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What is the general opinion of this email I received?
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The only way things will change is when this kind of email translates into voting results at the polls --as of NOW -- PENSIONERS outnumber ANY OTHER type of voter even by race - religion - or age…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by Alan Cummings Mar 25.

NHS Crisis.

If the NHS ever needed protecting, it does now.  Time to tell government of all shades "hands off" it's ours....  Read this if you are still unsure.  …Continue

Started Dec 4, 2012

Becoming Democratic
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You may be aware that large organisations and other groups use "Lobbyists" as a way of influencing government actions, and decisions that benefit their aims.  As an ordinary "Joe Soap", I have always…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by Alan Cummings on Thursday.

New EU pensions raid - annuities reduced by up to 20%
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The threatened legislation (imminent) from the EU that will reduce pension annuities by an estimated 20% has brought little response from the press but is clearly a significant threat.Has anyone got…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by Alan Cummings Jan 15.

 

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William Clegg replied to Alan Cummings's discussion Tired of the TV? in the group Technology
" Hi Alan, Like you, I also find You Tube a great source for numerous interests. I started off one day, having a look at how to replace the rubber seal on our washing machine. To my surprise there are several options, anyway, having satisfied my…"
yesterday
Alan Cummings replied to Alan Cummings's discussion Tired of the TV? in the group Technology
"Hi William I have a historical slant to my viewing too - I have found a load of music I loved in the 60' - 70's that I have not heard for decades and which I still love.  I enjoy much of the "educational" and technology…"
Saturday
Alan Cummings commented on Bernie koussoulos's photo
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MY HOBBY.

"Hi Bernie - I don't recognise the model.  What is it?  What are you using for power?"
Friday
Alan Cummings commented on Frances Andrews-Speed's blog post DO TRY TO READ THIS AS IT COULD HAVE FAR REACHING EFFECTS UPON US ALL...NHS AND PARLIAMENT
"I'm with you Frances - this fight is on my Facebook page for everyone to see.  People must learn that, if they don't fight, they will lose the NHS for good.  In fact, it's almost gone already. Let's give this our…"
Friday
Alan Cummings commented on Stephen Gerard Scullion's blog post Pondering the problems of the world
"Thanks for the smile Stephen :-D"
Friday
Alan Cummings replied to Geff Carson's discussion Give Back Our Benefits eh !!
"I'm with you Geff.  For pensioner it should read BANKER, OFFSHORE TAX HAVEN, PRICE FIXING and many other spellings.  Perhaps these MP's are just dyslexic and spell everything pensioner. Really, when did you get your last…"
Thursday
Alan Cummings replied to Alan Cummings's discussion Becoming Democratic
"Hi to a fellow 38'er :-D   I am a real fan of this organisation.  They are truly democratic and have had some remarkable successes.  Participation is very easy and membership is something I recommend to everyone.  In…"
Thursday
Eileen Nicholson replied to Alan Cummings's discussion Becoming Democratic
"38 Degrees is a wonderful organization and have been successful in several forays against government policies.   Just shows what can be done if we all stick together! Ei x "
Thursday
William Clegg replied to Alan Cummings's discussion Tired of the TV? in the group Technology
"Hi Alan, Like you I also get fed up of watching tv, especially the repeats that have also been on several times before. I find You Tube does offer lots of alternatives such as Films, Music, Documentaries, etc. My favourite pastime is listening the…"
May 15
Alan Cummings replied to june frances muskett's discussion Voluntary work
"Totally agree June - Slavery went out some years ago....  I can't understand companies that lower themselves by asking this.  Any worker is worth their labour - if they won't pay, do without."
Apr 28
Alan Cummings posted a status
"Well well well - Rich pensioners should pay back their benefits. Better yet - let rich MP's reject their expenses & repay fiddles. :-D"
Apr 28
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Alan Cummings commented on Kathryn's video
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Anchor Community Band member Kenny Clayton discusses his love of music

"I so agree Kenny.  I can't play anything at all but love all kinds of music from classical and opera, jazz, R&B, blues, folk, "good" pop etc.  Music enhances happy times, soothes unhappy times, helps me think - and stop…"
Apr 17
Alan Cummings replied to Neil Hackwell's discussion Getting made redundant
"Guys - Look please don't take this the wrong way.  I have been teaching a program called Step Into which gives some training to help people of all ages (mostly over 50) get back into work here in the North East.  We have reasonable…"
Apr 12
Alan Cummings replied to Kathryn's discussion Going back to university after 60?
"Result!  Shame about the poor *od that follows you though.  Ho Hum..."
Apr 12
Alan Cummings replied to Kathryn's discussion Going back to university after 60?
"That's good news (I think) - but does it mean a "demotion"?  Hope not."
Apr 11
Alan Cummings joined Clare Shervin's group
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ART

~A group for artists, designers + illustrators + people who appreciate The Arts and creativity in all its forms. SHARE your art!~www.facebook.com/clareshervinwww.clasheart.bizSee More
Apr 7
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3m pensioners: reclaim £1k in tax before you lose it

This may be worth checking out.

Reclaim Tax 

Time limited apparently.

Posted on January 31, 2013 at 21:47

Anyone else object to being defined as Geriatric?

The term Geriatric is generally defined something like this:

Geriatrics is a sub-specialty of internal medicine and family medicine that focuses on health care of elderly people.…

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Posted on March 4, 2012 at 21:23 — 5 Comments

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At 9:07 on November 4, 2011, Grey Pride said…

Welcome to Grey Pride Alan!

Thank you for showing your support for this campaign!

After signing the petition, please be sure to read our blog and check out the campaign resource page, where you can download copies of the petition.

We've gathered over 100,000 signatures so far and this sends a powerful signal to the Government.  Even more than that will really amplify the message so if you know anyone who has yet to sign up please spread the word! Every name counts!

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