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Three Class 1A-3A area teams, Meek, Oakman and Winston County, are undefeated in region play heading into Week 4, with Addison, Lynn and Sumiton Christian each having one region loss. Both Parrish and Cordova face tough tests on Friday to try to grab their first region wins of the season.
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Meek (3-0) at Falkville (3-0)
The Tigers emerged victorious from one of their most difficult challenges of the season last week, edging previously-unbeaten Sumiton Christian, 27-24 to remain as one of the three undefeated teams in Region 6. The Blue Devils also arrive to the contest unbeaten, dispatching Appalachian 42-24 last week. A win for either program means not only staying at the top of the region standings, but would also give the victorious team its first 4-0 start in over 15 years. Falkville holds a 17-5 series record over Meek, with the Tigers winning the last matchup, 13-6, in 1993.
Sumiton Christian (2-1) vs. No. 8 Collinsville (3-0) at Jacksonville State University
After a disheartening 27-24 loss to Meek last week, there's no break from tough competition for the Sumiton Christian Eagles as they take on the No. 8 Collinsville Panthers at Burgess-Snow Field on the campus of Jacksonville State. Collinsville, who routed Woodville 41-8 last week, advanced to the third round of the playoffs in 2011 and finished with an 11-2 mark.
Shades Mountain Chr. (0-2) at Addison (1-2)
The Bulldogs were able to break into the win column for the first time in the David Smothers era, manhandling Southeastern 48-0 last week. Shades Mountain Christian, which is coming off of an open week, has been outscored 14-69 in their first two games of the season. It will be the first meeting between the two programs.
Lynn (2-1) at South Lamar (0-3)
The Bears will look to bounce back after being shutout by No. 6 Pickens County last week, 42-0 with a Region 5 showdown against winless South Lamar, which have been outscored 21-146 this year.
Lynn holds a 4-2 series over the Stallions, with a 14-7 win last year at South Lamar.
Parrish (1-2) at Berry (1-2)
It's been a struggle for the Tornadoes during the past two weeks — starting with a narrow 31-25 overtime loss to Hubbertville and following with last week's 38-12 rout by state defending champion and top-ranked Marion County. Berry got its first win of the season last week with a 42-33 victory over Hubbertville. Parrish holds a 12-10-1 overall edge in the series, with Berry winning last season's 48-46 overtime shootout at Berry.
Class 2A
Oakman (2-1) at R.C. Hatch (1-2)
The Wildcats have rebounded successfully after losing their season opener, posting back-to-back wins, including last week's 64-26 blowout of Francis Marion, to remain undefeated in Region 4 play. R.C.
Hatch's only win of the season came against Francis Marion, 32-6, in Week 2. Oakman carries a perfect 2-0 record in the series, winning 50-24 in 2007 and 31-30 in 2006.
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Danville (2-1) at Winston County (2-1)
Winston County has been on a tear since dropping its season opener, routing Winfield 54-0 and beating Good Hope 34-26 to stay unbeaten in Region 7 play. Danville edged Winfield last week, 19-18, to hold a 1-1 record in the region. The Yellow Jackets lead the series, 8-6, including a 24-6 win in 2005.
Cordova (0-3) at Winfield (1-2)
It's been a struggle for both of the tradition-rich programs in 2012. Cordova is off to its worst start in 10 years, including last week's 34-14 loss to Vinemont. Winfield lost a heartbreaker last week to Danville, 19-18.
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Tributes to Burnley rugby player, 17, found dead at home
11:00am Friday 9th November 2012 in News By Tyrone Marshall, Reporter
TRIBUTES have been paid to a talented teenage Burnley rugby player who was found dead at his home.
Danny Collins, 17, was discovered by police after they obtained keys to his housing association property in Chapel Street, Brierfield.
Officers went to his house after concerns he had not been seen for a few days and discovered his body on Wednesday morning.
Danny had been in the youth teams at Burnley Rugby Club for several years, and had followed his dad Lee, a former player and captain, to the club.
In a tribute posted on the Burnley Rugby Union Football Club Facebook page, Mr Collins said: "I have lost my son Danny. I don't know why this has happened but I am devastated beyond words and I love and miss him with all my heart.
"Words cannot describe the pain I am feeling right now."
His team mates in the youth team are planning to pay tribute to him at their next fixture by wearing black armbands and holding a minute's silence.
John Hutchinson, the coach of the club's senior colts team, said: "I have been one of Danny's coaches since his first contact with rugby. The news has come as a real shock to everyone at Burnley Rugby Club.
"Danny will be missed by his team mates and the club as a whole.
"He was a keen, committed and talented young Rugby player who has played at the club since being a young boy.
"Danny was a key member of the club's colts (youth) team and also had started playing for the senior teams this season "We have already received messages of condolences from several rugby clubs across the North West who had played against Danny.
"The players, coaches and the wider Burnley Rugby Club family's thoughts and prayers are with Lee and his family."
Danny was studying carpentry and joinery at Accrington and Rossendale College after previously studying at Shuttleworth College in Burnley.
Principal Lynda Mason said: "Both staff and students were shocked and saddened to hear of the death of Danny Collins, one of our carpentry and joinery students.
"Our thoughts are with his friends and loved ones at this extremely difficult time."
Marc Wilkinson, programme area leader for carpentry and joinery, said: "All of our course tutors have expressed what a lovely person he was and that he will not be forgotten.
"They intend to incorporate Danny's practical work into a mural outside his practical workshop in the New Year."
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ONSTAGE & BACKSTAGE: From Texas to Disaster!
By Seth Rudetsky
A week in the life of actor, radio host, music director and writer Seth Rudetsky.
I'm on a flight home from Houston because I was down here for a big high school/college theatre festival called TheatreFest 2012, a project of Texas Educational Theatre Association. They take theatre seriously in Texas. A local woman told me (in full Texas twang) "It's football, cheerleading, then theatre." Brian Stokes Mitchell was supposed to perform the first night, but he suddenly got strep throat. So, at the last minute, Donna McKechnie flew down and did a fantastic interview with David Michaels (I know him from his producing of West Coast Actors Fund events). The kids went crazy for Donna, especially when she ended by performing "The Music and the Mirror." She's still got it!
On Saturday morning, I did a reading of my new book ("My Awesome/Awful Popularity Plan") at the Blue Willow Bookstore and it was so fun! The book existed for years only on my computer, and now, suddenly, people are reading it and writing to me about it. I love the fact that even though it's considered a "young adult" book, so many adults are reading it. I'm telling anyone who loved my earlier novel "Broadway Nights" to get "Awesome/Awful" because it's essentially a prequel. The leading character is pretty much exactly the same, just 20 years younger. They don't actually have the same name, but apparently I'm only capable of writing one lead character (neurotic, scheming, slightly overweight Jew) and I'll stick him into whatever genre I'm writing. Next up: A science fiction book featuring a neurotic, scheming, slightly overweight Jewish scientist. Then a period romance featuring a neurotic, scheming, slightly overweight country squire.
On Saturday, I also did Deconstructing Broadway for the festival. Before I performed, David Michaels interviewed Alice Ripley. He talked about her show-stopping performance as Amy at the Kennedy Center production of Company. When she was first working on "Getting Married Today," she was doing very over-the-top Carol Burnett-style physical comedy including hanging from the set and singing a whole verse upside down. She happened to try out that staging at a rehearsal attended by Stephen Sondheim. Afterwards, he told her simply: "Don't do that…just sing the song." Alice was happy to get that advice. Just hearing the story gave me an anxiety attack. She also felt that she did the right thing by going so far in rehearsal. She feels you have to go all the way in one direction to know what it's like — and then you can tone it down. Because you've had the experience of pushing it, it adds to your performance. She remembered doing Side Show and having her director, Bobby Longbottom, come backstage and tell her that her big second-act solo had to be cut. He was, literally, on his knees (!) apologizing. She, however, was thrilled. "Are you kidding me? Thank you! One less difficult song to sing!" But, because she had the experience of singing the song during previews, she could add that experience to her character's journey. She also told the students to always have some sort of creative outlet. While she was playing Diana in Next to Normal, she began to focus on playing the guitar in her spare time to bring her back to herself. She then performed a song from Next to Normal on the guitar, but it was one of the husband's songs. She told us that singing it really helped her see his perspective in the story. Then she sang a song she wrote that's coming out as an iTunes single on Valentine's Day, and the crowd went wild. Visit her website for deets!
Drew and I met to discuss various plot elements, but we're both Pisces and there was a lot of procrastination and dreaminess. Plus, he was working a full time job and we were on opposite schedules. Cut to: It's mid-February and I'm in Palm Springs playing for Audra McDonald at a fancy benefit for Desert AIDS. They gave me a great hotel room so I invited one of my best friends, Jack Plotnick, to stay with me. He loves being creative, so he asked if he could brainstorm the show with me. I was telling him various ideas and he was loving them. Then I told him the show was scheduled to happen in three months. He had a panic attack and forced open my computer so something could actually be written. We became a team. By April, Jack and I had written the show, with Drew adding extra hilarious material. Then I began casting. I wanted to replicate another aspect of Charles Busch and decided to surround myself with friends onstage, so I called/emailed/texted people I've known forever and asked to play different parts. All the roles are archetype disaster-movie roles. To name a few, I was able to get Anika Larsen (who I've known since she was doing Zanna, Don't and I was doing Rhapsody in Seth) to play Sister Mary Downy, the nun with the gambling addiction; Kathy Fitzgerald (who I met when we were both doing The Producers) to play Shirley Summers, the older lady with the heart condition; and Lauren Kennedy (who I've known since I interviewed her right after she understudied in Side Show) to play Jackie Sylvestri, the lounge singer who has terrible taste in unavailable men. And, a la Charles Busch, I gave myself a great part! That's right, I cast myself as Professor Scheider, the disaster expert. For director-choreographer, I asked Denis Jones. I first met Denis when he was in the ensemble of Grease! and I was playing in the pit. He danced in tons of Easter Bonnet opening numbers that I wrote, and also danced in my 2001 Dreamgirls benefit concert. Plus he came to my mom's house on Long Island for Thanksgiving. Of course, he was dancing back then so he just had non-stop coffee and three cigarettes, but it was still a festive meal.
In November, I went out to lunch with James and was complaining about having to take the show to a regional theatre when he suddenly pointed across the street: Yes, the theatre where I first saw Forbidden Broadway and then did Forever Plaid would be perfect for Disaster! I called my manager Orin Wolf, who also produces, and he agreed to help us get the show going.
We began rehearsals on Jan. 16 and I have never felt more like I was in a Mickey-and-Judy film. Jack told me a theory that when you try to put something creative out into the universe, every day something will try to stop it. BOY was he right. Among the obstacles: we got news that we suddenly needed thousands of dollars we didn't know we needed. And we had to get approval from various unions or we'd have to shut down. That sort of thing. It's been crazy. Yet, so much fun. First of all, we're doing a show in a theatre that seemed crazily cramped with a four person cast, yet we're a 15-person cast! We're doing full production numbers so close to the audience that if I didn't have such an awful extension, I'd kick someone in the teeth. And we not only have everyone on stage performing, we also have a full rock band. Now I know what my Grandmother felt like in steerage when she came here from Russia.
Last week, we started rehearsals on Monday and did our dress/tech (and first run-through) on Sunday afternoon, leading up to the 7 PM curtain. Suddenly, in the middle of Act Two, we found out that we hadn't properly timed the tech and we had to leave the stage so the theatre could set up and prepped for an audience. Not only had we never, ever run the show, but we had never done the last 20 pages of Act Two with any props, costumes, band, etc. While we were backstage waiting to go on, Kathy Fitzgerald tried to cheer us up by saying, "It's like summer stock. You know, where you put up an enormous show in 10 days!" Lauren responded simply, "But we didn't have ten days." Ouch.
Well, the show went so well. I watched the audience while we were doing the finale ("Hooked on a Feeling") and was terrified that I might see a sea of blank faces. But even though our first show ran long, they were all smiling. We hadn't "lost them" as we say in the "desperate-to-get-approval" business.
We're only playing 'til the end of February. For more information, visit www.DisasterMusical.com. Come see every disaster that rocked your local movie screen in the 1970s, and hear every song that you danced/cried/made-out to in the 1970s! And my horrible, unflattering '70s hairstyle!
(Seth Rudetsky has played piano in the pits of many Broadway shows including Ragtime, Grease and The Phantom of the Opera. He was the artistic producer/conductor for the first five Actors Fund concerts including Dreamgirls and Hair, which were both recorded. As a performer, he appeared on Broadway in The Ritz and on TV in "All My Children," "Law and Order C.I." and on MTV's "Made" and "Legally Blonde: The Search for the Next Elle Woods." He has written the books "The Q Guide to Broadway" and "Broadway Nights," which was recorded as an audio book on Audible.com. He is currently the afternoon Broadway host on Sirius/XM radio and tours the country doing his comedy show, "Deconstructing Broadway." He can be contacted at his website SethRudetsky.com, where he has posted many video deconstructions.)
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Why is Pleasanton spending $1.6 million dollars on INCREASING LIGHT POLLUTION and trying to guise it as going green?
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The Secular Humanists of Everett (SHoE) has embarked on a campaign to provide much needed basic necessities to the homeless in the form of a small backpack filled with these items.
The Secular Humanists of Everett (SHoE) has embarked on a campaign to provide much needed basic necessities to the homeless in the form of a small backpack filled with these items.
It has finally happened. The SCOTUS has come down against individual rights in favor of corporate personhood by effectively saying that corporations have the same right religious freedom as "natural" people.
In a 5-4 ruling, the Supreme Court ruled that for profit business can deny contraception coverage to women because they have a religious objection to it. Luckily this ruling only applies to contraception by claiming that the government could provide an alternative to the employer provided option.
After reading Justice Scalia's decision, it becomes very clear where he stand on both religious liberty and corporate personhood. By stating that the concept the business may have a religious belief as in the ruling made in Employment Div., Dept. of Human Resources of Ore. v. Smith, which coincidentally, the decision in that case was written by Justice Scalia, he has opened the gates for companies to deny coverage for things they have a religious objection to. Scalia has reinforced this claim that corporations have the same rights an actual people.
While this ruling is aim specifically at contraception, as stated in section 3-c-3
"This decision concerns only the contraceptive mandate and should not be understood to hold that all insurance-coverage mandates, e.g., for vaccinations or blood transfusions, must necessarily fall if they conflict with an employer's religious beliefs. Nor does it provide a shield for employers who might cloak illegal discrimination as a religious practice,"
This decision will give a precedent for other private corporation to sue for the ability to deny coverage to their employees. For instance, if a corporation is identifying as Jehovah's Witnesses, there is the possibility that they could refuse to cover the cost of an emergency blood transfusion, leaving the employee to pay that bill out of pocket. It is also feasible that a Christian Science corporation to deny medical coverage entirely.
While these are extremes, they are entirely in line with the Hobby Lobby decision. However one implication that may actually come to pass is the spousal benefits. The question here is would religiously affiliated companies be allowed to deny coverage to same-sex spouses? I predict that this will be in the courts within the next few years.
In her dissent, Justice Ginsburg, noted that an amendment to the ACA was voted down in the Senate prior the passing of the bill. Labeled the "Conscience Amendment", it would have allowed employers and providers to "deny coverage based on its asserted religious belief or moral conviction" Since this amendment failed it become apparent that the bill was never intended to allow this sort of practice.
She also wrote the requirement to provide coverage for contraception is not a command for the corporation to purchase and provide it to its employees. Ginsburg states
"Instead it call on the companies covered by the requirement to direct money to the undifferentiated funds that finance a wide variety of benefits under the comprehensive health plan"
According to her, this does not impinge on the religious freedom of the owners and operators any more than the payment of taxes which is used for other religiously objectionable spending by the government. As she pointed out that in previous cases the Court has ruled in against those claiming religious exemption to Social Security numbers and their use. (Bowen v. Roy, 476 U. S. 693
Commenting the implications of this precedent , Ginsberg states:
"Would the exemption the Court holds RFRA demands for employers with religiously grounded objections to the use of certain contraceptives extend to employers with religiously grounded objections to blood transfusions (Jehovah's Witnesses); antidepressants (Scientologists); medications derived from pigs, including anesthesia, intravenous fluids, and pills coated with gelatin (certain Muslims, Jews, and Hindus); and vaccinations (Christian Scientists, among others)?31 According to counsel for Hobby Lobby, "each one of these cases . . . would have to be evaluated on its own . . . apply[ing] the compelling interest-least restrictive alternative test." Tr. of Oral Arg. 6. Not much help there for the lower courts bound by today's decision"
As I stated earlier, the flood gates of lawsuits have been opened.
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Author of "Here and Now: A Whimsical Take on God" We are pleased to announce that author Jeff Stilwell at our June 15th meeting at the Skagit Valley Food Co-op. "Internationally enjoyed illustrator and humanist thinker Jeff Stilwell takes us on a journey that begins in ancient history, in the land of Ur, where God making was all the rage. Pursuing that thread through the Abrahamic religions of Judaism, Christianity and Islam to the present day, we discover that we don't need to make up gods to explain things anymore. Since we all come accessorized with an expiration date, Stilwell encourages us all to make the most of this life we have to live, here and now. Starring Stilwell's freethinking alter-ego Thrashin' Jack and his friend Lotus, Here and Now features over one hundred delightful and charming comics illuminating the story. "
In a 5-4 ruling, The Supreme court overturned a lower court decision today stating "that the town's prayer practice does not violate
the Establishment Clause."
Justice Kennedy delivered the opinion in which he said:
"so long as the town maintains a policy
of nondiscrimination, the Constitution does not require it to search
beyond its borders for non-Christian prayer givers in an effort to
achieve religious balancing." and
"Our tradition assumes that adult
citizens, firm in their own beliefs, can tolerate and perhaps appreciate a ceremonial prayer delivered by a person
of a different faith."
The ruling also state that the practice of prayer at legislative has a "long tradition and its purposes are to lend gravity" to the proceedings an "acknowledge the place religion holds on private citizens".
Also noted is the idea that the intended audience of these prayers is the legislative body not the general public in attendance. Citing the 1983 Marsh vs Chamber ruling as precedent it said this type prayer " is largely to accommodate the spiritual needs of lawmakers and connect them to a tradition dating to the time of the Framers."
In the final statement in the ruling the Justice Kennedy wrote"
"The town of Greece does not violate the First Amend
ment by opening its meetings with prayer that comports
with our tradition and does not coerce participation by
nonadherents. The judgment of the U. S. Court of Appeals
for the Second Circuit is reversed. "
I am entirely upset by this decision. I firmly believe that holding a prayer before any government meeting is a direct violation of the first amendment. What I truly find absurd here is the way the 5 justices squirm they way out of this by using words like tradition and ceremonial.
Really, tradition and ceremony? That is a poor way to make a decision of this nature. Why don't we use this as part of every other decision we make? Because it never allows for change or progress.
But I think we may have a bigger issue at stake here. Now local councils will be able to have invocations again based on this ruling provided they follow the "inclusive" nature of the Greece rules, and much like a local city, Oak Harbor, has done they will allow for the conscience of the speaker to rule. And as has been the case in both Oak Harbor and Greece, NY, the prayers will likely remain almost entirely Christian. The only non-christian prayer given in Oak Harbor was done by myself in February and the only one in Greece was in 2008 given by a Baha'i chairman. In both cases we had to ask to give the invocation. The towns made no effort to seek out other faiths or view points.
So what do we do? What course of action so we take. Well there is good news. If your town or county council begins to or currently has public prayers you can request to have a humanist give an invocation as well. If you do not know of someone in your area willing to give an invocation you may find one at theHumanist Society website set up specifically for this purpose.
Specifically if you are in the Washington, I can certainly help out with this. I have already started acampaign to be allowed to give an invocation at the State House.
After my invocation at the Oak Harbor City Council and a "suggestion" from friend and local radio celebrity, Sam Mulvey, I decided to look at the prayers in our own state legislature.
Not entirely to my surpise, I found lots and lots and lots of prayers. At every opening they had an overtly christian prayer. In fact it is called for in the daily order of business.
House Order of Business: Business shall
be disposed of in the following order:
1. Roll Call, Presentation of Colors,
Prayer, and Approval of the Journal of
the preceding day.
( source-http://www.leg.wa.gov/LIC/Documents/EducationAndInformation/WA_State_Legislature.pdf)


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The Atlanta Falcons were the talk of the town Sunday night, and the annual Wild Hog Supper was no exception. State legislators attended the traditional event ahead of the start of Monday's legislative session. While everyone wanted to talk about the team's success on the field, no one wanted to talk about the big debate over whether or not tax money should be used to help build a new stadium for the Falcons. In fact, most of the men and women who work at the Gold Dome will tell you that replacing the Georgia Dome is not a top priority for this session. But, as lawmakers take their seats to begin balancing the state's budget, you can bet that at some point over the next 40 days, they'll tackle the Dome debate."The reality is there's a very low level of political support around the state for the facility," said Speaker of the House David Ralston (R). That's where the legislature breaks the huddle on the issue. Out of the gate, there's skepticism from both Republicans and Democrats over voting to use $300 million in hotel, motel tax revenue for the new football stadium. House Democrats, largely from Atlanta, want to make sure jobs are created for their communities and that the building of a new stadium won't negatively affect the people who live around the proposed site. Republican leaders in the GOP-dominated Capitol say too little is known about the new stadium plan to promise such a large amount of money.
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text: Sennen Cove Camping and Caravanning Club Site (63 reviews) from £7.00 to £11.80 Per person/night Contact Us Book It Images Map Select Section Overview Top site for beaches Top site for cycling A campsite dramatically located right on the edge of the country, on the Atlantic coast of Cornwall. Situated on the Land's End Penninsula, within a few miles of both the north and south coasts of Cornwall, is where you'll find our pretty Sennon Cove Club campsite. Although a couple of miles north of Sennon Cove, the campsite does enjoy sea views over the cove from some pitches. Gwynver Beach is a 25 minute walk from the campsite. The beach at Sennen is a 45 minute walk away from the campsite. From there, the energetic can walk over the coastal path to Land's End, another 90 minutes away. Land's End is England's most westerly point and, as well as spectacular scenery, there are many family attractions including a 4D film experience and the Monsters of the Deep exhibition. Back in Sennon Cove you can learn to surf. Our tranquil campsite has 72 pitches and all the facilities you need - a small play area for the kids, and a playing field for ball games; a small shop selling the basics, a laundry with washing machine and dryer with an iron and ironing board also available and an indoor washing up area. The south coast of the peninsular offers Gwenver and Porthcurno, also the Telegraph Museum and the Minack cliff top theatre and Penzance with its historic harbour areas. Also, pretty out-of-the-way fishing coves, including Penberth, Mousehole and Newlyn, with its fish festival at the end of August. North from the campsite, a pretty but very narrow, windy road leads through St. Just and Pendeen. There are some excellent walks around the old mine workings near to Botallack and the Geevor Mine, for those with an interest in this part of Cornwall's industrial past. Further afield, via Zennor, the pretty, but very busy, fishing port of St Ives with its Tate Gallery of modern art is worth a visit Access and SatNav Advice The site entrance is situated on the B3306, approximately 200 yards off the A30. Towing units should avoid going into Sennon Cove as turning is difficult. Worth Noting Digital TV reception. A fish and chip van visits the site twice a week during high season. WiFi 100% coverage cannot be guaranteed due to rural location, weather conditions and changing flora. These can cause variable signal strength. Hotspots are available. Prices. Eat Local There is a farmers' market every Tuesday at Sennen Village Hall, and the butchers in St Just sells locally-reared meat. Facilities Sennen Cove has the following facilities on or around the site. Members' and non-members' caravans welcome Members' and non-members' trailer tents welcome Hardstanding with electric hook-up Storage facilities Grass only pitch (no electric) Showers Electric shaver sockets Chemical toilet disposal point Motorhome stop-off Dishwashing facilities Childrens play area Gas cylinders Pets welcome Club Site Wi-fi Sea/loch view Members' and non-members' motorhomes welcome Members' and non-members' tents welcome Grass pitch with electric hook-up Difficult access/approach Flushing toilet Washbasins Dedicated accessible facilities Drinking water taps Washing Machines Ice pack freezing Ball games Payphone Coastal Grass only pitch for larger tents Reviews Review 1 |2 |16 |Next » Expand review Recommended: yes 4.7 We received a friendly welcome from the staff and were given a choice of pitches. Sheila and Paul (Club Member) stayed Aug 2014 This review is for Sennen Cove We received a friendly welcome from the staff and were given a choice of pitches. Reading reviews beforehand we were expecting a windy site so took extra storm straps for our awning but luckily these were not needed during our stay. The site facilities were clean and tidy, the only trouble being that as it was peak season you did need to get up early to avoid queues for the showers (only 3 male & 3 female). It's a lovely walk, with good views, from the campsite down to Gwynver beach then along to Sennen Cove (and Lands End if you want a longer walk). We found it best to walk to Sennen Cove as the parking actually in the village is very busy and tight for motorhomes. Locally we visited places such as Geevor Mine, Mousehole, St Michaels Mount, St Ives, and Minack Theatre, and further afield Trebah Gardens and The Eden Project (which is about 1.5 hours away) Overall we would recommend staying at Sennen Cove Campsite and even though the campsite was full it never seemed too noisy or crowded. Location: Country,Coastal Suitable For: Families,Active break,Peaceful break,Younger couples Friendliness: 5 Cleanliness: 5 Facilities: 4 Expand review Recommended: yes 4.7 We enjoyed an 8 night stay in a tent in August. The site is open, and compact. Peter (Club Member) stayed Aug 2014 This review is for Sennen Cove We enjoyed an 8 night stay in a tent in August. The site is open, and compact. Very friendly and helpful staff. Facilities clean - washrooms not brand new but were absolutely fine. Small playpark (the type you often find at C&CC clubs, with a slide and swing) and also a games field. The site is quite exposed and so we made sure to pitch our tunnel tent away from the prevailing wind. The location is excellent - easy to find, shops a short drive away, and lots of walks, beaches and attractions within the area. One nice point is that you can walk directly to the sea across fields and down a steep path. Location: Coastal Suitable For: Families,Active break,Peaceful break Friendliness: 5 Cleanliness: 5 Facilities: 4 Expand review Recommended: yes 4 The staff were very friendly and helpful and always had time to answer questions. Mav and Jill (Club Member) stayed Aug 2014 This review is for Sennen Cove The staff were very friendly and helpful and always had time to answer questions. The facilities were well maintained and clean, however our only gripe is that they need a few more shower and washing up sinks as there was usually a queue for both, but as said they were spotless. The site itself is generally quiet, but if your in a tent you could hear the kids playing later at night (though this was okay as you knew it would stop come bed time :-)). This is another plus however as there is plenty to do for the kids with a playing field and a little swing park to keep them entertained. The site is literally minutes away from Lands End and the Local beach with glorious white sand and the Cornish Coastal walk with dramatic scenery. A bit further you have the Minack theatre (book early)which is well worth a visit and a lovely little hidden Cove Beach in Porthcurno. It's also not far from Penzanze and St Ives. This is a lovely site for those who either want to relax and chill or for those who want to get out and about. This was my first trip to Cornwall and I loved it. Location: Coastal,Secluded Suitable For: Families,Older couples,Groups,Active break,Peaceful break,Younger couples Friendliness: 4 Cleanliness: 5 Facilities: 3 Expand review Recommended: yes 5 Lovely site, perfectly situated for Lands End. We found it very windy. Doug and Julia (Club Member) stayed Jul 2014 This review is for Sennen Cove Lovely site, perfectly situated for Lands End. We found it very windy. The welcome was extremely friendly and the team were exceptionally helpful. 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Cyclists caught on camera flouting the law
9:27am Thursday 20th September 2012 in News By Emily Roberts, Chief Reporter
THEY are risking a fine of hundreds of pounds – but it seems that many people are willing to flout the law when it comes to riding a bike in Basingstoke's Top of The Town area.
The Gazette went along to monitor what was happening after we were alerted by concerned pedestrians.
The area is solely for pedestrians, and signs inform bike riders that they are not allowed to cycle or they could face a £500 fine. The Gazette spent an hour in Market Place to see just how many people ignored the signs.
Here are the first of The Gazette's pictures showing cyclists riding in a pedestrian area.
See our picture gallery for more http://www.basingstokegazette.co.uk/photographs/cyclists_top_of_the_town/
*See Thursday's Gazette to find out what some of the cyclists had to say.
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11:03am Thu 20 Sep 12
nothingchanges says...
In Europe, cyclists have much more freedom and they wouldn't think twice about allowing cyclists to use town centre streets, pedestrianised or not. Perhaps it's time the council provided real solutions across the entire borough for decent cycle lanes etc.
The top of town is dead anyway so surely we should be encouraging more people in - in fact, wasn't there a suggestion recently that it should be opened up to traffic. What will the people do then with cars and buses all over the place?
I'm not an avid cyclist and I'm not one of the people in the "rogue gallery" but this is just ridiculous! Oh, and has the Gazette got permission from these people to include their pictures in the paper/online?
11:05am Thu 20 Sep 12
erbert says...
The best way would be to enforce the fines, they're not much use, if you're only ever threats that never get enforced.
12:26pm Thu 20 Sep 12
66Mike says...
12:34pm Thu 20 Sep 12
Emily Roberts says...
This story was covered in response to comments from members of the public regarding the problem of cyclists riding on pavements, particularly at Top of The Town.
12:52pm Thu 20 Sep 12
Quimbo says...
1:06pm Thu 20 Sep 12
kronik says...
As there are pretty much no cycle paths, i make my own.
I dont get off my bike and push it through underpaths, and noone has ever complained. I dont stop for cars when crossing roads either.
As for the Gazette photographing people it town on their bikes - they are well sad. this isnt news. get a life and get a bike. Do you cycle to work Emily?
ps well said Quimbo haha
1:17pm Thu 20 Sep 12
Best_Name_Ever says...
1:51pm Thu 20 Sep 12
kronik says...
2:12pm Thu 20 Sep 12
nothingchanges says...
I'd be furious if the Gazette had taken photos of me and used them to accuse me of something on a public forum without consulting me first. Especially something as ridiculous as this!
Perhaps a balanced article could put the question of WHY cyclists cycle through their town to borough councillors who can explain why there are no cross town cycle ways (or other round town routes) yet they invested tens of thousands in ridiculous cycle lane "features" on Old Kempshott Lane.
Until a viable solution to this 'problem' is provided stop picking on a handful of people to try to be sensationalist.
2:18pm Thu 20 Sep 12
Folkestone Saint says...
2:47pm Thu 20 Sep 12
keepontriking says...
Regarding the FPN which these cyclists risk being issued with, in 1999 the Home Secretary made this statement:
"The introduction of the fixed penalty is not aimed at responsible cyclists who sometimes feel obliged to use the pavement out of fear of traffic and who show consideration to other pavement users when doing so. Chief police officers, who are responsible for enforcement, acknowledge that many cyclists, particularly children and young people, are afraid to cycle on the road, sensitivity and careful use of police discretion is required."
So, what dangers have been caused? How many collisions? How many injuries?
Then think on this...
Look at how Basingstoke has been planned as a car-centric town by our Councillors and planners. How can a cyclist do a simple SAFE journey from somewhere like BCoT to the Civic Offices?
Work it out.
I don't condone them cycling there, but would not the campaigning for safe cycle routes be a more positive use of the paper's journalistic skills?
3:00pm Thu 20 Sep 12
AndrewRH says...
For balance, I am looking forward to photos in next week's Gazette of people who drive their cars whilst on the phone, parking on pavements, cutting off other road users, ...
Yes, the law must be respected!
3:06pm Thu 20 Sep 12
erbert says...
Folkestone Saint wrote:The people of Basingstoke would have given permission, each byelaw is advertised in the local newspapers, you then have every opportunity to complain if you don't what they are planning. And the council are voted in by the voters, so must answer to the voters. Right to your local councillor if you don't like it.
I remember when this was a main road so when did the council get permission to say it can no longer be used as such, I feel they have too much power with noone to answer to when they make these decisions. Don't get me wrong if a cyclist is on a pavement next to a road I will tell them it is a FOOT path and yes I walk ride and drive but not at the same time.
3:16pm Thu 20 Sep 12
kronik says...
i ride where & when i like, i do consider walkers and they are usually very friendly as I say hello as i go past
i will continue to do so
if they wish to fine me, they'll have to catch me first. good luck :)
3:17pm Thu 20 Sep 12
W Wallace says...
But I also agree that the gazette should highlight vehicles parking badly in unauthorised areas. I'll happily take you on a 10 minute walk round my area and you can see what I am referring too. These are the proper menaces, go on get in touch.
3:49pm Thu 20 Sep 12
Quimbo says...
4:00pm Thu 20 Sep 12
JacquesMeahof says...
4:16pm Thu 20 Sep 12
W Wallace says...
See our picture gallery for more http://www.basingsto
They have, this link is below the story...
4:22pm Thu 20 Sep 12
W Wallace says...
4:24pm Thu 20 Sep 12
Quimbo says...
Thanks again, people.
4:27pm Thu 20 Sep 12
Quimbo says...
4:47pm Thu 20 Sep 12
AndrewRH says...
4:50pm Thu 20 Sep 12
AndrewRH says...
If that link gets split across two lines by this comment system then just glue it back together! Title of video is "Shopping by bike (Netherlands)" by markenlei.
6:41pm Thu 20 Sep 12
Folkestone Saint says...
erbert wrote:Thank you erbert, I really did not know about by laws in local papers it maybe due to the fact that I have not brought a newspaper since 1994, however when I vote I am told what the party's are going to do if it buys vote's but not what they will do if it may lose them, so it would appear the onus is on me to find out what the local council is doing not for them (whose wages I pay) to inform me
Folkestone Saint wrote:The people of Basingstoke would have given permission, each byelaw is advertised in the local newspapers, you then have every opportunity to complain if you don't what they are planning. And the council are voted in by the voters, so must answer to the voters. Right to your local councillor if you don't like it.
I remember when this was a main road so when did the council get permission to say it can no longer be used as such, I feel they have too much power with noone to answer to when they make these decisions. Don't get me wrong if a cyclist is on a pavement next to a road I will tell them it is a FOOT path and yes I walk ride and drive but not at the same time.
8:23pm Thu 20 Sep 12
shame says...
8:30pm Thu 20 Sep 12
JacquesMeahof says...
W Wallace wrote:Please tell me you don't believe an inch of expanded polystyrene with a thin plastic cover will offer any substantial protection for a full grown adult?
See our picture gallery for more http://www.basingsto
They have, this link is below the story...
Best you do some research if so.
9:04am Fri 21 Sep 12
W Wallace says...
Well it acted as a buffer when I was knocked off my bike. To the extent that should I not have been wearing a helmet they are pretty certain it would have been my skull that cracked as opposed to the helmet.
So yes I am living proof that they do offer protection. Is that research good enough for you. You seem to know a lot about nothing.
9:28am Fri 21 Sep 12
cybersheeep says...
11:29am Fri 21 Sep 12
jbee37 says...
12:31pm Fri 21 Sep 12
adiebb says...
12:37pm Fri 21 Sep 12
JacquesMeahof says...
Whilst I respect that you believe you wouldn't be alive had you not worn your helmet, factually it is impossible to prove, thankfully.
Would you be as good to read the evidence on the following link?
The cycle helmet "truth" isn't as clear cut as the manufacturers would have us believe.
1:34pm Fri 21 Sep 12
AndrewRH says...
Drive on! (or walk as the case may be)
2:05pm Fri 21 Sep 12
Quimbo says...
AndrewRH wrote:a lack of bicycle paths in Basingstoke is an issue
The reporter has told me that only 2 people (me being one) say a lack of bicycle paths in Basingstoke is an issue - no article planned until more people tell her same.
Drive on! (or walk as the case may be)
that's three
2:30pm Fri 21 Sep 12
BasTran says...
Quimbo wrote:That's four. Maybe an article on the number of cyclists injured on B'stoke roads next week?
AndrewRH wrote:a lack of bicycle paths in Basingstoke is an issue
The reporter has told me that only 2 people (me being one) say a lack of bicycle paths in Basingstoke is an issue - no article planned until more people tell her same.
Drive on! (or walk as the case may be)
that's three
4:12pm Fri 21 Sep 12
RgPostcode says...
adiebb wrote:Really? that path is very wide 3 times wider than normal.
I have no problem with cyclists, except the moron that expects me to move so he can go past me on the narrow footpath along the A30!
4:18pm Fri 21 Sep 12
RgPostcode says...
They're also at the bottom of Church Street.
It's quite an issue because this area of no bikes does get in the way of getting from lets say Kings Furlong to Popley.
There is not enough cycle paths in Basingstoke I can think of about 4
1. Eastrop Park where people walk in the way of it
2. Worting Road by Lidl
3. Winklebury Way where buses will try and hit you.
4. is by Milestones.
6:00pm Fri 21 Sep 12
JacquesMeahof says...
You have to *really* take care going past the Lidl exit - some folk using that exit don't seem to recognise that the bike path has priority there.
6:36pm Fri 21 Sep 12
BTG says...
The lack of bicycle paths in Basingstoke is an issue..........espec
ially for us motorists who cringe when the cyclists go flying out into the flow of traffic
10:28pm Fri 21 Sep 12
Best_Name_Ever says...
1:28pm Sat 22 Sep 12
Mighty Antar says...
5:04pm Sun 23 Sep 12
velolutionary says...
10:16am Mon 24 Sep 12
keepontriking says...
And still waiting for their 'chief' reporter to take up an offer of riding around the alternative road route.
Hey, I'd even buy her a coffee after.
10:16am Mon 24 Sep 12
adiebb says...
RgPostcode wrote:Well, you obviosusly do not walk this every day, as I do. Can I suggest you walk from the Junction with Homesteads Rd towards the BH roundabout for approx two thirds of a mile, then tell me it's 3x as wide as normal!
adiebb wrote: I have no problem with cyclists, except the moron that expects me to move so he can go past me on the narrow footpath along the A30!Really? that path is very wide 3 times wider than normal.
12:06pm Mon 24 Sep 12
amazingstoke says...
5:26pm Mon 24 Sep 12
robertspet8 says...
I was surprised to learn that the TOT is a cycle free zone. But why a £500 when it is only £60 for a speeding in a car - which will cause the greater damage and injury, a bike or a car?
I agree with many of the above comments:
Basingstoke is far too car-centric, although improvemnts for both cyclists and pedestrians are gradually being made.
Why not put a cycle lane down the middle of the TOT?
Too many cyclists are flouting the laws which in turn are not being inforced.
As amazingstoke infers this is a good article - it has made people think and has created a debate.
6:14pm Mon 24 Sep 12
DougieL says...
1. When they built Festival Place they blocked the nice access road that went under the Malls from West to East.
2. There's a safe, sensible, desirable one-way route from East to West going round Timberlake/New Road. But the only coherent route from West to East is Churchill Way dual carriageway through the tunnel. You'll understand why folks dislike that - it's not safe, sensible or desirable in the dark with cars travelling at 40mph (and more).
3. The signs that prohibit cycling on London St/Winchester St are not to Highways Agency/DfT standards. They are tiny almost invisible little circles just about at ground level. Where's the head height sign that's at least 27cm in diameter?
4. Is there a current valid traffic restriction order (TRO) in force to prevent cycling? There's a "No Vehicles" (Except for Access) sign at the Winton Sq end, but I'm using the route to access some of the premises in the town - so that doesn't count.
5. As robertspet8 says, "Why not have an authorised cycle route?" As long as everyone slows down a bit there's enough room to share the ToT with pedestrians. Make the route twisty (not direct like the Romans made it) and cyclists will have to slow to avoid traffic calming obstacles.
7:14pm Mon 24 Sep 12
CathMeIfYouCan says...
So yeah, sucks to be us 'Criminals' caught on camera. Even if most of them are arse shots, I look great kitted up and riding on my bike, thanks Gazette!
Opinion next. While the cycle routes are great in Basingstoke, connecting the dots to make a complete transport network is sorely needed. I take friends cycling occasionally and there's no cycle route from Brighton Hill to the town centre that doesn't involve some road work. Not much fun if you have kids in your group. Positively nerve racking if they are under 12. (They wobble a lot and are easily distracted)
Fun facts. One there's a pic of me in that lot and I look great, happy and fit.
Two: Opinion. If the Police and PCSOs would like to set the example and get off their own bikes and walk, I would happily follow.
That I have to make room for them, when they are on a pathway, is just plain rude. I ride the cycle routes and always encounter foot traffic meandering across into the clearly marked cycle lanes, I consider it my job to avoid the pedestrians and thread my way through them, not the other way around.
In the same way car drivers have the rule about not taking action that causes others to take avoiding action, I apply the same rule to sharing the environment with pets, children, parents, slow moving wobbly PCSOs on bikes, distracted workmen, old people, cars buses and trucks.
Three: Taunt. Catch me if you think you're going to be giving me a £500 fine. I'm on bike and a hell of a lot fitter than the lardy boys and girls in uniform I see most days.
Fun Downhill Fact :
If you can hit the Top of town early (7am-7:30am) there's almost no one around. From the top of town, down the hill past Halifax, past Waggamamas, through the food court and past Lloyds, down towards the fountains, take a sharp left and you're under Churchill way. Do that at full tilt, the most Urban fun I've had in years. Remember it's not the speed that kills you, it's coming to a sudden stop that'll do it.
7:17pm Mon 24 Sep 12
CathMeIfYouCan says...
3:47pm Tue 25 Sep 12
dunkinbiskit says...
5:55pm Tue 25 Sep 12
Cyclemania says...
I personally am a cyclist and use these "paths" with respect to others every day (as do the Market traders with their vehicles twice a week!) and the bike shop to let customers try out new bikes.
As others have said trying to get from one side of town to the other on a bike is virtually impossible if you don't either use the top of town or cycle around ring roads and roundabouts which are not safe for bikes.
The top of town became pedestrianised when other roads could still be used however there are very few roads that I now feel safe riding a bicycle on.
I have been a gazette reader for a long time but if they're putting this much emphasis into catching cyclists this is not the sort of newspaper that I want to read.
12:27am Sat 29 Sep 12
Quimbo says...
"Cyclists caught on camera flouting the law"
so what?
1:26pm Sun 30 Sep 12
velolutionary says...
1:38pm Sun 30 Sep 12
velolutionary says...
amazingstoke wrote:My understanding is that a newspapers primary function is to report on events with a reasonable degree of impartiality
As a newspaper is supposed to stir debate, I would say the 40-plus comments here alone says it is job done by the Gazette team.
this enables informed debate to take place reactionary lazy journalism helps nobody
4:22pm Tue 2 Oct 12
robertspet8 says...
velolutionary wrote:I do not think you are as naive as your comment suggests.
amazingstoke wrote: As a newspaper is supposed to stir debate, I would say the 40-plus comments here alone says it is job done by the Gazette team.My understanding is that a newspapers primary function is to report on events with a reasonable degree of impartiality this enables informed debate to take place reactionary lazy journalism helps nobody
The primary function of a newspaper is to make money for its owners (Newsquest in this instance). The Gazette has printed a trailer at the top of this page, not an article. This means we have to read the article in the Thursday Gazette to assess how impartially they have treated the subject (although I expect the majority of us will read it for voyeuristic reasons). But of course The Gazette wants us to buy the Thursday edition for financial reasons. Trailing news articles is common practice and is employed by all the news media - printed, TV, online, etc. If they did not whet our appetites with little morsels like this they would soon lose their audience.
As amazingstoke says, 'job done by the Gazette.'
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The Vikings face a lot of questions in Leslie Frazier's first full season as head coach. One of his first obstacles is the schedule.
They will open at the Chargers, who missed the postseason a year ago but annually are a strong opponent — and are a tough opponent at home. The Vikings have not played in San Diego since 2003. That's followed by a home game against last season's surprise Buccaneers, before the division matchups start with the Lions in Week Three.
The Vikings have two primetime games this season. They'll face the Bears in Chicago for the NBC Sunday-night game in Week Six followed by a Week 10 Monday-nighter on ESPN against the Packers in Green Bay.
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The Vikings statistically are tied with the 10th-hardest schedule by opponents' 2010 record. They travel a manageable 11,756 for their eight road games, which is the eighth-fewest in the NFL, per the league's calculations.
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It doesn't ease up a lot after those two. The Lions figure to be one of the more improved teams this season, and they are followed in Week Four by the Chiefs, another breakout team in '10. Detroit won its final four games of the season (including one against the Vikings) and finished ahead of Minnesota in the final NFC North standings.
Games against the quarterback-challenged Cardinals in Week Five and Panthers in Week Eight sandwich two tough divisional contests against the Bears and Packers, the two NFC title-game combatants a year ago.
After the Week Nine bye, the Vikings get three games against teams that were .500 or better last season: at the Packers in the Monday-nighter, home against the Raiders and at the Falcons, who only lost two games at home last season (including the postseason).
December is an interesting month. The Broncos come to town for an afternoon game (although flex scheduling could change that) in Week 13, followed by the rematch against the Lions in Detroit. The Vikings then are home for two of their final three against the Saints (Week 15) and the Bears (Week 17), with a road game against the Redskins in between on Christmas Eve, a Saturday.
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