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Where is The Equator?

Posted on May 2, 2009 by Geoff

Today I ventured out of Quito with Margaret (who I met in Samara in my first language class) to find The Equator. Armed with my Garmin GPS we took the public transport buses, 50 cents for a 30km journey, to … Continue reading →

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Local lady makes good!

Posted on December 31, 2008 by Geoff

Congratulations to Boni for being recognised by the Queen and The Establishment, Former News journalist Boni Sones, 54, of Fair Street, Cambridge, is made an OBE for services to broadcasting and public relations. Ms Sones, who helped set up BBC … Continue reading →

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Tale of two bridges..

Posted on June 5, 2008 by Geoff

Today was the official opening of the £3million pound Riverside Bridge in Cambridge, Partially funded by Tesco through a s106 agreement on its Newmarket Road store (All we know is that £1.7million came from 3rd party sources). Isn’t it crazy … Continue reading →

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Driving up standards at the OGC

Posted on April 24, 2008 by Geoff

Here is a twist on a proposed new logo (The current logo is here) designed at our expense, by the UK Office of Government Commerce. The ones responsible , in their own words for “driving up standards” Very tasteful Loads … Continue reading →

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Medieval view of Cambridge..

Posted on March 12, 2008 by Geoff

Whilst at the planning office in the Guildhall today I couldn’t help but snap this view, about the only view in Cambridge not spoilt by modern developments. Ironically its the view the planners get on their way to work, if … Continue reading →

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Yes Minister in real life…

Posted on March 10, 2008 by Geoff

What ever would Humphrey in Yes Minister make about Post Office closures:- “One of the organisations opining extensively on this issue (Post Office Closures) is Post Watch. And the way they talk, you imagine they are an independent consumer champion, … Continue reading →

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Local feeds

Posted on March 8, 2008 by Geoff

Really strange feeling when I’m reading my Google reader for a post to pop up that relates to my own street! This now happens thanks to  PlanningAlerts.com This is a free service built by Richard Pope, Mikel Maron, Sam Smith, … Continue reading →

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Australia apologises

Posted on February 20, 2008 by Geoff

Here is the full text of the apology given by PM Kevin Rudd on behalf of the Australian government to the Aboriginals. The you tube video of him giving the speech is at http://youtube.com/watch?v=AtfMIJqQwPk Text of PM Rudd’s ‘sorry’ address … Continue reading →

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My Local MP in action…

Posted on January 29, 2008 by Geoff

So this is what we pay our MP’s to do:- David Howarth (Cambridge, Liberal Democrat) Link to this | Hansard source On a point of order, Mr. Speaker. I am having some difficulty understanding how motion No. 1 on today’s … Continue reading →

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