[David9694]

A new catch-all Tea Shop thread for those miscellaneous new stories that don’t quite fit with parking, crashing into buildings or trapped/prisoners in their homes. 

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[HoldingOn]

New “you can’t move a fridge

New “you can’t move a fridge on a bike“?

[Hirsute]

Might need a few new filters

Might need a few new filters

[David9694]

Driver skills

Driver skills

1.01 – Do you really need to drive? 

This introductory module reviews a range of scenarios through which appropriate car use is evaluated. Through role play, students learn to challenge existing assumptions about what constitutes sensible use of a car.  The module is intended to provide a solid base for subsequent course segments.  Outcomes provide tutors with an initial view of the extent of car-brain in a new intake. 

1.02 – Are you a twat? 

This challenging module addresses students’ self-awareness and critical thinking skills. A self-diagnostic is used to provide insight into matters such as personal values, empathy and compassion, decision-making and situational awareness. The self-assessments are discussed in seminar and one to one settings and provide tutors with a guide to approaching teaching in later modules and leads to some streaming of students

1.03 A You are a twat 

This additional module is taken by students assessed in 1.02 as being either a bit of a twat, likely to become a twat or a complete twat. It comprises an in-depth look at the likely effects on individuals of being any sort of twat on their driving, including likely vehicle choice, car usage, attitudes to driving skills development and safety. 

1.03 B Do you want to cycle? Or maybe take the bus? 
Taken by students who are assessed as not being a twat, this module further examines the transport choices available. Students conduct individual research on the benefits to themselves and to wider society of cycling and public transport use.

1.04 Strategies for reconciliation (plenary)

Twatiness scores are shared. The module explores potential approaches to how leaders can function effectively with the range of twatiness scores evident.  A moderated debate is held to enable twats and non-twats to explore their differences. 

[hawkinspeter]

David9694 wrote:

This one has me stumped – I just can’t see another way for children to get to/from school. 

Parents fear ‘chaotic’ traffic outside Essex school is ‘accident waiting to happen’

The path directly in front of the school is also very narrow and cars drive fast and often mount the kerb to pass other cars. Vehicles already park all over the pavements and this will only increase if the size of the school increases.”

In response, the school has said it has been updating the travel plan to include initiatives such as Walk to School Week, pedestrian skills training and cycle training for pupils. A request has also been made to Essex County Council’s School Crossing Patrol Service for a suitability assessment for a crossing patrol near to the school site.

Essex County Council has acknowledged that these are “legitimate concerns” and that Bentley Primary is unusual in that it is located directly adjacent to a railway station and level crossing and near to a small supermarket, which add to traffic congestion at various times of the day.

https://www.essexlive.news/news/essex-news/parents-fear-chaotic-traffic-outside-8714691

I can’t help but think that training the pedestrians’ skills is the wrong way to address the issue. How about improving the drivers’ skills?

[David9694]

This one has me stumped – I

This one has me stumped – I just can’t see another way for children to get to/from school. 

Parents fear ‘chaotic’ traffic outside Essex school is ‘accident waiting to happen’

The path directly in front of the school is also very narrow and cars drive fast and often mount the kerb to pass other cars. Vehicles already park all over the pavements and this will only increase if the size of the school increases.”

In response, the school has said it has been updating the travel plan to include initiatives such as Walk to School Week, pedestrian skills training and cycle training for pupils. A request has also been made to Essex County Council’s School Crossing Patrol Service for a suitability assessment for a crossing patrol near to the school site.

Essex County Council has acknowledged that these are “legitimate concerns” and that Bentley Primary is unusual in that it is located directly adjacent to a railway station and level crossing and near to a small supermarket, which add to traffic congestion at various times of the day.

https://www.essexlive.news/news/essex-news/parents-fear-chaotic-traffic-outside-8714691

[David9694]

Gosh, Freedom Day. This could

Gosh, Freedom Day. This could very easily be the scene if Mr Bucknell and co mix their drinks.

Not sure how we got from “old-fashioned knees-up” to Oktoberfest (and gin) but hey, hands across the water and all that.   

Fancy dress “actively encouraged” – win a prize* – suggestions? Prison suit (ball & chain optional), YMCA construction guy? (” Did someome say ‘pot-hole?’ ” – also optional).

Drivers : fix our road / GCC : *fixes road* / Drivers : not like that!

“The work to resurface 1.1 miles of road will take around 2,700 tonnes of material and is part of Gloucestershire County Council’s “summer of resurfacing”, a cornerstone of the council’s £100m commitment to improving the county’s ailing road infrastructure.”

https://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/witness-describes-swansea-marina-incident-27623146

* first prize – a night out with Mr Bucknell; second prize… 

[David9694]

Loving the “Farmers and their

Loving the “Farmers and their Problems” vibe in the Independent advice section. 

[chrisonabike]

David9694 wrote:

To mark the moment of freedom, people in Hempsted are being invited to leave their homes and take part in their own Oktoberfest.

Just be careful when driving back home…

[David9694]

People held ‘hostage’ by

People held ‘hostage’ by Gloucester roadworks holding a party to celebrate freedom

Residents in Hempsted have been trapped by works on Secunda Way

To mark the moment of freedom, people in Hempsted are being invited to leave their homes and take part in their own Oktoberfest.

After their first week of restricted nighttime movements, residents in the area are banding together for an Oktoberfest beer and gin evening when the roadworks come to an end, dubbed “Hempsted’s very own End of Roadworks Party.” With 1l stein glasses of beer and bratwurst, the area’s residents will be celebrating with an old-fashioned knees up.

https://www.gloucestershirelive.co.uk/news/gloucester-news/people-held-hostage-gloucester-roadworks-8711424

[ktache]

You missed out the ambulance

You missed out the ambulance and fire engine…

[David9694]

Forces have resources to meet

Forces have resources to meet police investigations pledge, says Braverman

The Home Secretary has implored officers to act on leads for phone or car theft, shoplifting and criminal damage.

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/suella-braverman-home-secretary-wales-england-yvette-cooper-b2400492.html

So we can expect those self-styled vigilantes (i.e. actual vigilantes, as in administering their own punishments/remedies) responsible to be found and brought to justice for this criminal damage.  “But the Tories made me do it, your honour.”

Maybe it’s the London bubble effect, but it was noticeable in the 2021 petrol strikes that it was, of all the areas affected, London and the south-east with the most extensive rail (and tube) network, where driver hysteria seemed to be worst. 

[David9694]

“Quack! Honk! Thank-you, hero

“Quack! Honk! Thank-you, hero driver”

 

There was a young striker from Gills

Who floored his duff beemer for thrills 

He demolished a wall 

And his manager did call 

You’ve run up some sizeable bills 

[David9694]

I heard it was more like 40

I heard it was more like 40 cars, and they were behind the tractor for 2 hours.

Several babies were born on back seats, 5 sets of children missed meals, the last rites were given to at least 6 elderly relatives, 4 hygienist appointments missed…

[andystow]

SaveTheWail wrote:

The rest of the article is behind a paywall, but I think I can guess the answer to this:

https://www.independent.ie/farming/legal-advice/i-tried-to-overtake-a-slow-moving-tractor-and-i-got-rear-ended-by-the-car-behind-me-can-i-sue-the-tractor-driver/a138623252.html

I know the answer! It’s a definitive yes. However, your case has no merit, you won’t find a barrister who will take it, and if you manage to file the suit it will be dismissed on day one.

[brooksby]

Independent.ie wrote:

The tractor was doing 30kph and wouldn’t pull over, even with 30 cars stuck behind. And when I tried to pass it, an oncoming car forced me to brake suddenly…

Hmm – at least one somebody really wasn’t paying attention, were they…?

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