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by Holmeclaret
Sun Feb 11, 2024 1:33 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Mullards Kids Christmas Party
Replies: 17
Views: 1654

Re: Mullards Kids Christmas Party

I went to some great kid’s Christmas parties at the Masonic Lodge at Nelson Square off Manchester Road.
These days I take groups of disadvantaged kids to the London Taxi Driver’s Mad Hatter’s Tea Party, funded by the Taxi Driver’s Charity for Children, which is brilliant but exhausting!
by Holmeclaret
Fri Jan 19, 2024 11:11 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Words not to be used in the same sentence
Replies: 105
Views: 4043

Re: Words not to be used in the same sentence

Afghanistan/holiday
by Holmeclaret
Sun Jan 07, 2024 5:23 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Northener terrifies Londoners by saying "hello"
Replies: 17
Views: 2586

Re: Northener terrifies Londoners by saying "hello"

What would shock is the actual use of the English language in London. Very rare these days. Also in Manchester where I read that there are 200 languages spoken. Now that is diversity in the extreme. Try a few facts for a change, Stayingup. From the Ofsted website on last year’s state primary school...
by Holmeclaret
Wed Dec 27, 2023 3:04 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Keep the faith
Replies: 20
Views: 2547

Re: Keep the faith

ebby wrote:
Tue Dec 26, 2023 11:26 am
I thought it was a Northern Soul story.
It is Northern “soul”, at its very best.
by Holmeclaret
Sat Dec 02, 2023 6:01 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Forest v Everton
Replies: 33
Views: 2506

Re: Forest v Everton

JimmyRobbo wrote:
Sat Dec 02, 2023 5:53 pm
Everton are all over them.
Forest don't look a great side. Everton will easily be safe but Forest won't.
Was just thinking this. Not sure that a Forest victory will be what we want, especially if the points deduction is reduced on appeal.
by Holmeclaret
Sat Sep 30, 2023 12:41 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: A Bit Harsh…
Replies: 13
Views: 2844

A Bit Harsh…

that unbeaten Harrogate boxer gets seven and a half years for biting another man’s ear. A stupid thing to do but the lad’s career is ruined before it’s even really started. https://thestrayferret.co.uk/harrogate-boxer-jailed-after-biting-mans-ear-in-bar/#:~:text=Guy%20Kitching.,trial%20at%20York%20C...
by Holmeclaret
Tue Sep 26, 2023 7:05 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: When was your first served beer?
Replies: 146
Views: 8158

Re: When was your first served beer?

At the Falcon aged 16
by Holmeclaret
Fri Sep 15, 2023 5:23 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Clarets sign Muslim Athlete Charter
Replies: 150
Views: 9428

Re: Clarets sign Muslim Athlete Charter

I'm a bit dubious about the tenth article that says "Muslim athletes will be given space to express their views on their faith without judgement. As with all comments and views, Muslim athletes must whenever possible discuss any public statements in advance with the organisation." There are many as...
by Holmeclaret
Mon Sep 04, 2023 6:00 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Your Top Comedians?
Replies: 146
Views: 10479

Re: Your Top Comedians?

Caroline Aherne was a comic genius.
Surprised not to see more calls for Steve Martin.
by Holmeclaret
Wed Aug 30, 2023 9:02 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Burnley's not that bad....
Replies: 16
Views: 2514

Re: Burnley's not that bad....

It is heartbreaking. The gap between rich and poor is constantly increasing. MAGA Republicans already believe that the next election has been stolen. There may not be full scale civil war but there will be trouble from informal militias across the country. The US was once such a great country.
by Holmeclaret
Mon Aug 28, 2023 9:24 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Villa team bus bricked
Replies: 237
Views: 21008

Re: Villa team bus bricked

I agree all this embarrassment business is actually embarrassing within itself, it takes weak minded individuals to be embarrassed about other peoples behaviour which doesn't & shouldn't reflect on their own character who played no part in the coach incident the same applies for the lighter inciden...
by Holmeclaret
Sat Aug 26, 2023 12:39 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Today's football
Replies: 96
Views: 5261

Re: Today's football

Bournemouth will certainly give Spurs more of game than a very poor Man United last week. Hoping for a Spurs win ‘though.
A draw is probably best for us but I think Everton will react to their drubbing at Villa.
by Holmeclaret
Sat Aug 26, 2023 11:02 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Spanish Football Chief : Should He Resign?
Replies: 231
Views: 7746

Re: Spanish Football Chief : Should He Resign?

It’s irrelevant whether it was done in good faith or otherwise. If there’s a possibility that the woman was going to feel offended, uncomfortable or violated, he should not have done it. The risk is obvious and in his arrogance, the man didn’t care.
by Holmeclaret
Sat Aug 26, 2023 10:19 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: ** New Chants thread **
Replies: 342
Views: 31876

Re: ** New Chants thread **

for those unsure about this absolutely legendary song that we will sing from the stands... here it is...! https://youtu.be/9Gc4QTqslN4?si=4cLWYhKQfCLiwtKb and we all have to do the actions :D bird-is-the-word-the-trashmen.gif Sometimes seen as early rock and roll crossing over into rudimentary punk...
by Holmeclaret
Sat Aug 26, 2023 9:55 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: our transfer spending
Replies: 88
Views: 5445

Re: our transfer spending

Voluptuous
by Holmeclaret
Fri Aug 25, 2023 8:54 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: First PL Manager to Get Sacked
Replies: 66
Views: 5695

Re: First PL Manager to Get Sacked

I think its SD but really through no fault of his own. They will be sitting 18th in early december, decimated by injuries, no money for incoming players, and the owners will get rid of him. Whoever they bring in won't be enough and they will be relegated. Amen to that, ‘though I’ll take no pleasure...
by Holmeclaret
Thu Aug 24, 2023 2:26 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Favourite Signing Under Kompany
Replies: 42
Views: 3059

Re: Favourite Signing Under Kompany

Incredible really that so many of the signings worked so well last season. Let’s hope for the same rate of success this time around.
by Holmeclaret
Sun Aug 20, 2023 3:42 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Today's (other) Football
Replies: 117
Views: 5520

Re: Today's (other) Football

Shambolic Everton.
by Holmeclaret
Sun Aug 20, 2023 2:55 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Cancel culture, Queen's Greatest Hits
Replies: 22
Views: 1917

Re: Cancel culture, Queen's Greatest Hits

To be fair to the OP, the article doesn’t make the context clear but you’ve got to hand it to the Mail, they really do know what will outrage their audience and how to go about doing it.
by Holmeclaret
Sun Aug 13, 2023 11:05 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Bluffing Being a Burnley Fan
Replies: 53
Views: 4068

Re: Bluffing Being a Burnley Fan

We’re another top team in the Manchester area.
by Holmeclaret
Tue Aug 08, 2023 7:01 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Stephen King
Replies: 26
Views: 2067

Re: Stephen King

Great writer. He captures childhood and, if not middle America then certainly Maine, very well. In fact, I prefer the writing in the early parts of his novels before things actually go pear shaped. Having said that, all the storylines are pretty good.
by Holmeclaret
Sat Jul 15, 2023 8:43 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Guilty pleasures...drinks snack.
Replies: 38
Views: 2305

Re: Guilty pleasures...drinks snack.

Cornflakes, sugar, full cream milk and a dollop of double cream.
by Holmeclaret
Wed Jul 12, 2023 7:43 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Overrated things...
Replies: 235
Views: 11424

Re: Overrated things...

Smart phones.
by Holmeclaret
Sun Jul 02, 2023 10:36 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: France riots
Replies: 158
Views: 7874

Re: France riots

Don't be ridiculous ... I'm just pointing out that the " story " could have been altogether different .. Sadly he's not the first, nor will he be the last young man to lose his life due to his own recklessness and poor policing ... :roll: My comment too was ridiculous in hindsight. Apologies, Chris.
by Holmeclaret
Sat Jul 01, 2023 9:42 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: France riots
Replies: 158
Views: 7874

Re: France riots

RMutt wrote:
Sat Jul 01, 2023 3:25 pm
Shall I take it that’s a policy you’d advocate here then? Shoot any young driver who doesn’t stop for the police?
Or anyone that’s over the limit.
by Holmeclaret
Sat Jul 01, 2023 2:54 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: France riots
Replies: 158
Views: 7874

Re: France riots

Armed police officers get a split second to make a decision, at the moment with so many terrorist incidents is the suspects hand movement going for a gun, a suicide bomb trigger,no doubt the police officer has a family etc what flashes through his mind in that split second. If he had walked up to s...
by Holmeclaret
Fri Jun 23, 2023 7:01 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Barclays
Replies: 25
Views: 3024

Re: Barclays

Barclays are arseholes I received a letter yesterday from them informing me that they are removing my overdraft (not that I bloody ever use the thing) on my current account, why not just leave it there in case I ever do, everything is fine when taking when giving you run into problems, same with th...
by Holmeclaret
Wed May 31, 2023 1:44 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Found a dog this morning
Replies: 53
Views: 4282

Re: Found a dog this morning

UPDATE It's name is Milo it's a Dachshund Jack Russell cross and three years old, I took it to the vets at the top of Colne but when they checked it's Microchip the phone number was out of date they said the dog warden would pick it up, but I put it's picture on Facebook and within 20 minutes someo...
by Holmeclaret
Wed May 24, 2023 9:19 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Tella's been shortlisted for the PFA SkyBetChamp Fans’ Player of the Year
Replies: 10
Views: 1157

Re: Tella's been shortlisted for the PFA SkyBetChamp Fans’ Player of the Year

That's what I said.....doesn't meant he doesn't deserve it though That’s why I said it’s an interesting argument🙂 There will be a certain point at which the club’s best interest overrides that of any individual player. I don’t think it’s been reached yet here as we need to take account of the playe...
by Holmeclaret
Wed May 24, 2023 8:59 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Tella's been shortlisted for the PFA SkyBetChamp Fans’ Player of the Year
Replies: 10
Views: 1157

Re: Tella's been shortlisted for the PFA SkyBetChamp Fans’ Player of the Year

Nori1958 wrote:
Wed May 24, 2023 7:42 pm
Of course he does
…but each vote means we’re likely to end up paying more for him(if Southampton sell)?
by Holmeclaret
Wed May 24, 2023 7:24 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Tella's been shortlisted for the PFA SkyBetChamp Fans’ Player of the Year
Replies: 10
Views: 1157

Re: Tella's been shortlisted for the PFA SkyBetChamp Fans’ Player of the Year

Nori1958 wrote:
Wed May 24, 2023 2:40 pm
Each vote adding to his value
Interesting take but don’t you think the lad deserves it?
by Holmeclaret
Sun May 21, 2023 6:03 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Come on you Irons
Replies: 132
Views: 6859

Re: Come on you Irons

They were known as Thames Ironworks FC before becoming West Ham. They were known as “the Irons” among locals back in the early 80’s when I lived in the Upton Park area.
by Holmeclaret
Thu May 18, 2023 6:05 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Favourite cover versions
Replies: 98
Views: 4473

Re: Favourite cover versions

Hanoi Rocks “Up Around the Bend”

https://youtu.be/dZQjRfQ5BPw
by Holmeclaret
Wed May 17, 2023 4:44 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Holiday 2023
Replies: 90
Views: 5454

Re: Holiday 2023

Costa del Pinner (London) for me as I’ve got to pay for my daughter’s wedding. Such is life for dads…
by Holmeclaret
Mon May 15, 2023 7:09 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Driving rants (max 2 per person)
Replies: 159
Views: 7578

Re: Driving rants (max 2 per person)

Over the past year, I’ve twice come very close to being hit as a pedestrian at different zebra crossings. In both cases, the drivers were very elderly. I had some sympathy for the first old fella who was extremely apologetic but less for the second one who had the nerve to honk his horn at me for ha...
by Holmeclaret
Thu May 04, 2023 5:44 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: BURNLEY FC CHAMPIONS BOOK
Replies: 56
Views: 5509

Re: BURNLEY FC CHAMPIONS BOOK

Rowls wrote:
Thu May 04, 2023 5:11 pm
The game's become too commercialized.

We used to publish one of these once in a blue moon but now we seem to be releasing one of these every 4-5 seasons.

Sort it out Pace!
They’ll be doing every year before long.
UTC
by Holmeclaret
Thu May 04, 2023 5:17 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: There’s a star man
Replies: 24
Views: 3243

Re: There’s a star man

Rowls wrote:
Thu May 04, 2023 5:09 pm
Learning will enrich their lives, and their CD collections.
I see what you did there😂
by Holmeclaret
Tue May 02, 2023 3:48 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Everton SD Burnley Pace
Replies: 67
Views: 5868

Re: Everton SD Burnley Pace

ElectroClaret wrote:
Mon May 01, 2023 9:41 pm
SD did wonders for the club and I'd never criticise him for anything.
But the parting of the ways was the correct thing to do.
Maybe for him as well as us. A new job and a new project can often restore a person’s drive and ambition.
by Holmeclaret
Sun Apr 30, 2023 9:14 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: The new song
Replies: 21
Views: 3584

Re: The new song

Brilliant lyrics - awful song.
by Holmeclaret
Fri Apr 28, 2023 9:22 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Millwall
Replies: 23
Views: 2235

Re: Millwall

Everyone knows about their bad reputation but what I do like about them is the loyalty of their fans despite all the rich and fashionable clubs that surround them. Reminds me a bit of a proud Lancashire club who wear claret and blue.
by Holmeclaret
Thu Apr 27, 2023 6:32 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: New club photo
Replies: 13
Views: 2624

Re: New club photo

Great pic but I’ve never really understood the the top bra like thing that players seem to prefer these days. What exactly is the purpose?
by Holmeclaret
Wed Apr 26, 2023 7:52 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: 6 consecutive league wins
Replies: 3
Views: 928

Re: 6 consecutive league wins

28 Mar 2010 Burnley v Blackburn Rovers L 0-1 Premier League 02 Dec 2012 Burnley v Blackburn Rovers D 1-1 League Championship 17 Mar 2013 Blackburn Rovers v Burnley D 1-1 League Championship 14 Sep 2013 Burnley v Blackburn Rovers D 1-1 League Championship 09 Mar 2014 Blackburn Rovers v Burnley W 1-2...
by Holmeclaret
Thu Apr 20, 2023 7:38 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Burnley in the Community - Turf Moor Iftar
Replies: 2
Views: 610

Re: Burnley in the Community - Turf Moor Iftar

Almost at Eid now after a gruelling month of self discipline. Best wishes to Anas, Ameen, Khalil and any others on the Burnley staff.
by Holmeclaret
Mon Mar 06, 2023 1:55 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Tony Johnson RIP
Replies: 67
Views: 14504

Re: Tony Johnson RIP

RIP Tony Johnson. A terrible tragedy.
by Holmeclaret
Sun Feb 26, 2023 8:13 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: 6 more wins
Replies: 18
Views: 2292

Re: 6 more wins

Certainly looking possible for promotion at Ewood, looking at the Blade’s fixtures.
by Holmeclaret
Sun Feb 19, 2023 8:49 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: In Your Northern Slum
Replies: 46
Views: 5285

Re: In Your Northern Slum

Controversial comment but the majority of people living in that area are not from Burnley. Can people from the area concerned ever be “from Burnley”, for instance if their grandparents or great grandparents migrated to Burnley? Just interested as someone who was born in Burnley and considers himsel...
by Holmeclaret
Thu Feb 09, 2023 8:34 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Ex - QEGS pupils ...
Replies: 12
Views: 1785

Re: Ex - QEGS pupils ...

Sorry about the spelling of taught , if your watching, Dave.
by Holmeclaret
Thu Feb 09, 2023 8:33 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Ex - QEGS pupils ...
Replies: 12
Views: 1785

Re: Ex - QEGS pupils ...

Really saddened to hear this. David take me English when I was in my second year and I remember him with great affection. You’re spot on regarding the fine line between the need to learn and a tolerant classroom atmosphere. Only a handful of teachers really get the balance right and David was certai...
by Holmeclaret
Wed Feb 08, 2023 6:45 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Turkish earthquake
Replies: 24
Views: 2392

Re: Turkish earthquake

Death toll now at 11,000. This must be devastating for Halil Dervishoglu. I hope that his family is safe and well away from the area affected.
by Holmeclaret
Mon Jan 30, 2023 7:40 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Simple yes or no - no debate!
Replies: 51
Views: 3314

Re: Simple yes or no - no debate!

No, nay never.