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... it's not exactly a Community Choir, is it?

I love a sign-song, me, but this seems inaccessible to anyone who's not free in the afternoons. More of a group for retired people and the leisured middle-classes, I might suggest. Nothing wrong with that, just it's not exactly representative.
Don JonesIf anyone fancies organising a fund-raising event ...
Posted by Don Jones at 11:24am on Thu 4 Sep 08
... they could do a lot worse than copying this race.

Just a thought.
Don JonesA place in town I wouldn't be seen dead in
Posted by Don Jones at 8:45am on Wed 3 Sep 08
Or shouldn't be.

Anyway, I was in there for a meeting on Monday night. And I noticed the offers: Breakspear's (3.4%) at £.60 a pint, Courage Best (4%) at £1.45 ant 6X for £1.50.

I'm glad I've sworn off the Evil Stuff for a while else I might have really sold out.

Wonder if they'll have similar deals next time I'm not being seen dead in there in October.
Don JonesQuiz on October 9th
Posted by Don Jones at 7:54am on Tue 2 Sep 08
I'm not plugging my own event here. This is being organised by our Mayor, Jane Burton, to raise money for her appeal.

It should be a fun evening and it is, of course, in aid of a good cause. The quiz will be held in the Town HAll and starts at 19:30. If you want any more information, contact elanoroddy@devizes-tc.gov.uk or call 722160.

I'll be putting a team in. And there must be some of you out there who can stop Lewis Cowen't "Informers" from winning yet another quiz.

So, don't say you had enough notice. See you there.
Don JonesDrug addicts waiting for treatment
Posted by Don Jones at 1:48pm on Mon 1 Sep 08
When I first read this article, I felt the same as some who've made comments - stuff him, he brought it on himself, where are more worthy causes, etc.

But this bloke is actually seeking help. He's screwed up and he wants to get back on the straight and narrow. Good for him and his family. There's a good chance that he could start contributing to society again if eh gets himself sorted.

But if he doesn't, his life will come to an early end. But, before that happens, chances are that he'll end up on benefits, which will cost us. And the benefits won't be enough to maintain the habit, so he'll probably indulge in a bit of thieving and general scrotery to get the money. And that damages us more.

So, if someone genuinely wants to get himself straight again, isn’t it in all of our interests to help him?

Now, if they don't want help ... that's a completely different matter.
Don JonesIt never rains on the Devizes Carnival procession
Posted by Don Jones at 12:44am on Sat 30 Aug 08
And it won't this year either. And these good people agree with me too.

Enjoy the carnival.
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