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BenjaminM and Iceman…. get a room!
Benj has stated his opinion and you don’t agree with him (neither do I, actually) but you guys should start another thread – this one is about the Best and Worst of Wrexham in 2013 but now its descended into a willy wagging contest.
Best – North Wales Crusaders – winning the Northern Rail Bowl and Championship 1 with 100% home record and crowned Championship 1 Team of the Year, Clive Griffiths was Coach of the Year and Jono Smith was Player of the Year
Worst – Wrexham v Chester – disgraceful behaviour by some morons in both sets of fans.
Another thought to throw into the mix. Is Waterworld a listed building? If not is it likely to be listed due to its unusual architectural design? Could WCBC be left with a building they can’t demolish for years to come, that will stand empty in the centre of town and fall into disrepair?
And I am not defending ALL cyclist either.
But I do get annoyed with SOME motorists who use the ‘road tax’ argument to suggest they have more right to the road. Some cars pay zero VED and cyclists would fall into that category as they do not pollute.
Huge congratulations to the Wrexham: Bringing Rugby League To Life team from WCBC for their hosting and promotion of the Rugby League World Cup. 8019 spectators through the turnstiles and a thoroughly well organised event. There were hundreds fo school children, youth rugby teams, dancers etc who all enjoyed the day. The only shame was that the Wales performance didn’t match the effort of the organisers.
We still have a Quarter final in a World Cup in our home town which promises to be a great game Australia v USA.
Lots of people complain there are never any major events in our area. Well we have a World Cup Quarter final – lets give it the support it deserves
Huge congratulations to the Wrexham: Bringing Rugby League To Life team from WCBC for their hosting and promotion of the Rugby League World Cup. 8019 spectators through the turnstiles and a thoroughly well organised event. There were hundreds fo school children, youth rugby teams, dancers etc who all enjoyed the day. The only shame was that the Wales performance didn’t match the effort of the organisers.
We still have a Quarter final in a World Cup in our home town which promises to be a great game Australia v USA.
Lots of people complain there are never any major events in our area. Well we have a World Cup Quarter final – lets give it the support it deserves
@zinger 10185 wrote:
Gogledd, you didn’t mention my last question. Motorists who pay tax & insurance AND obey the law still end up paying if, God forbid, there is a collision.
Firstly let me point out I pay Vehicle Emissions Duty (not road tax which ended in the 1930s) on 2 vehicles already – I can only use one at a time and when I use my bicycle I am using neither. Secondly VED is based on emmissions – and when I am cycling, provided I haven’t had baked beads I do not make any emissions – so would incur no VED anyway.
Thirdly, insurance – again I pay motor insurance on 2 vehicles; I am also a member of the Cyclists Touring Club which includes 3rd Party Insurance.If a motorist is involved in a collision with a cyclist the likelihood is that the cyclist will come of worse. I believe the Highway code stated you should drive in a manner to avoid a collision and if you do haw can you be at fault?
As I said previously a bit of courtesy and patience goes a long way.
I think Halloween has been hyped up beyond belief and is now just another commercial exercise in exploitation adopted from America. Anyway we have another, more British early Winter tradition of burning an effigy of a Catholic “terrorist” – much more child-friendly!!
@zinger 10075 wrote:
I have no problem with cyclists when they stick to the highway code but those who ride their bikes in the dark with no lights or light clothing, those who ride on the pavement, those who who cross traffic lights on red, those who don’t bother indicating or positioning themselves when turning right, those who ride in pairs making it difficult to pass when a little bit of courtesy wouldn’t come amiss. They are all out there amongst the good cyclists of whom there are very many. Some just don’t seem to realise how vulnerable they are. When did you last hear of a cyclist being stopped for dangerous riding?
So, why did you say that the Highway cod doesn’t apply to cyclists when you have clearly identified it does?
I agree that cyclist should not ride at night without lights etc. My job is instructing young cyclist and hopefully they will remain responsible road users.
I also have no problem with vehicle drivers who adhere to the highway code and don’t drive too close to cyclists, overtake cyclist when there obviously isn’t enough room, pull out on cyclist when they are turning right, cut cyclists up when turning left. Some vehicle drivers don’t seem to realise how vulnerable cyclists are and the damage a large lump of metal can do to flesh and blood. A little patience and courtesy by ALL road users would go a long way.
