Category Archives: Annoying things

Home made bread again!

By Lesley | Published: November 15, 2007

My hitherto trusty bread making machine went sadly wrong a few weeks ago.

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Dogs & Cats Are Different!

By Lesley | Published: November 11, 2007

Yesterday, I caught a snatch of something interesting on Breakfast TV. Apparently, hundreds of people are at risk of killing their pet cats by mistake.

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Barclays Bank Customer Services

By Lesley | Published: October 15, 2007

The other day, I found a Barclays bank visa card on the pavement as I took the dog for a walk

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“Dangerous Dogs”

By Lesley | Published: August 18, 2007

Hardly had Dublin City Council had time to let the ink from its ancient quill pen dry, than somebody with perhaps an eye for publicity saw fit to jump on the bandwagon.

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Update: Please can we have our beaches back?

By Lesley | Published: August 17, 2007

I have today received a reply to the letter which I sent to Jane Davidson at theWelsh Assembly on the subject of the dredging of the Helwick Bank. Here is the reply:

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Dublin Dog Ban

By Lesley | Published: August 15, 2007

Further to my previous post about the Dublin City Council’s ban on so-called “Dangerous Breeds of Dogs”, the action was highlighted this morning on the ‘BBC Breakfast Programme’.

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Please can we have our beaches back?

By Lesley | Published: August 4, 2007

In its infinite wisdom, the Welsh Assembly Government has allowed the further rape and pillage of our beautiful Gower beaches.

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Nimbyism in Ashstead

By Lesley | Published: August 2, 2007

We were appalled to learn of the apparent bigotry and horrendously selfish attitude of the residents of Ashstead in Surrey……….

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Judge the deed not the breed

By Lesley | Published: July 25, 2007

Another example of dogs being judged by their perceived reputation, rather than by their own personal behaviour was brought to my attention today, by a member of The Dogs Trust. ………

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England catching up with Wales in banning smoking

By Lesley | Published: June 30, 2007

Tomorrow, June 1st 2007 will see England catching up with Wales, at least with regard to the ban on smoking in public places.

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