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by Brucefanclaret
Tue Apr 28, 2020 6:03 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Covid-19
Replies: 13866
Views: 914502

Re: Covid-19

If Care Homes have been a top priority since the outset, why are we only just getting figures for deaths? They have been telling us for days that Care Homes’ figures are difficult to collate. Since Care Homes are, by regulation, required to inform their regulator of any death in their Home, why have...
by Brucefanclaret
Sat Apr 25, 2020 7:12 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: SPOT THE BALL - Cup upset - HunterST beats Buxton
Replies: 55
Views: 2708

Re: ***SPOT THE BALL*** HUGE CUP UPSET - READ ALL ABOUT IT

Well played, Evensteadiereddie! Beat me fair and square there. Good luck in the next round!
And good luck to you too, Admiral. You’ll be crowing about this for months - sigh!
by Brucefanclaret
Sat Apr 18, 2020 7:26 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: SPOT THE BALL - ROUND 6
Replies: 89
Views: 4550

Re: RESULTS AND TABLES NOW IN ***SPOT THE BALL***ROUND 6

Thanks, Ralph ans Spot! Congrats to the final 16. Come on CricketField73!,
Note to self - buy a new bingo dabbed for next year 😀
by Brucefanclaret
Fri Apr 10, 2020 6:01 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: SPOT THE BALL - ROUND 4
Replies: 63
Views: 3349

Re: ***SPOT THE BALL*** - ROUND 4

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by Brucefanclaret
Sun Apr 05, 2020 5:54 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: SPOT THE BALL RESULTS & TABLES NOW IN ROUND 3
Replies: 81
Views: 3986

Re: ROUND 3 ***SPOT THE BALL*** - End of Season Competition

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by Brucefanclaret
Mon Mar 30, 2020 2:33 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: ROUND 2 SPOT THE BALL End of Season Cup
Replies: 123
Views: 5631

Re: ***SPOT THE BALL*** End of Season Cup - Round 2

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by Brucefanclaret
Fri Mar 27, 2020 6:24 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: SPOT THE BALL End of Season Cup - ROUND 1
Replies: 136
Views: 6025

Re: RESULTS IN **SPOT THE BALL** End of Season Cup - ROUND 1

I’m sure I probably got 0 points too, but I can’t believe my guesses were not worthy of even an appearance on the table! 😥😀
by Brucefanclaret
Wed Mar 25, 2020 7:50 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: SPOT THE BALL End of Season Cup - ROUND 1
Replies: 136
Views: 6025

Re: **SPOT THE BALL** End of Season Cup - ROUND 1

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by Brucefanclaret
Wed Feb 19, 2020 1:49 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Who had a rattle?
Replies: 48
Views: 3777

Re: Who had a rattle?

I had a rattle, but my gran used to use it more than me. Had a scarf and bobble hat my Mum knitted for me. And I had a Turfy Topper badge, which I still wear.
by Brucefanclaret
Wed Feb 05, 2020 1:55 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: What's your second sport?
Replies: 115
Views: 7076

Re: What's your second sport?

Cricket
by Brucefanclaret
Tue Feb 04, 2020 11:58 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: SOCIAL CARE
Replies: 67
Views: 4154

Re: SOCIAL CARE

First of all, I am sorry for your situation, Foreverly. I have been on both sides of the fence with this. Worked in social care for years (not-for-profit sector). Good care is not cheap - unfortunately, much of it isn’t good. The Home will be charging full price because they cannot let the room to a...
by Brucefanclaret
Fri Jan 03, 2020 7:32 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Are you missing the Peterborough game ? If so why ?
Replies: 120
Views: 8253

Re: Are you missing the Peterborough game ? If so why ?

We’ll be there, along with our son and his two boys. The three year old hasn’t been to a football game before. Time he was exposed to the ups and downs of being a Claret! The six year old gets teased at school for being a Burnley fan, but still says we are the best team in the world. Good brain-wash...
by Brucefanclaret
Thu Jan 02, 2020 1:22 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Ray Pointer
Replies: 22
Views: 3010

Re: Ray Pointer

Yes - he was a great goal-scorer for us and, as others have commented, worked his socks off.
My mum had no interest in football, but she liked Ray Pointer. She would have been jealous of your mum, belgianclaret!
by Brucefanclaret
Tue Dec 31, 2019 7:05 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Park View chippy
Replies: 4
Views: 1208

Re: Park View chippy

Brilliant! Thanks, Admiral. See you tomorrow, but not at 10.30......
by Brucefanclaret
Tue Dec 31, 2019 7:04 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Park View chippy
Replies: 4
Views: 1208

Re: Park View chippy

Brilliant! Thanks, Admiral. See you tomorrow
by Brucefanclaret
Tue Dec 31, 2019 5:35 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Park View chippy
Replies: 4
Views: 1208

Park View chippy

Anyone know if they are open tomorrow?
by Brucefanclaret
Mon Dec 16, 2019 4:07 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Your personal hopes for 2020...
Replies: 46
Views: 3226

Re: Your personal hopes for 2020...

A better year than 2019, which saw me diagnosed with an aggressive cancer and Mr Brucefanclaret diagnosed with Parkinson’s. Surgery and chemo for me and medication for him seem to have done the trick - for now, at least. So - get back in shape, enjoy time with our grandchildren and just enjoy still ...
by Brucefanclaret
Sat Dec 07, 2019 9:25 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: 18 Thousand Strong Home Support Dropping
Replies: 79
Views: 6904

Re: 18 Thousand Strong Home Support Dropping

Burnley fan for over 50 years and ST holder. But getting on in years, recovering from serious illness/treatment. Husband has Parkinson’s and extreme cold affects his tremor very badly. So stayed in the warm and watched it on tv. Sorry some of you think I’m not a real fan!
by Brucefanclaret
Wed Nov 06, 2019 7:48 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: ** Big favour needed, please read **
Replies: 49
Views: 4126

Re: ** Big favour needed, please read **

Talented young lass you’ve got there, MACCA!
by Brucefanclaret
Sat Oct 26, 2019 5:38 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Classical Music
Replies: 32
Views: 1661

Re: Classical Music

Albinoni- concertos for oboe.
by Brucefanclaret
Sun Oct 13, 2019 10:16 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Hampstead Claret RIP
Replies: 163
Views: 14220

Re: Hampstead Claret RIP

Very sorry to hear this. RIP from one Bruce fan to another.
by Brucefanclaret
Thu Oct 10, 2019 9:51 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: The black footballers dilemma
Replies: 37
Views: 3384

Re: The black footballers dilemma

ClaretAndJew wrote:When’s international men’s day?


19 November
by Brucefanclaret
Mon Sep 23, 2019 10:38 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Bruce Springsteen premier rock star
Replies: 35
Views: 5252

Re: Bruce Springsteen premier rock star

Happy birthday to the main man! Loved his music since way back when. Seen him in Sheffield, Old Trafford (both venues), Wembley Arena, MEN Arena or whatever it’s called nowadays, the Ricoh and The Apollo in Manchester on the solo acoustic tour. That last one was the best, even though the wonderful C...
by Brucefanclaret
Fri Sep 20, 2019 6:49 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Clarets for Foodbanks v Norwich
Replies: 26
Views: 3839

Re: Clarets for Foodbanks v Norwich

Toothpaste and dried pasta ready! Not recommended together as the basis for a recipe......
by Brucefanclaret
Thu Sep 05, 2019 4:43 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: DIY SOS
Replies: 10
Views: 2659

Re: DIY SOS

Yes, all credit to him. And all the other volunteers, of course!
by Brucefanclaret
Wed Sep 04, 2019 10:25 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: DIY SOS
Replies: 10
Views: 2659

Re: DIY SOS

Thanks, Fretters - will pass this on. They have had computer problems today and have said they may have missed some emails, so sorry if that’s the case with you. Cricketfield - not sure about this one. Try getting in touch (email problem now sorted) or even go down to St Silas’s if you have the time...
by Brucefanclaret
Wed Sep 04, 2019 7:24 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: DIY SOS
Replies: 10
Views: 2659

Re: DIY SOS

Thanks, Buxton and The Admiral!
by Brucefanclaret
Wed Sep 04, 2019 5:14 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: DIY SOS
Replies: 10
Views: 2659

Re: DIY SOS

Thanks, Pickles. We’ve got lots of volunteers already on the project, but we need another 40 of each trade if we are to hit the deadline! Massive project - we all have our fingers crossed.
by Brucefanclaret
Wed Sep 04, 2019 4:52 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: DIY SOS
Replies: 10
Views: 2659

DIY SOS

Anyone see The One Show yesterday? It included a report on the latest DIY SOS project, taking place in Blackburn (sorry!) this week. A Church Hall is bing transformed into accommodation for young homeless people between the ages of 16 and 18. It’s for a charity called Nightsafe. It’s based in Blackb...
by Brucefanclaret
Fri Aug 30, 2019 10:43 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Bury petition
Replies: 22
Views: 4244

Re: Bury petition

Done.
by Brucefanclaret
Wed Aug 07, 2019 9:58 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Claretplayer HD
Replies: 15
Views: 1300

Re: Claretplayer HD

Working fine on App for me this morning?
by Brucefanclaret
Wed Aug 07, 2019 6:41 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Claretplayer HD
Replies: 15
Views: 1300

Re: Claretplayer HD

Are you using the App? I find that easier. Or YouTube.
by Brucefanclaret
Wed Aug 07, 2019 6:41 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Claretplayer HD
Replies: 15
Views: 1300

Re: Claretplayer HD

Are you using the App? I find that easier. Or YouTube.
by Brucefanclaret
Wed Aug 07, 2019 6:36 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Season ticket - OAP to Adult
Replies: 7
Views: 1335

Re: Season ticket - OAP to Adult

Yes, you can change it.
by Brucefanclaret
Mon Jul 29, 2019 1:57 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Thank you Burnley Football Club
Replies: 18
Views: 3830

Re: Thank you Burnley Football Club

Well done, Burnley. Sincere condolences from a fellow-Tod lass
by Brucefanclaret
Tue May 28, 2019 7:39 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Sky Sports Football
Replies: 3
Views: 1415

Sky Sports Football

Showing highlights of our promotion win at Wembley. Football channel 10 am today
by Brucefanclaret
Fri May 03, 2019 5:59 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Cancer
Replies: 95
Views: 13883

Re: Cancer

Hope your recovery goes well, ewanrob. As others have said, cancer can be beaten - I’ve beaten malignant melanoma twice and am now having chemo for a gynae cancer. None of it is fun treatment but if it gets us right, it’s worth it. Roll on next season - and enjoy putting that weight back on!
by Brucefanclaret
Tue Apr 23, 2019 11:54 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Chris Wood
Replies: 18
Views: 4974

Chris Wood

Just been watching interesting interview on Sky with Chris Wood and his wife, Kirsty. Talking about the work he’s done in NZ to promote the women's game and their respective footballing careers. Now available On Demand, if anyone’s interested.
by Brucefanclaret
Fri Feb 01, 2019 1:56 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Jeremy Hardy
Replies: 12
Views: 1750

Re: Jeremy Hardy

Just seen this news on tv. Sad indeed - used to love him on The News Quiz. RIP, Jeremy
by Brucefanclaret
Fri Feb 01, 2019 4:44 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Through the eyes of an 8 year old
Replies: 24
Views: 3569

Re: Through the eyes of an 8 year old

Great post! I’m 69 and this takes me back to my own childhood and a match against Liverpool. I’m hoping my grandson will come to games with us, but his Mum worries about the language. I’ll tell her your story and hope it helps! I hope you and your lad enjoy many more Burnley matches!
by Brucefanclaret
Fri Feb 01, 2019 4:35 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Homeless report on bbc
Replies: 31
Views: 2193

Re: Homeless report on bbc

I am a voluntary board member of Nightsafe, a charity that is based in Blackburn (yes, I know) and works with homeless young people between the ages of 16 and 25. We have a refuge, a day Centre, two project houses and various outreach properties. We help young people learn how to cook, look after th...
by Brucefanclaret
Thu Jan 24, 2019 6:17 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: West Indies v England 1st test match
Replies: 96
Views: 7464

Re: West Indies v England 1st test match

I was just saying the same thing, Ashingtonclaret46. He must sometimes wonder why he bothers, when he’s so let down by his team-mates. Having said that, some cracking bowling from WIndies!
by Brucefanclaret
Fri Jan 04, 2019 10:33 am
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Heading to Turf Moor from USA in September
Replies: 121
Views: 16995

Re: Heading to Turf Moor from USA in September

Welcome in advance! First visit to Turf Moor is magic - I can still remember mine 55+ years ago! Try and get to the Club shop to get your memorabilia, but it does get very busy on a match day so leave plenty of time if that’s the only day you can make it. Some good suggestions there of things to do ...
by Brucefanclaret
Tue Nov 06, 2018 5:53 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Remembrance day
Replies: 51
Views: 4235

Re: Remembrance day

houseboy - British Legion still provide shelter work opportunities for service personnel who are disabled, either mentally or physically as a result of their service. They actually make most of the road signs we see every day as we drive around, in their own workshops but also find work in ‘normal’ ...
by Brucefanclaret
Mon Nov 05, 2018 7:11 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: Remembrance day
Replies: 51
Views: 4235

Re: Remembrance day

My father was a rear gunner in WW2. He was lucky to survive, but what he went through affected him badly for the rest of his life. He never went to Remembrance Day parades as he found them too emotional. He would have hated all this “if you don’t wear a poppy,you don’t care” stuff. He fought for fre...
by Brucefanclaret
Mon Oct 01, 2018 11:05 pm
Forum: The Bee Hole End
Topic: White swan fence
Replies: 103
Views: 10769

Re: White swan fence

Well deserved! Great food and fab staff. Only place I’ve ever eaten where I was offered a Yorkshire pud with my turbot - because it was Sunday lunch.