Boby Brno Posted September 4, 2020 Share Posted September 4, 2020 20 minutes ago, Lt. Aldo Raine said: He probably isn't. The nearest locations tend to vary on a day-to-day basis, presumably as a result of allocating staff to more "at-risk" areas as and when required. I've had to book two tests within a few days of each other. The first time, there were slots available at the old Moor Lane bus station, the second time the nearest drive-through test centre was in Blackburn, and the nearest walk-in facility was in Middleton. I’m pretty sure he’s aware of the difficulties. Making a political point about it though doesn’t help one bit. People spreading it helps even less. Try getting an appointment at the dentist for a check up. This is an unprecedented occurrence. That really should go without saying but instead of trying to work with the guidance, too many people just want to criticise and find fault with everything the authorities do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boby Brno Posted September 4, 2020 Share Posted September 4, 2020 7 minutes ago, Casino said: Ciuple of points Its either the nearest place and if it is, its not good enough Or its not the nearest place and the system is shite Some people on here couldn’t order a season ticket online. Was it the system or the people? Some found it easy some didn’t. It’s normal. No drama. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Zico Posted September 4, 2020 Moderators Share Posted September 4, 2020 Saw this earlier which was interesting, could they do the same to this lad from Bolton? https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/amp/world-europe-isle-of-man-53814795 A man who went to the pub twice when he should have been in quarantine after returning from abroad has been jailed. Paul Dowd, of Demesne Road, Douglas admitted visiting a shop and a pub in Douglas on 7 August, and a different pub in Onchan the following day. Under the island's Covid-19 rules, travellers returning to the Isle of Man are required to self-isolate at home for 14 day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1969 Posted September 4, 2020 Share Posted September 4, 2020 The mrs was supposed to be working on one of the wards last night and got told to put pp on as there are 10 cases on ward but then got moved just as she was going in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lt. Aldo Raine Posted September 4, 2020 Share Posted September 4, 2020 (edited) 25 minutes ago, Boby Brno said: I’m pretty sure he’s aware of the difficulties. Making a political point about it though doesn’t help one bit. People spreading it helps even less. Try getting an appointment at the dentist for a check up. This is an unprecedented occurrence. That really should go without saying but instead of trying to work with the guidance, too many people just want to criticise and find fault with everything the authorities do. It seems like a reasonable thing for a local MP to raise. Most MPs will attempt to improve the lot of their constituents/local residents, it's their job to do so. And the system asks you to enter your postcode before then telling you where the nearest test centre is. It seems harsh to blame that on the person using it. Edited September 4, 2020 by Lt. Aldo Raine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter Tonge moor green jacket Posted September 4, 2020 Site Supporter Share Posted September 4, 2020 55 minutes ago, Boby Brno said: I’m pretty sure he’s aware of the difficulties. Making a political point about it though doesn’t help one bit. People spreading it helps even less. Try getting an appointment at the dentist for a check up. This is an unprecedented occurrence. That really should go without saying but instead of trying to work with the guidance, too many people just want to criticise and find fault with everything the authorities do. 100 per fucking cent. Negativity spreads negativity. Many many thousands are tested daily, and not a comment from him. Hugely unhelpful in a unique situation. To add insult to injury, one woman complaining because she'd caught a plane back from Portugal at an inflated price. Government's fault for not imposing quarantine upon return. Unbelievable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bolton va va Posted September 4, 2020 Share Posted September 4, 2020 I was told quite reliably today that Bradshaw Cricket Club had been one of the problem spots, but someone who had been " traced " from there got a test pretty much straight away at Blackburn. & best wishes to James " Twiggy ", a proper dedicated Wanderers' fan & nice bloke, who i'm sure a few on here know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmjhb Posted September 4, 2020 Share Posted September 4, 2020 Ah shit, volunteered with Twiggy at various beer festivals, hope he makes a full recovery 🤞 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter MickyD Posted September 4, 2020 Site Supporter Share Posted September 4, 2020 News from the Rigbys... 🦠COVID-19 UPDATE:🦠 Following the news yesterday that a player from our 2nd XI has tested positive for COVID-19, we have acted on this with GMCL advice and closed Bradshaw CC for 7 days starting from yesterday. All matches and training sessions are cancelled. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter Tonge moor green jacket Posted September 4, 2020 Site Supporter Share Posted September 4, 2020 47 minutes ago, Lt. Aldo Raine said: It seems like a reasonable thing for a local MP to raise. Most MPs will attempt to improve the lot of their constituents/local residents, it's their job to do so. And the system asks you to enter your postcode before then telling you where the nearest test centre is. It seems harsh to blame that on the person using it. On twitter? Wonder if he contacted the testing authorities or similar on his constituent's behalf, or just took the opportunity to gripe on social media. Could be doing him a disservice and he might have made a few calls, but I doubt he will have achieved anything for the fella. Looking to make capital at the expense of the government is the nature of being in opposition, so no change there. However times are a bit different. Fwiw, if roles were reversed I'm quite sure some Tory MPs would do exactly the same. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Casino Posted September 4, 2020 Moderators Share Posted September 4, 2020 Some folk will defend owt Its the biggest shitshow ever and its the fault of folk calling em out for being shite Glad this lot didn't build the channrl tunnel Not a fucking prayer it would have met with the froggie effort Wouldve just been coming up for air in corralejo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radcliffe white Posted September 4, 2020 Share Posted September 4, 2020 Don’t be planning on bowling yet in bolton https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater-manchester-news/live-greater-manchester-lockdown-update-18882444 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyldesley_white Posted September 4, 2020 Share Posted September 4, 2020 So it begins https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-wales-54030857 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boby Brno Posted September 4, 2020 Share Posted September 4, 2020 27 minutes ago, Casino said: Some folk will defend owt Its the biggest shitshow ever and its the fault of folk calling em out for being shite Glad this lot didn't build the channrl tunnel Not a fucking prayer it would have met with the froggie effort Wouldve just been coming up for air in corralejo ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter Cheese Posted September 4, 2020 Site Supporter Share Posted September 4, 2020 34 minutes ago, tyldesley_white said: So it begins https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-wales-54030857 Inevitable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radcliffe white Posted September 4, 2020 Share Posted September 4, 2020 5 minutes ago, Mr Grey said: Got me own shoes as well 🎳 For all occasions then Lonsdales Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger_Dubuis Posted September 4, 2020 Share Posted September 4, 2020 The authorities are taking it seriously in Bolton tonight. There is an electronic screen up in Nelson Sq telling people to stay 2 metres apart and keep Bolton out of lockdown.Also two police vans parked up there and police walking round looking for people not abiding.The Balmoral is closed for the night as well... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peelyfeet Posted September 4, 2020 Share Posted September 4, 2020 29 minutes ago, Roger_Dubuis said: The authorities are taking it seriously in Bolton tonight. There is an electronic screen up in Nelson Sq telling people to stay 2 metres apart and keep Bolton out of lockdown.Also two police vans parked up there and police walking round looking for people not abiding.The Balmoral is closed for the night as well... They had screens on de havillsnd way tonight, either side of the stadium. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter fatolive Posted September 4, 2020 Site Supporter Share Posted September 4, 2020 53 minutes ago, peelyfeet said: They had screens on de havillsnd way tonight, either side of the stadium. Think there’s VMS signs on all main arterial routes into Bolton . good reminder but not sure what effect it will have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boby Brno Posted September 5, 2020 Share Posted September 5, 2020 11 hours ago, Casino said: Some folk will defend owt Its the biggest shitshow ever and its the fault of folk calling em out for being shite Glad this lot didn't build the channrl tunnel Not a fucking prayer it would have met with the froggie effort Wouldve just been coming up for air in corralejo You think the French are doing it better? Nearly 9 thousand cases yesterday. Calls for Macron to resign. Protests in Berlin last week when protesters tried to storm the Reichstag. Protests in Prague and Zurich also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowball Posted September 5, 2020 Share Posted September 5, 2020 22 minutes ago, Boby Brno said: You think the French are doing it better? Nearly 9 thousand cases yesterday. Calls for Macron to resign. Protests in Berlin last week when protesters tried to storm the Reichstag. Protests in Prague and Zurich also. Course they are. Usual suspects on here will slag Britain off (and Tories lets face it) whatever. Yes in many ways its been a u turning shit show and Boris is a buffooon but this ere Covid has caused havoc everywhere. Chinese to blame no one else and they should be held to account by rest of the world when this is over. What a way to wreck western economies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 5, 2020 Share Posted September 5, 2020 42 minutes ago, Boby Brno said: You think the French are doing it better? Nearly 9 thousand cases yesterday. Calls for Macron to resign. Protests in Berlin last week when protesters tried to storm the Reichstag. Protests in Prague and Zurich also. Wrong every country is beating us Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter Tonge moor green jacket Posted September 5, 2020 Site Supporter Share Posted September 5, 2020 12 hours ago, Boby Brno said: ? Some folk will moan at owt. Selective in their reading and reporting because they don't like someone. Too entrenched to see the bigger picture and the damage general ignorance, arrogance and self righteousness can cause. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jol_BWFC Posted September 5, 2020 Share Posted September 5, 2020 15 minutes ago, Tonge moor green jacket said: Some folk will moan at owt. Selective in their reading and reporting because they don't like someone. Too entrenched to see the bigger picture and the damage general ignorance, arrogance and self righteousness can cause. Applies on both sides, TBF. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gonk Posted September 5, 2020 Share Posted September 5, 2020 11 hours ago, peelyfeet said: They had screens on de havillsnd way tonight, either side of the stadium. They need to move them to Bury New Road Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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