE voted them in and now they are in they are refusing to listen to us.

Not starting a political debate there...but imagine how those of us who didn't vote them in feel!!!  ::) x
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Re: Manor Garden Allotments VS 2012 Olympics
« Reply #68 on: January 13, 2007, 17:11:45 »
As a historian from a working class background I always vote... after such a struggle to get it. Started voting in the Thatcher Years and had the distinction of reaching 42 before any of my votes at any level actually helped return a candidate
 There was some excellent graffiti in Leeds in the early 80's my favourite was "Don't Vote, it only encourages them!"

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Re: Manor Garden Allotments VS 2012 Olympics
« Reply #69 on: January 13, 2007, 18:40:41 »
Politicans only listen when they are not in power
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Re: Manor Garden Allotments VS 2012 Olympics
« Reply #70 on: January 13, 2007, 19:31:42 »
Not starting a political debate there...but imagine how those of us who didn't vote them in feel!!!  ::) x

Not continuing political debate ( ;D) but I was using "WE" in a kind of generic "power to the people" kind of way ;D....... I voted because after reading about what the Suffragettes went through to get woman the vote I think it's incredibly important that we use the rights they won for us all, BUT I've never voted for Phony Tony & his band of self-serving lunatics!

In fact none of them in the Embankment Lunatic Asylum inspire me at all
 :(. I'm sure they all start off with noble ambitions and principles but it all seems to disappear along the way somehow.

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Re: Manor Garden Allotments VS 2012 Olympics
« Reply #71 on: January 13, 2007, 21:32:38 »
Phony Tony & his band of self-serving lunatics!

This made me laugh tabby, well said! ;D (PS I always vote too, as a woman it just feels a bit ungrateful not to!) x
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Re: Manor Garden Allotments VS 2012 Olympics
« Reply #72 on: January 13, 2007, 21:48:08 »
Done. Thanks for flagging this up!

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Re: Manor Garden Allotments VS 2012 Olympics
« Reply #73 on: January 14, 2007, 12:27:30 »
Just added my name to the petition, just hope the so called listening Prime Minister does what he says on the can and LISTENS
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Re: Manor Garden Allotments VS 2012 Olympics
« Reply #74 on: January 14, 2007, 17:46:19 »
Done.

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Re: Manor Garden Allotments VS 2012 Olympics
« Reply #75 on: January 15, 2007, 16:22:15 »
Hi Dan,
I was forwarded your petition today in Sheffield, I will circulate the details at our meeting tonight and get others to sign as well.
Remember keep fighting.
Kim
President  Sheffield Allotment and Leisure Gardeners Federation

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Re: Manor Garden Allotments VS 2012 Olympics
« Reply #76 on: January 15, 2007, 23:21:38 »
Just had another peep at the petition: now approaching its (first!) thousand signatures.

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Re: Manor Garden Allotments VS 2012 Olympics
« Reply #77 on: January 16, 2007, 21:37:55 »
hmm, signed it but can't see my name on the list ??

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Re: Manor Garden Allotments VS 2012 Olympics
« Reply #78 on: January 16, 2007, 21:51:29 »
Did you sign the petition recently? Only the last 500 names are displayed.

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Re: Manor Garden Allotments VS 2012 Olympics
« Reply #79 on: January 16, 2007, 22:02:40 »
Did you sign the petition recently? Only the last 500 names are displayed.

yes, about 5 mins before I posted the message.  It said it was going to send me an e-mail, but that hasn't turned up yet ... maybe its on go slow.  I've just checked the listing and a new name has been added, but not me.  Will check again tomorrow and maybe try it again if its not worked.

 

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