Manx Bean
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I’m surprised nobody has asked Tony Brown what should be done with it, as he seems to have another opinion on everything at the moment. Maybe him and David Cretney could set up a “When I” committee…
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On the contrary. It’s just about fairness, and whether its right that a core group of individuals get a funded trip each year, when others are potentially denied funding because x% of the budget is allocated to Lorient every year. Jealousy doesn’t come into it.
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Like.. a) are yous proper manx? b) are you able to count to ten in Manx? c) are you able to listen to fiddle music without having consumed alcohol for at least 5 minutes ? d) can you pretend to like French people despite them being queer folk?
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I can’t disagree. What does conflict for me though is that there is a perception that a core bunch of people receive funding year in, year out to attend this festival, yet other people I have spoken to have fought and lost small grant applications.. Just doesn’t seem equitable somehow.
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My question really..
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I suspect that is the administration cost for co-ordinating the local participants. The larger £113k grants..not specified.. is more interesting.
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Just curious to know how much of this is funded by Culture Vannin/Arts Council..anyone know? It seems to me that it appears to be a nice event, but equally seems to be the same bunch of people disappearing off on this junket every August, year after year..vive la vacation fella. https://www.manxradio.com/news/isle-of-man-news/important-for-island-to-be-showcased-at-international-festival/
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Yet, there is no link to the source provided and I’ll be fecked If I can find the actual “survey”. Another piece of shite journalism no doubt following a “briefing” from an anonymous yet reliable source from DOI or DfE…
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The only way to achieve these numbers is for Alf Cannan to buy a Tardis and transport them from 1960! Seriously. Wnat a load of toss.
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I heard that the “Driver’s Wife” was a Mrs Longworth who had a husband called Ian.. Tell me I’m wrong..?
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You can bet he won’t go away quietly.
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Foot passengers booked into the Executive Club lounge possibly?
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I saw something I thought I’d never see here this morning. A beggar, complete with begging signage sat outside the old Thorntons shop in Strand Street. She was moved on by a policeman, but I’m sure she had a chap with her who was following behind. I can only assume they’ve come over on the boat, so at least had enough money to get here.
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Is the Isle of Man Government becoming despotic?
Manx Bean replied to Boo Gay'n's topic in Local News
There is a frightening parallel to another thread on MF where we are being asked to “refrain from publicly speculating” about the tragic aircrash by the local plod. Since when has it been a criminal offence to have curiosity? This os of course more serious as its blows a neat hole in the whole spirit of freedom of information and wait for it..transparency (sorry, a little wee came out then I was laughing so much). -
https://www.manxradio.com/news/isle-of-man-news/island-police-officers-to-receive-one-off-3k-pay-award/
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Its seems odd that they are only reporting on Departures, when Arrivals effect us just as much..especially if you have to misfortune to be on one doing circles for 40 minutes while the ATC lads have their breaks. Having up to-date departures and arrivals information on the airport website would also be worth concentrating their efforts on. Most of the time it’s shockingly out of date.
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To be honest I have seen it being advertised or marketed anywhere..looks like I’ve missed it.
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You aren’t the only one. Some crossings in the next few weeks are completely sold out..normally unheard of outside of TT or Grand Prix..
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Correct. Poor management - poor airlines - poor Minister - poor airport = perfect shit show.
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Thomas’ patronising statement yesterday about “educating people” just underlined for me how detached from the great Manx public he is. In fact, when my brother referred to him recently as an utter C*nt I found it difficult to disagree.
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I wonder if Gatwick would have been closed all night because of a spillage?
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Not having cocaine was a lost headline opportunity…prisoner concealed crack in his crack.. Not as funny as the one reported a few days ago of someone caught concealing a stash in a shower cap attached to his genitals..true!
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Yes, over the weekend someone was calling Chris Thomas out on FB about the fact they had they installed CAT1 we wouldn’t be in this mess..he (being an expert naturally) was claiming that CAT1 wasn’t the perfect solution..seemingly an experienced ATC and pilots would argue otherwise?
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Sums up Tynwald..a creche.
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So, with the perfect storm of: 1) ATC shortage resulting in closures 2) Piss poor management 3) A smug asshole for a Minister 4) Airlines who are struggling to give a shit 5) Completely hacked off residents How long do you reckon before Ronaldsway implodes and we need a bigger boat?
