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20 Aug 2014, 7:59 pm
(20 Aug 2014, 7:58 pm)Andreos Constantopolous The died down quite a bit when they were moved a few years back from one area of the site, to another - I think a whole new board was set up too.
It was, and the drupal based forum was very unfriendly for users. Their moderation policy was as anal as their photography policy too.

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Adrian
20 Aug 2014, 7:59 pm #1121

(20 Aug 2014, 7:58 pm)Andreos Constantopolous The died down quite a bit when they were moved a few years back from one area of the site, to another - I think a whole new board was set up too.
It was, and the drupal based forum was very unfriendly for users. Their moderation policy was as anal as their photography policy too.


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21 Aug 2014, 7:32 pm
There's a "Traincrew" vacancy being advertised by Metro at the moment if it interests anyone. http://www.nexus.org.uk/careers/vacancies-metro

Out of interest - does anyone know what they mean when they refer to 'local government pension scheme'? Is this entry into one of the traditional final salary schemes that used to be offered, or is it just a bog standard defined contributions scheme?

Other perks look decent, apart from the holiday allowance. Sad

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Adrian
21 Aug 2014, 7:32 pm #1122

There's a "Traincrew" vacancy being advertised by Metro at the moment if it interests anyone. http://www.nexus.org.uk/careers/vacancies-metro

Out of interest - does anyone know what they mean when they refer to 'local government pension scheme'? Is this entry into one of the traditional final salary schemes that used to be offered, or is it just a bog standard defined contributions scheme?

Other perks look decent, apart from the holiday allowance. Sad


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21 Aug 2014, 7:39 pm
Interesting that they suggest their staff passes are only valid on buses within Tyne and Wear... Must be able to get further away for free as a bus company employee!
Dan
21 Aug 2014, 7:39 pm #1123

Interesting that they suggest their staff passes are only valid on buses within Tyne and Wear... Must be able to get further away for free as a bus company employee!

3977
21 Aug 2014, 8:27 pm
(21 Aug 2014, 7:39 pm)Dan Interesting that they suggest their staff passes are only valid on buses within Tyne and Wear... Must be able to get further away for free as a bus company employee!

You can travel anywhere within the Explorer North East area, so I've been led to believe.
MurdnunoC
21 Aug 2014, 8:27 pm #1124

(21 Aug 2014, 7:39 pm)Dan Interesting that they suggest their staff passes are only valid on buses within Tyne and Wear... Must be able to get further away for free as a bus company employee!

You can travel anywhere within the Explorer North East area, so I've been led to believe.

14269
21 Aug 2014, 8:39 pm
(21 Aug 2014, 7:32 pm)aureolin There's a "Traincrew" vacancy being advertised by Metro at the moment if it interests anyone. http://www.nexus.org.uk/careers/vacancies-metro

Out of interest - does anyone know what they mean when they refer to 'local government pension scheme'? Is this entry into one of the traditional final salary schemes that used to be offered, or is it just a bog standard defined contributions scheme?

Other perks look decent, apart from the holiday allowance. Sad

Do final salary schemes still exist for new entrants?
I imagine it is the 3%-12% contribution scheme (or similar).

'Illegitimis non carborundum'
Andreos1
21 Aug 2014, 8:39 pm #1125

(21 Aug 2014, 7:32 pm)aureolin There's a "Traincrew" vacancy being advertised by Metro at the moment if it interests anyone. http://www.nexus.org.uk/careers/vacancies-metro

Out of interest - does anyone know what they mean when they refer to 'local government pension scheme'? Is this entry into one of the traditional final salary schemes that used to be offered, or is it just a bog standard defined contributions scheme?

Other perks look decent, apart from the holiday allowance. Sad

Do final salary schemes still exist for new entrants?
I imagine it is the 3%-12% contribution scheme (or similar).


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21 Aug 2014, 8:47 pm
(21 Aug 2014, 8:39 pm)Andreos Constantopolous Do final salary schemes still exist for new entrants?
I imagine it is the 3%-12% contribution scheme (or similar).

Corporate greed took over on the most part, but yes they're still in existence. East Coast still offer them, and look at the profits they're still pumping into the Treasury. Wink

I'd thought even local government had dropped to a defined contributions scheme for new entrants. Usually as bad as just like for like matching up to 10%.

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Adrian
21 Aug 2014, 8:47 pm #1126

(21 Aug 2014, 8:39 pm)Andreos Constantopolous Do final salary schemes still exist for new entrants?
I imagine it is the 3%-12% contribution scheme (or similar).

Corporate greed took over on the most part, but yes they're still in existence. East Coast still offer them, and look at the profits they're still pumping into the Treasury. Wink

I'd thought even local government had dropped to a defined contributions scheme for new entrants. Usually as bad as just like for like matching up to 10%.


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21 Aug 2014, 8:51 pm
Anyone being watching kids with camera's... based in Newcastles childrens unit, last episode tonight.

The young lad with cystic fibrosis who is on tonight is over the moon that he can sleep during the night without hes oxygen, it really brings it home im lucky because hes dream is to sleep at hes mates Sad

Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.
Michael
21 Aug 2014, 8:51 pm #1127

Anyone being watching kids with camera's... based in Newcastles childrens unit, last episode tonight.

The young lad with cystic fibrosis who is on tonight is over the moon that he can sleep during the night without hes oxygen, it really brings it home im lucky because hes dream is to sleep at hes mates Sad


Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.

14269
21 Aug 2014, 9:01 pm
(21 Aug 2014, 8:47 pm)aureolin Corporate greed took over on the most part, but yes they're still in existence. East Coast still offer them, and look at the profits they're still pumping into the Treasury. Wink

I'd thought even local government had dropped to a defined contributions scheme for new entrants. Usually as bad as just like for like matching up to 10%.

They probably have.
I got a local government one started a few years ago and it is like the one mentioned above.
It has probably reduced for new entrants now.

I don't work there now, so just letting it sit for the time being.

(21 Aug 2014, 8:51 pm)Michael Anyone being watching kids with camera's... based in Newcastles childrens unit, last episode tonight.

The young lad with cystic fibrosis who is on tonight is over the moon that he can sleep during the night without hes oxygen, it really brings it home im lucky because hes dream is to sleep at hes mates Sad

Aye, makes you think.
Don't think it is a secret that one of my bairns was in there last year (and when he was born - not sure I have mentioned that before).

We are all lucky to have the facility so close to home.
You never know when you need it.

'Illegitimis non carborundum'
Andreos1
21 Aug 2014, 9:01 pm #1128

(21 Aug 2014, 8:47 pm)aureolin Corporate greed took over on the most part, but yes they're still in existence. East Coast still offer them, and look at the profits they're still pumping into the Treasury. Wink

I'd thought even local government had dropped to a defined contributions scheme for new entrants. Usually as bad as just like for like matching up to 10%.

They probably have.
I got a local government one started a few years ago and it is like the one mentioned above.
It has probably reduced for new entrants now.

I don't work there now, so just letting it sit for the time being.

(21 Aug 2014, 8:51 pm)Michael Anyone being watching kids with camera's... based in Newcastles childrens unit, last episode tonight.

The young lad with cystic fibrosis who is on tonight is over the moon that he can sleep during the night without hes oxygen, it really brings it home im lucky because hes dream is to sleep at hes mates Sad

Aye, makes you think.
Don't think it is a secret that one of my bairns was in there last year (and when he was born - not sure I have mentioned that before).

We are all lucky to have the facility so close to home.
You never know when you need it.


'Illegitimis non carborundum'

19181
21 Aug 2014, 9:05 pm
(21 Aug 2014, 9:01 pm)Andreos Constantopolous Aye, makes you think.
Don't think it is a secret about one of my bairns being there last year (and when he was born - not sure I have mentioned that before).

We are all lucky to have the facility so close to home.
You never know when you need it.

It really does, the nurses and drs etc do alot of work and all seem canny. It also comes to you when most can do their own needles etc?

I was over the moon for him when he was told he could sleep out at hes mates.

I didnt know Andreos, i hope all was ok. Sorry if i brought back bad memories.

Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.
Michael
21 Aug 2014, 9:05 pm #1129

(21 Aug 2014, 9:01 pm)Andreos Constantopolous Aye, makes you think.
Don't think it is a secret about one of my bairns being there last year (and when he was born - not sure I have mentioned that before).

We are all lucky to have the facility so close to home.
You never know when you need it.

It really does, the nurses and drs etc do alot of work and all seem canny. It also comes to you when most can do their own needles etc?

I was over the moon for him when he was told he could sleep out at hes mates.

I didnt know Andreos, i hope all was ok. Sorry if i brought back bad memories.


Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.

14269
21 Aug 2014, 9:17 pm
(21 Aug 2014, 9:05 pm)Michael It really does, the nurses and drs etc do alot of work and all seem canny. It also comes to you when most can do their own needles etc?

I was over the moon for him when he was told he could sleep out at hes mates.

I didnt know Andreos, i hope all was ok. Sorry if i brought back bad memories.

Nah, you didn't bring any bad memories back.
It was horrible at the time (both times actually) but he is well now - partly cos his determination and partly because of the care he received.

We are lucky to have that place.

Can remember it being planned, built etc and thinking about the poor kids being admitted - never knew what would happen just a few years later!

The ironic thing was, I bumped into the football coach of the eldest in there.
He was visiting his physically and mentally disabled granddaughter, who had taken a bad turn and had been admitted.

Had no idea of his circumstances. It made me realise how lucky we had been.

'Illegitimis non carborundum'
Andreos1
21 Aug 2014, 9:17 pm #1130

(21 Aug 2014, 9:05 pm)Michael It really does, the nurses and drs etc do alot of work and all seem canny. It also comes to you when most can do their own needles etc?

I was over the moon for him when he was told he could sleep out at hes mates.

I didnt know Andreos, i hope all was ok. Sorry if i brought back bad memories.

Nah, you didn't bring any bad memories back.
It was horrible at the time (both times actually) but he is well now - partly cos his determination and partly because of the care he received.

We are lucky to have that place.

Can remember it being planned, built etc and thinking about the poor kids being admitted - never knew what would happen just a few years later!

The ironic thing was, I bumped into the football coach of the eldest in there.
He was visiting his physically and mentally disabled granddaughter, who had taken a bad turn and had been admitted.

Had no idea of his circumstances. It made me realise how lucky we had been.


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MrFozz
Marxista Fozzski
5562
21 Aug 2014, 10:44 pm
Please Paul, no

Paul Gascoigne to make playing return in Sunday League with Abbey FC

Judging by this picture, I don't know how he could play with himself, never mind play a football match
[Image: PAY-MAIN-Paul-Gascoigne.jpg]

What a tragedy he has become, he was my idol as a nipper and it makes sad knowing the poor bast are could drop down dead at any moment
MrFozz
21 Aug 2014, 10:44 pm #1131

Please Paul, no

Paul Gascoigne to make playing return in Sunday League with Abbey FC

Judging by this picture, I don't know how he could play with himself, never mind play a football match
[Image: PAY-MAIN-Paul-Gascoigne.jpg]

What a tragedy he has become, he was my idol as a nipper and it makes sad knowing the poor bast are could drop down dead at any moment

22 Aug 2014, 5:15 am
(21 Aug 2014, 8:51 pm)Michael Anyone being watching kids with camera's... based in Newcastles childrens unit, last episode tonight.

The young lad with cystic fibrosis who is on tonight is over the moon that he can sleep during the night without hes oxygen, it really brings it home im lucky because hes dream is to sleep at hes mates Sad

Not sure if he's still in it, but that kid Tyrone with Asthma - absolutely hilarious!! Was about to hyperventilate with laughter when he started sining.
R852 PRG
22 Aug 2014, 5:15 am #1132

(21 Aug 2014, 8:51 pm)Michael Anyone being watching kids with camera's... based in Newcastles childrens unit, last episode tonight.

The young lad with cystic fibrosis who is on tonight is over the moon that he can sleep during the night without hes oxygen, it really brings it home im lucky because hes dream is to sleep at hes mates Sad

Not sure if he's still in it, but that kid Tyrone with Asthma - absolutely hilarious!! Was about to hyperventilate with laughter when he started sining.

14269
22 Aug 2014, 8:18 pm
Just checked fb as there were a few notifications.

One of them is an icebucket challenge.
It is a shame videos cant be posted on here... Rolleyes
May add a still.

'Illegitimis non carborundum'
Andreos1
22 Aug 2014, 8:18 pm #1133

Just checked fb as there were a few notifications.

One of them is an icebucket challenge.
It is a shame videos cant be posted on here... Rolleyes
May add a still.


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MrFozz
Marxista Fozzski
5562
22 Aug 2014, 8:20 pm
(22 Aug 2014, 8:18 pm)Andreos Constantopolous Just checked fb as there were a few notifications.

One of them is an icebucket challenge.
It is a shame videos cant be posted on here... Rolleyes
May add a still.

Upload it to YouTube, then link it on here
MrFozz
22 Aug 2014, 8:20 pm #1134

(22 Aug 2014, 8:18 pm)Andreos Constantopolous Just checked fb as there were a few notifications.

One of them is an icebucket challenge.
It is a shame videos cant be posted on here... Rolleyes
May add a still.

Upload it to YouTube, then link it on here

14269
22 Aug 2014, 8:25 pm
(22 Aug 2014, 8:20 pm)marxistafozzski Upload it to YouTube, then link it on here

The mask of anonymity may disappear then though.
eezypeazy and busman101 may recognise me!
I could be hit with a banning order for my FPF allegiances!

'Illegitimis non carborundum'
Andreos1
22 Aug 2014, 8:25 pm #1135

(22 Aug 2014, 8:20 pm)marxistafozzski Upload it to YouTube, then link it on here

The mask of anonymity may disappear then though.
eezypeazy and busman101 may recognise me!
I could be hit with a banning order for my FPF allegiances!


'Illegitimis non carborundum'

MrFozz
Marxista Fozzski
5562
22 Aug 2014, 8:33 pm
(22 Aug 2014, 8:25 pm)Andreos Constantopolous The mask of anonymity may disappear then though.
eezypeazy and busman101 may recognise me!
I could be hit with a banning order for my FPF allegiances!

Do with a ski mask on, that would be funny, you remember IRA press conferences years ago, they had a 1 guy reading the statement and 2 guys behind him, all with ski masks on and possibly carrying AK-47's...do it by taking the piss out of Republicans(The Irish lot, not the American Republican Party)
MrFozz
22 Aug 2014, 8:33 pm #1136

(22 Aug 2014, 8:25 pm)Andreos Constantopolous The mask of anonymity may disappear then though.
eezypeazy and busman101 may recognise me!
I could be hit with a banning order for my FPF allegiances!

Do with a ski mask on, that would be funny, you remember IRA press conferences years ago, they had a 1 guy reading the statement and 2 guys behind him, all with ski masks on and possibly carrying AK-47's...do it by taking the piss out of Republicans(The Irish lot, not the American Republican Party)

14269
23 Aug 2014, 8:29 am
(22 Aug 2014, 8:33 pm)marxistafozzski Do with a ski mask on, that would be funny, you remember IRA press conferences years ago, they had a 1 guy reading the statement and 2 guys behind him, all with ski masks on and possibly carrying AK-47's...do it by taking the piss out of Republicans(The Irish lot, not the American Republican Party)

Not a bad idea!
I could have a 'North Korean' style montage at the start and end of the clips - showing FPF comrades going through parachute jumps, exercises and drills too!

'Illegitimis non carborundum'
Andreos1
23 Aug 2014, 8:29 am #1137

(22 Aug 2014, 8:33 pm)marxistafozzski Do with a ski mask on, that would be funny, you remember IRA press conferences years ago, they had a 1 guy reading the statement and 2 guys behind him, all with ski masks on and possibly carrying AK-47's...do it by taking the piss out of Republicans(The Irish lot, not the American Republican Party)

Not a bad idea!
I could have a 'North Korean' style montage at the start and end of the clips - showing FPF comrades going through parachute jumps, exercises and drills too!


'Illegitimis non carborundum'

MrFozz
Marxista Fozzski
5562
23 Aug 2014, 8:33 am
(23 Aug 2014, 8:29 am)Andreos Constantopolous Not a bad idea!
I could have a 'North Korean' style montage at the start and end of the clips - showing FPF comrades going through parachute jumps, exercises and drills too!

You know what, if you are good at editing, that would be quite funny, I just love seeing things that takes the pics out of idiots
MrFozz
23 Aug 2014, 8:33 am #1138

(23 Aug 2014, 8:29 am)Andreos Constantopolous Not a bad idea!
I could have a 'North Korean' style montage at the start and end of the clips - showing FPF comrades going through parachute jumps, exercises and drills too!

You know what, if you are good at editing, that would be quite funny, I just love seeing things that takes the pics out of idiots

19181
23 Aug 2014, 11:02 am
I don't care what people say, its to early, etc!... this is the best

Even though i was born in 1991 and i'm now 23, i still class this as a Christmas tradition.. as i just think its amazing


Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.
Michael
23 Aug 2014, 11:02 am #1139

I don't care what people say, its to early, etc!... this is the best

Even though i was born in 1991 and i'm now 23, i still class this as a Christmas tradition.. as i just think its amazing


Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.

19181
23 Aug 2014, 11:12 am
Or..... for those whose old enough to remember!


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Michael
23 Aug 2014, 11:12 am #1140

Or..... for those whose old enough to remember!


Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.

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