http://newsbiscuit.com/forum/topic.php?id=53903 The NewsBiscuit Community en-US Thu, 20 Jun 2013 06:11:33 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q http://newsbiscuit.com/forum/search.php http://newsbiscuit.com/forum/topic.php?id=53903#post-155627 Sat, 29 Dec 2012 12:05:53 +0000 Squudge 155627@http://newsbiscuit.com/forum/ <p>in the event that my sub gets used *<strong>COUGH</strong>* here is a image that might be 'appropriate' - in my defence, this snowman was originally built in Saudi Arabia. So there.</p> <p><img src="http://assets3.pinimg.com/upload/87116574013872248_oxyRwo7v.jpg"> </p> http://newsbiscuit.com/forum/topic.php?id=53903#post-155554 Fri, 28 Dec 2012 18:08:24 +0000 Squudge 155554@http://newsbiscuit.com/forum/ <p>@Dick - ta for the spot - hangover typos.</p> <p>@Dvo - I understand Torremolinos has fallen from favour as it is over-run by golfers. One can still get authentic fish and chips though. </p> http://newsbiscuit.com/forum/topic.php?id=53903#post-155548 Fri, 28 Dec 2012 17:10:03 +0000 dvo4fun 155548@http://newsbiscuit.com/forum/ <p>Thanks for that Squudge. Saves me trawling through the Radio Times for holiday destination ideas </p> http://newsbiscuit.com/forum/topic.php?id=53903#post-155532 Fri, 28 Dec 2012 14:20:35 +0000 Dick Everyman 155532@http://newsbiscuit.com/forum/ <p>Great Squudge - have you got a secret link to the Met Office?</p> <p>There'll no doubt be compulsory wearing of water-wings for the under 10's as well as compulsory hose-piping to help empty the reservoirs!</p> <p>Love the 4th para especially.</p> <p>Stars *****</p> <p>Ps Tewkesbury missing e ;0) plus Faliraki? </p> http://newsbiscuit.com/forum/topic.php?id=53903#post-155512 Fri, 28 Dec 2012 13:00:11 +0000 Squudge 155512@http://newsbiscuit.com/forum/ <p>The Environment Minister, Richard Benyon has today announced emergency measures for the British Summer Holiday, to be brought into effect in the New Year. "Every year we have the same crisis, summer. Now we will be prepared."</p> <p>With immediate effect, town councils will be empowered to build new flood defences using existing funding, and the Thames Barrier will be left cranked up to its fullest height. The Minister stated that airports would receive maximum protection, with snow ploughs on standby to assist in clearing runways.</p> <p>"We cannot allow anything to impede the emergency evacuation of our citizens this year". Provision is being made for refuge shelters for British holidaymakers in favoured destinations such as Magaluf, Faliraki and Benidorm. MPs and senior officials are said to be making their own arrangements in undisclosed destinations believed to be in Tuscany and the Carribean.</p> <p>David Cameron has added his authority and shiny face to the proposals. "The safety of the Royal family is paramount, thus the next heir to the throne and the fragrant Duchess of Cambridge will be on their summer holidays at various destination throughout the coming year."</p> <p>North of the Watford Border, town councils have voiced vehement opposition to the gritting lorries being requisitioned to protect the airports, particularly those in London. "How are we to guarantee access to local events such as school summer fetes?".</p> <p>Manufacturers of wellies, pack-a-macs and umbrellas are up in arms, arguing that it cuts to the heart of all that is British about summertime. A British Tourist Board spokesman summed up the depth of feeling "We have heavily invested in advertising British themed holidays all over the UK. Tewkesbury Council are planning Rangerover waterski championships in June, while white-water rafting in Cornwall is expected to be exceptionally popular, particularly in August". </p> <p>Yorkshire and Southern Water have already announced a hosepipe ban as a precaution, from the first of April. </p>