• The real implication of 'First Past the Post'.

  By tomhornuk

  Ahhh, its Mr OhAye.....shortly, under FPTP, to become Mr OhDear....and probably hyphonated in a...

            

   

  By tomhornuk at 09:27 on 08/05/11

  

  The die has been cast and it looks as though we will be called upon to drink the cup of 'First Past the Post' to the dregs. I'm pretty sure, that 99.9% of people have no idea at all what they've signed up to. They think an option for strong government and less likely coalitions has been made…..a triumph for democracy. However, people have in fact agreed to continue to be the butt of the biggest confidence trick in the history of...

• The Referendum on the Voting System

  By tomhornuk

  I've just awoken on the big referendum day with an important insight. I've got Mr OhAye to thank for...

            

   

  By tomhornuk at 09:43 on 24/04/11

  

  Shortly everyone of voting age in Nailsea will be invited to participate in a referendum on the Alternative Voting System. Here are a few pointers to help you decide how to vote: AV MYTHS: The defenders of the status quo don't want you to know what the change to AV really means. They will say anything to stop giving voters more of a say, and defending the old 'jobs for life' culture at Westminster.   They will say...

• Nailsea area World War II - forthcoming book

  By petercwright1

  Robert Reid has now been traced by Somerset Heritage Centre. He died when his ship the SULACO was...

            

   

  By petercwright1 at 18:55 on 23/06/10

  

  I am preparing a new local history book for publication in 2011 about the second World War. This will detail the experiences of evacuees and many of those living in and around Nailsea. In researching the names on the war memorials I cannot find anything about R REID whose name appears on the memorial at Holy Trinity. Can anyone help? peter.c.wright@blueyonder.co.uk

• contacting Joyce Kent

  By Carol_Deacon

  i spoke to her on the telephone and she said she would contact you, seasonal greeting from a cold...

            

   

  By carbru at 12:36 on 17/12/10

  

  HI There I'm from Cape Town South Africa and am keen to contact Joyce Kent who used to and may still live at 20 Kings Hill, West End, Nailsea, Nr Bristol. My email address is carolynn(at)bruton.wcape.school.za I'd be grateful if someone who knows her can forward this email to her.  She is my late Mum's cousin and we've been out of touch for the past 5 years. Kind regards, Carolynn Bruton.

• Paint Your Own Pottery for Easter! SPACES STILL AVAILABLE!!

  By LPhillips2009

  Sounds like a great idea for Christmas presents.

            

   

  By KP2010 at 13:16 on 15/10/10

  

  Want a great way to entertain the kids for an afternoon during the first week of the Easter Holidays? Karen Phillips Ceramics is back at Gilly's Cafe, High Street, Nailsea  on Wednesday 13th April  for a  2.30pm start you can let those creative juices flow, paint a mug, bowl or novelty egg cup and get a 'high tea' of sandwiches, crisps, unlimited squash and a cup cake  for just a tenner!    Contact...

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