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Greetings to One and All

Despite all 'The Doom and Gloom' yippy,its getting warmer! Spring may not be Sprung quite yet, but its on its way. 'There may be troubles Ahead' but 'We can Weather the Storm' The Sun has Got his Hat On Hip Hip Hip Hooray ,We'll Gather Lillacs in the Spring Again,I'll See you Again Whenever Spring Breaks Through Again,Mad Dogs and English Men Go Out in the Midday Sun............................
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Added by eric tranter on March 14, 2010 at 12:38am — 1 Comment

New EM - the fifth apointment since my arrival 2 years ago.

We have just had the 5th appointment to the post of EM since my arrival here 2 years ago. I'm not sure what it is about us that puts them off. It is unsettling for residents to have so many changes, and I know it cannot be helped in some cases, but there is no continuity which makes for an unstable atmosphere. The new appointee is not really new as she is the permanent EM from last year who has now come back......all the others were temps......but I can see the residents are taking everything wi… Continue

Added by Margaret Goodwin on March 13, 2010 at 1:17pm — 2 Comments

How about this for an option for residents of RSL's (Housing Associations)

Just come across this interesting objective view:

http://http://www.insidehousing.co.uk/story.aspx?storycode=6508926

http://www.insidehousing.co.uk/story.aspx?storycode=6508926

Cheers

John

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Added by John E Pallister on March 12, 2010 at 10:38am — 4 Comments

'Fund degrees' with business tax'

Having just read this story I can see some merit in it's arguement, but I would put one point in, and that is, only the industries that are going to benefit directly should be required to contribute to the costs.

Cheers

John

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/education/8546273.stm

http://http://news

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Added by John E Pallister on March 12, 2010 at 12:16am — No Comments

New Resident-Led Approach Heralds Step Change In Performance And Empowerment (CIH)

Here's some more interesting information:

http://New Resident-Led Approach Heralds Step Change In Performance And Empowerment

http://www.cih.org/news/view.php?id=1191

Cheers

John

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Added by John E Pallister on March 9, 2010 at 7:59pm — 2 Comments

Resident Involvement Training via CIH

If anyone is interested in gaining a recognition for all their hard work working with residents, have a look here:

http://www.cih.org/education/activelearning/

http://http://www.cih.org/education/activelearning/

Cheers

John

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Added by John E Pallister on March 7, 2010 at 10:20am — No Comments

Titles can be bought

Conservative donor and deputy party chairman Lord Ashcroft has admitted he is "non-domiciled" in the UK for tax.

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Whatever the party I think this is wrong. If you don't pay our income tax then why should you get a peerage just because you pump money into a political party.

This means that person [whatever party] has a right to sit in the House

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Added by Cowboy on March 1, 2010 at 10:59am — 28 Comments

Lifetime homes?

This is interesting if you are considering a lifetime home:

http://http://www.insidehousing.co.uk/story.aspx?storycode=6507873

http://www.insidehousing.co.uk/story.aspx?storycode=6507873

Cheers

John

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Added by John E Pallister on February 28, 2010 at 12:35pm — 2 Comments

I'm not sure, if this goes ahead, how it will effect the older generation !!

Just come across this intersting item about the benefits system:

http://http://www.insidehousing.co.uk/story.aspx?storycode=6508718

http://www.insidehousing.co.uk/story.aspx?storycode=6508718

Cheers

John

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Added by John E Pallister on February 28, 2010 at 12:25pm — 4 Comments

What ! a tory with attitude?.....he he

Just come across this comical farce......

http://www.karoo.co.uk/NewsArticle.aspx?ID=B25803731266893573A00&category=UK

http://http://www.karoo.co.uk/NewsArticle.aspx?ID=B25803731266893573A00&category=UK

Cheers

John

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Added by John E Pallister on February 23, 2010 at 12:26pm — 4 Comments

Death Taxes

No doubt everybody has heard of the plans to pay for the costs of care by paying a tax after death on the deceased's estate. A figure of £20,000 has been proposed. I'm sure that none of us in our later years would argue that proper care should be available to all when needed and the present system is most unfair on those who have to sell their homes to pay for their care. But where would a solution such as the one now being proposed stop? The councils are now jumping on the bandwagon and suggest… Continue

Added by Geoff Pearse on February 22, 2010 at 4:14pm — 6 Comments

I HAVE LEFT HANOVER

Although Iam no longer a resident of Hanover I hope its ok to still stay on Hanoverworld. I tried to reply to Ruth Arnott but the message I sent bounced back

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Added by david burcombe on February 20, 2010 at 9:43pm — 1 Comment

Guest-Suites

My wife and I would like to make occasional use of the guest-suites in other developments around the country. Anyone know how to get a list? Continue

Added by Geoff Pearse on February 16, 2010 at 5:07pm — 2 Comments

The real me

I'm a mixture of good and bad - I admit it. The good part is genuine - although at times intolerant. If I say something on this site, there are not too many hidden meanings, I like people especially those who have a broad intelligent outlook. They don't have to appear super intelligent - I go by results.

My views on religion are poor to say the least as are my views on the extreme left and right wings of politics.

I still respect those people for their views as I do for anyone r

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Added by Cowboy on February 15, 2010 at 4:30pm — 4 Comments

Free at Last!......or so I thought.

They took my cast off yesterday.......but I was horrified to find that I still could not walk!! Well, I can hobble about but it is quite painful and I have a few weeks of physio before I can use my leg normally again.

What a Swizz!! All my plans of escape gone up in smoke......I can't even drive yet! Woe is me!! I shouldn't moan, at least I can shower - bliss - and move about comparatively unencumbered but my dreamt of freedom eludes me, as yet. It seems I need to lear

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Added by Margaret Goodwin on February 6, 2010 at 8:20pm — 4 Comments

uploading photos

anyone else having a problem uploading photos? I have tried twice with no success. done it exactly the same way I usually do it. Continue

Added by David Nicol on February 4, 2010 at 11:25am — 4 Comments

Building a Society for all Ages

As a result of last year's consultation which I attended (see previous post) I have been sent the final report, below is the link for anyone who might be interested to have a look. http://www.hmg.gov.uk/buildingasocietyforallages/consultation_response.aspx Any comments welcomed! Continue

Added by Margaret Goodwin on February 3, 2010 at 11:35pm — No Comments

Grumpy?

If you are, according to the DT's science reporter on Saturday, you could be classed as 'being higher up the evolutionary ladder than people who are easy going'. He mentions a quote from GBS "all progress depends on the unreasonable man". While I feel a lot better about his reassurance, I am not sure I like the news that the findings come from comparison with two types of monkeys!… Continue

Added by Geoff Pearse on January 31, 2010 at 6:02pm — 6 Comments

Royal Mails 'Pricing in Proportion'

I have been to the post office to collect a undelivered card, because of its size, there was a postage unpaid deficient postage, plus handling fee of £1. The category was not Letter Format but Large Letter Format. To avoid receiving a card after the event, to avoid the unpaid postage cost and the cost/inconvience of having to go a post office to collect the item, buy your cards in the Letter Format, or if you decide to send a Large Letter Format, go to the post office and not use the letter box.… Continue

Added by brian winchcombe on January 31, 2010 at 11:38am — 1 Comment

Have you seen the new website called 'Be Grand'?

Have you seen the new website dedicated to grandparents? BeGrand has been created to help you enjoy the fun times and to offer you expert advice when you have questions or issues. By joining, you will be able to communicate with other grandparents, near and far, for free. The site is officially launched at the end of January, but by clicking on the link below, you can have a sneak preview of some of our features available on the site: Continue

Added by Loraine Harris on January 26, 2010 at 10:44am — 2 Comments

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