(28 Jun 2015, 9:23 pm)Davie wrote Top Gear is back on BBC I PLAYER (episode 8 series 22 for those interested)

(28 Jun 2015, 9:33 pm)Malarkey wrote That awkward moment when we all ermm watched it at 8pm on BBC2, Check out the General TV Thread.

(30 Jun 2015, 8:44 am)Tommy_1581 wrote My photo has got through to the voting stage on RailUK's Photo of the Week competition! My entry is 06 http://www.railforums.co.uk/gallery/thumbnails.php?album=466

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(01 Jul 2015, 5:18 pm)LeeCalder wrote I can't thank David Forster (Mr Fozz) enough for his kind words!

Unbeknown to me, Fozz had sent a letter to FourFourTwo magazine, a football magazine that is published worldwide regarding the JJ O'Donnell fund. Here is what he said...

Credit Due In Gateshead

When I was growing up, I was always told that football supporters are at their best when uniting behind a cause or coming together to collectively mourn when someone dies. Recent events in the North East proved it.

In May, Gateshead footballer JJ O'Donnell was told that he had a 50/50 chance of playing again after he was diagnosed with sesamoiditous, a condition that causes the toes to become inflamed and makes kicking a football excruciating.

Step forward Lee Calder and Sam Jupp, two teenage Gateshead fans who took it upon themselves to raise the money required to fund their favourite player's operation. Hoping to raise about £5,000. the total exceeded £7,000 thanks in part to a generous £2,690 donation by Sunderland striker Danny Graham, himself born in Gateshead.

JJ has had the operation and now faces a three month wait to see if he can fully recover. In the meantime, Manchester City have generously offered him the use of their facilities.

Lee and Sam's selflessness is incredible. They've really brought the North East's football community together, which is easier said than done! They're a credit to their club and the local area.

Well done, lads, what you've done is brilliant.

David Forster, Murton, Co.Durham.

As I said, I cannot thank you enough for what you have done David, and for your continued help and support throughout the fundraising.

Lee

(01 Jul 2015, 5:18 pm)LeeCalder wrote I can't thank David Forster (Mr Fozz) enough for his kind words!

Unbeknown to me, Fozz had sent a letter to FourFourTwo magazine, a football magazine that is published worldwide regarding the JJ O'Donnell fund. Here is what he said...

Credit Due In Gateshead

When I was growing up, I was always told that football supporters are at their best when uniting behind a cause or coming together to collectively mourn when someone dies. Recent events in the North East proved it.

In May, Gateshead footballer JJ O'Donnell was told that he had a 50/50 chance of playing again after he was diagnosed with sesamoiditous, a condition that causes the toes to become inflamed and makes kicking a football excruciating.

Step forward Lee Calder and Sam Jupp, two teenage Gateshead fans who took it upon themselves to raise the money required to fund their favourite player's operation. Hoping to raise about £5,000. the total exceeded £7,000 thanks in part to a generous £2,690 donation by Sunderland striker Danny Graham, himself born in Gateshead.

JJ has had the operation and now faces a three month wait to see if he can fully recover. In the meantime, Manchester City have generously offered him the use of their facilities.

Lee and Sam's selflessness is incredible. They've really brought the North East's football community together, which is easier said than done! They're a credit to their club and the local area.

Well done, lads, what you've done is brilliant.

David Forster, Murton, Co.Durham.

As I said, I cannot thank you enough for what you have done David, and for your continued help and support throughout the fundraising.

Lee

(01 Jul 2015, 9:30 pm)Diamond One wrote I must thank Mr Fozz must next time we see him a nice drink is on the cards or something nice we all would enjoy

When I was growing up, I was always told that football supporters are at their best when uniting behind a cause or coming together to collectively mourn when someone dies. Recent events in the North East proved it.

(02 Jul 2015, 7:30 pm)northern156 wrote Earlier this week being offered a job that I had just been beaten to a month or two ago. Really wanted to do this (Assistant Controller) and was gutted when I didn't get it, however another vacancy came up and I was first to be offered so my pay will be almost tripling! Start in August and it's all shiftwork (0700 - 1400, 1400 - 2100, 2100 - 0900) however all is well.

Popped into the Seat dealer at Carlisle earlier on, looks like I'll be getting a Seat Ibiza SC FR within a couple of months or so. Absolutely adore the Ibizas! 

(02 Jul 2015, 7:33 pm)Dan wrote I'm jelly..!

Is it brand new? Was looking at one myself - but wasn't keen on the online price once you add everything on.

(02 Jul 2015, 7:33 pm)Dan wrote I'm jelly..!

Is it brand new? Was looking at one myself - but wasn't keen on the online price once you add everything on.

(02 Jul 2015, 7:37 pm)Malarkey wrote Are you Strawberry, Raspberry, Orange, Blackcurrant, Pineapple, Lemon or Lime?

(02 Jul 2015, 7:38 pm)Dan wrote Lemon or lime; take your pick, as I am very bitter indeed.

(02 Jul 2015, 7:33 pm)Dan wrote I'm jelly..!

Is it brand new? Was looking at one myself - but wasn't keen on the online price once you add everything on.

(02 Jul 2015, 7:34 pm)northern156 wrote Yeah, I'm looking at something brand new. Typically it's a bad idea as you can lose a good thousand or so just by making it second-hand thereafter however the salesman told me they can knock £4k off the price of a brand new one...

(02 Jul 2015, 7:43 pm)aureolin wrote If you're buying brand new, have a look at the new Kia cee'd. You'll typically get a lot of 'extras' for your money, and they're not badly priced to start with. Quite a few of their engines are band A, so you'd pay no VED on them. You also get a 7 year warranty.

(02 Jul 2015, 8:47 pm)northern156 wrote Thanks for the tip Adrian however I think my mind is set on the sporty Spanish machine

(02 Jul 2015, 8:49 pm)citaro5284 wrote I have a Leon FR 1.4 (140 bhp) - and it is impressive to say the least, and only £30 a year road tax too 

(02 Jul 2015, 9:21 pm)northern156 wrote Not bad! Mind I'll be going for the 1.4 petrol though, another £100 on top of your road tax per year but it'll be worth it!

(04 Jul 2015, 8:58 am)Jimmi wrote My photo of 2866 which I uploaded to Flickr yesterday has made it onto Explore.
https://flic.kr/p/vfhuEr

(05 Jul 2015, 7:26 am)Jimmi wrote Well that was certainly something, ended up getting 105 favourites and 11171 views.

(05 Jul 2015, 7:28 am)Dan wrote Ought to be in the "What's annoying you today?" thread!

Don't understand the fascination with explore - I did when I first started out taking photos, then you discover it is all just random selection, and it means nowt. Irritates me having loads of randomers commenting with strange things.

(05 Jul 2015, 9:40 am)Simmy wrote Received my kebab and chips.... will be heading to the gym this afternoon   .