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Post by crouchpotato1 on Nov 9, 2024 21:01:03 GMT
A must watch
Starting now on BBC1
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Post by scfc1863 on Nov 9, 2024 21:48:19 GMT
A time also to remember the loss of 997 forces personnel in Palestine during 1945 -1948,(several from North Staffordshire), the majority of which were as a result of atrocities carried out by Jewish terrorist groups. Lest we Forget. www.roll-of-honour.com/cgi-bin/palestine.cgien.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Sergeants_affair en.wikipedia.org/wiki/King_David_Hotel_bombingIn July 1946 a Jewish terrorist attack, by Irgun, on the King David Hotel, resulted in 91 deaths, including 25 British personnel. At the events to mark the 60th anniversary of the attack in 2006, Benjamin Netanyahu, then chairman of Likud and Leader of the Opposition in the Knesset, opined that the bombing was a legitimate act with a military target, distinguishing it from an act of terror intended to harm civilians. |
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Post by Chewbacca the Wookie on Nov 10, 2024 13:56:22 GMT
Just been to my local rememberance Sunday parade.
Great to see a really good turnout. Well over 1000 turned up and good to see a fair number of youngsters in attendance which is great keeping it going moving forwards.
Had a rousing singing of the National Anthem at the end too.
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Post by iancransonsknees on Nov 10, 2024 14:14:35 GMT
Didn't manage to get up Great Gable for the mountain top service this year, given the weather I know the limits of my 'talent' in the hills so we stuck to a sprint around Derwent Water.
Managed to get to Keswick War Memorial in time for the service. Beautifully observed, well attended and set against a stunning back drop. A privilege to attend.
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Post by 4372 on Nov 10, 2024 15:30:19 GMT
Explains very well why the European nations developed the European Union after WW2. A determination to plan for and build a Europe where friendship, prosperity and partnership between European peoples would prevent a situation where the countries of Europe would ever go to war with each other again. The greatest act of Remembrance would be to stay in the EU and work with people with a common heritage. And of course, since it's inception, no member state of the EU has gone to war with each other, a fact recognised when the EU was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize some years ago.
All of course undone by such philosophical giants as led the Tory Party and UKIP etc. I used to be a big supporter of Remembrance Day, but these days it passes me by.
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Post by thebasfordhedgehog on Nov 10, 2024 16:34:39 GMT
Well done Chelsea - great display with the letters and banners of the Chelsea pensioners 👍
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Post by Chewbacca the Wookie on Nov 10, 2024 16:38:58 GMT
Explains very well why the European nations developed the European Union after WW2. A determination to plan for and build a Europe where friendship, prosperity and partnership between European peoples would prevent a situation where the countries of Europe would ever go to war with each other again. The greatest act of Remembrance would be to stay in the EU and work with people with a common heritage. And of course, since it's inception, no member state of the EU has gone to war with each other, a fact recognised when the EU was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize some years ago. All of course undone by such philosophical giants as led the Tory Party and UKIP etc. I used to be a big supporter of Remembrance Day, but these days it passes me by. Your choice. To me it’s not about politics it’s about remembering those that gave their lives. I guess we’re all different. |
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Post by thehartshillbadger on Nov 10, 2024 16:52:58 GMT
Explains very well why the European nations developed the European Union after WW2. A determination to plan for and build a Europe where friendship, prosperity and partnership between European peoples would prevent a situation where the countries of Europe would ever go to war with each other again. The greatest act of Remembrance would be to stay in the EU and work with people with a common heritage. And of course, since it's inception, no member state of the EU has gone to war with each other, a fact recognised when the EU was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize some years ago. All of course undone by such philosophical giants as led the Tory Party and UKIP etc. I used to be a big supporter of Remembrance Day, but these days it passes me by. Cool story bro 😎 |
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Post by crouchpotato1 on Nov 10, 2024 17:28:46 GMT
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Post by The Drunken Communist on Nov 10, 2024 18:54:49 GMT
It was a bit different at their neighbours game. |
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Post by crouchpotato1 on Nov 10, 2024 18:58:13 GMT
It was a bit different at their neighbours game. No surprise there mate sadly |
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Post by scfcbiancorossi on Nov 10, 2024 19:14:47 GMT
Beautiful from Rangers. Celtic really are a disgusting club aren't they? |
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Post by crouchpotato1 on Nov 10, 2024 19:20:15 GMT
Beautiful from Rangers. Celtic really are a disgusting club aren't they? Still singing Lizzie’s in a box on a regular basis as well apparently,like you say utterly vile |
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Post by crouchpotato1 on Nov 10, 2024 19:35:58 GMT
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Post by crouchpotato1 on Nov 10, 2024 19:49:23 GMT
It was a bit different at their neighbours game. |
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Post by neckender78 on Nov 10, 2024 20:14:35 GMT
Beautiful from Rangers. Celtic really are a disgusting club aren't they? Still singing Lizzie’s in a box on a regular basis as well apparently,like you say utterly vile Utterly disgusting happens every year British hating vermin. Wonder if ever any of the scum think of the Irish who served in the world wars when they disgrace the remembrance silence. |
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Post by 4372 on Nov 10, 2024 22:08:05 GMT
Explains very well why the European nations developed the European Union after WW2. A determination to plan for and build a Europe where friendship, prosperity and partnership between European peoples would prevent a situation where the countries of Europe would ever go to war with each other again. The greatest act of Remembrance would be to stay in the EU and work with people with a common heritage. And of course, since it's inception, no member state of the EU has gone to war with each other, a fact recognised when the EU was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize some years ago. All of course undone by such philosophical giants as led the Tory Party and UKIP etc. I used to be a big supporter of Remembrance Day, but these days it passes me by. Your choice. To me it’s not about politics it’s about remembering those that gave their lives. I guess we’re all different. But it is about politics. Decisions made by political leaders to take their countries to war, to persuade men to enlist, to impose conscription, to make examples of men who refused to fight their fellow men. Failed to support the moves towards international cooperation in the 1920s. Political leaders throughout Europe failed their people twice inside 25 years. That is why a generation of political leaders after 1945 were driven to establish a new level of cooperation between all european people, simply to make sure that such death and destruction could never happen again on the continent. I recall clearly the sacrifices of all who died, have been to Ypres and The Somme, stood at services in Portugal and in Canada. You cannot look at memorials and cenotaphs or read war poetry without contemplating the immense price paid by those who gave their lives. I just think that the very best way to honour those who fell would be to prioritise peaceful and mutually prosperous relations with our European neighbours, thus making sure that no political leader could ever again persuade the people of Europe to fight against each other. |
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Post by wannabee on Nov 11, 2024 0:17:34 GMT
Beautiful from Rangers. Celtic really are a disgusting club aren't they? Still singing Lizzie’s in a box on a regular basis as well apparently,like you say utterly vile Just out of curiosity, do you approve of Michelle O'Neil Sinn Fein Leader and First Minister of Northern Ireland laying a wreath at today's Rememberance in Belfast?  |
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Post by crouchpotato1 on Nov 11, 2024 9:32:41 GMT
Still singing Lizzie’s in a box on a regular basis as well apparently,like you say utterly vile Just out of curiosity, do you approve of Michelle O'Neil Sinn Fein Leader and First Minister of Northern Ireland laying a wreath at today's Rememberance in Belfast? View AttachmentWhen I saw it on the News last night it was amazement to be honest but I’d be more interested what those Celtic fans thought 🤔 |
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Post by Huddysleftfoot on Nov 11, 2024 9:38:22 GMT
Explains very well why the European nations developed the European Union after WW2. A determination to plan for and build a Europe where friendship, prosperity and partnership between European peoples would prevent a situation where the countries of Europe would ever go to war with each other again. The greatest act of Remembrance would be to stay in the EU and work with people with a common heritage. And of course, since it's inception, no member state of the EU has gone to war with each other, a fact recognised when the EU was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize some years ago. All of course undone by such philosophical giants as led the Tory Party and UKIP etc. I used to be a big supporter of Remembrance Day, but these days it passes me by. Your choice. To me it’s not about politics it’s about remembering those that gave their lives. I guess we’re all different. Shame it's all been weaponised by the far right in recent years to be honest Cobs. |
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Post by Ariel Manto on Nov 11, 2024 9:51:26 GMT
Still singing Lizzie’s in a box on a regular basis as well apparently,like you say utterly vile Just out of curiosity, do you approve of Michelle O'Neil Sinn Fein Leader and First Minister of Northern Ireland laying a wreath at today's Rememberance in Belfast? View AttachmentYes. O'Neill is the democratically elected leader of Northern Ireland. To not allow O'Neil to lay a wreath (or conversely O'Neil refusing to) would be to justify the extreme opinions of the hardcore elements of both Celtic and Rangers fans. Truth is, from my experience most people in Northern Ireland want to put history precisely where it belongs - in the past - and move forwards to a happier collective future where all sides are respected. |
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Post by salopstick on Nov 11, 2024 13:55:35 GMT
Still singing Lizzie’s in a box on a regular basis as well apparently,like you say utterly vile Just out of curiosity, do you approve of Michelle O'Neil Sinn Fein Leader and First Minister of Northern Ireland laying a wreath at today's Rememberance in Belfast? View AttachmentWell done her - you only start to move on when everyone compromises. "A banner accusing Sinn Féin of being "traitors" has been put up at the office of the party's deputy leader Michelle O'Neill. The banner was stuck to the office shutters after O'Neill laid a laurel wreath at the Cenotaph at Belfast City Hall on Sunday, becoming the first senior Sinn Féin figure to take part in an official Remembrance ceremony." Celtic, their fans and the club are a disgrace. Noone asks them to do anything, they have the right to protest etc etc but somtimes just a smidgeon of respect is warranted |
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Post by Paul Spencer on Nov 11, 2024 14:43:36 GMT
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Post by elystokie on Nov 11, 2024 14:55:49 GMT
Why that wasn't on show for 4 years will forever mystify me 🤷 I went to a service at the veterans bar in Pattaya with an ex RN mate, it was very well attended by a number of nationalities but mainly brits and yanks. Thankfully no national anthem was sung so I didn't get into any rows about it 😄 |
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