First day of the school holidays today, my eldest (9) was out of the door on his BMX at 8 bells knocking his other gang mates up to finish off their den, oh to be that age again. 6 year old wants to play with them but can’t keep up on his bike so he’s kicking off. Baby is on his 3rd Nappy change. 
 

Can’t wait to get back in work next week. 

11 minutes ago, Sweep said:

"Straight Talking" - that's usually the sign of a simpleton, who doesn't know what's going on and just talks shit.

 

"Heavy Viewers of TV"  -  I wonder what that actually means, how many hours counts as heavy?  -  believe it or not, we didn't turn our TV on for 3 days after we returned from holiday the other week, which I reckon is the longest it's ever been off in our house (I know it wasn't turned on when I was out of the house, as everything was unplugged as we'd had the house decorated whilst we were away)

It means its the majority of their freetime rather than reading, theatre, participation in sports

To reach them you need to looks at certain media channels.

Straight talking isn't a simpleton, it just means they are direct and therefore in your communications to them - be just as direct as that's what they will response to best which writing your copy and messaging.

You hear it on certain radio ads on say Talksport, which you wouldn't hear on say, Classic FM.

working class these days is determined by the number of tattos you have in relation to the number of meals that are delivered to your house

it also includes those who don't work

14 minutes ago, Zico said:

working class these days is determined by the number of tattos you have in relation to the number of meals that are delivered to your house

it also includes those who don't work

tattoos multiplied by Just Eat deliveries, that's then divided by amount of feral children in the abode, and then multiplied back out by the amount of fags smoked each day, finally the size of your main tv (in inches, measure across the diagonal) is added onto the number. If that number is higher than 250, then you're working class.

14 minutes ago, Sweep said:

tattoos multiplied by Just Eat deliveries, that's then divided by amount of feral children in the abode, and then multiplied back out by the amount of fags smoked each day, finally the size of your main tv (in inches, measure across the diagonal) is added onto the number. If that number is higher than 250, then you're working class.

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Bit of a treat for them today. Graystones in Salford. What a cracking set up this is plus they have peroni on draft.

1 hour ago, Sweep said:

tattoos multiplied by Just Eat deliveries, that's then divided by amount of feral children in the abode, and then multiplied back out by the amount of fags smoked each day, finally the size of your main tv (in inches, measure across the diagonal) is added onto the number. If that number is higher than 250, then you're working class.

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20 hours ago, Sweep said:

tattoos multiplied by Just Eat deliveries, that's then divided by amount of feral children in the abode, and then multiplied back out by the amount of fags smoked each day, finally the size of your main tv (in inches, measure across the diagonal) is added onto the number. If that number is higher than 250, then you're working class.

I think having more than one TV is probably a signifier. 

21 hours ago, Sweep said:

tattoos multiplied by Just Eat deliveries, that's then divided by amount of feral children in the abode, and then multiplied back out by the amount of fags smoked each day, finally the size of your main tv (in inches, measure across the diagonal) is added onto the number. If that number is higher than 250, then you're working class.

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Just now, Casino said:

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Hang on, theres an addition

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26 minutes ago, Nowack said:

I think having more than one TV is probably a signifier. 

We have 6 actual bona fide tvs

 

Just now, Casino said:

We have 6 actual bona fide tvs

 

That's very working class. Us middle class types have one TV in the corner of the room next to the extensive bookcase. We then use our computers and tablets we say are for work to watch BBC4 and Sky Arts on. 

We have 1 TV and it’s not huge, perhaps 39 or 41 inch and was only £400 when new around 3 or 4 years ago.

Again, technology being unimportant in our house. 

59 minutes ago, Nowack said:

That's very working class. Us middle class types have one TV in the corner of the room next to the extensive bookcase. We then use our computers and tablets we say are for work to watch BBC4 and Sky Arts on. 

You been round to ours?

Places you don't need tvs 

Kitchen 

Bedroom 

6 hours ago, Zico said:

Places you don't need tvs 

Kitchen 

Bedroom 

Add to that Pallet wood bars in the garden during lockdown 1

Parents get six weeks of their lil angels.. they'll come back in September with a flea in their ear. 

 

Odd thing is the naughty kids are always in school.. every day.  

9 hours ago, Zico said:

Places you don't need tvs 

Bedroom 

Give it 10 years

Planning out the next 6 weeks for the kids who break up next week. Salford council have put shit loads on for free, superb I thought. One draw back……. Your kid has to be on free school meals to be able to attend the activities .

So because my kids don’t have free meals they’re not allowed to attend events/activities with their mates. 
 

Fuck you salford council. 

Edited July 14, 20232 yr by royal white

11 minutes ago, royal white said:

Planning out the next 6 weeks for the kids who break up next week. Salford council have put shit loads on for free, superb I thought. One draw back……. Your kid has to be on free school meals to be able to attend the activities .

So because my kids don’t have free meals they’re not allowed to attend events/activities with their mates. 
 

Fuck you salford council. 

8 minutes ago, Cheese said:

I hate to say it, but RW is right.

https://www.salford.gov.uk/children-and-families/school-holiday-activities/holiday-activities-and-food-programme/

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About the Holiday activities and food programme

Children and young people aged four to 16 who are eligible for benefits related free school meals can access a range of fun free activities throughout the year.

Funded by the Department of Education, Salford’s Holiday Activity and Food programme is a package of support for children and young people on benefits related free school meals. The programme provides free access to multiple activities and food during Easter, summer and winter.

Whether its arts and crafts, dance, sports or drama, Salford’s #HAF2023 programme has something for everyone! A wide range of organisations have come together to deliver a range of activities across Salford allowing children and young people to access age-appropriate sessions in their local community.

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Not eligible for benefits-related free school meals?

If your child is not eligible for benefits-related free school meals, we also have a limited number of spaces for children who are experiencing food insecurity in the holidays and who meet any of the following criteria:

children assessed by the local authority as being in need, at risk or vulnerable
young carers
looked-after children or previously looked after children
children with an EHC plan (education, health and care)
children with special educational needs and/or disabilities who are not eligible for free school meals
children who have low attendance rates at school or who are at risk of exclusion
The criteria can be selected when making a booking, however if you experience any issues booking, please contact the Health Improvement Service for further advice.

health.improvement@salford.gov.uk
0800 952 1000 (option 2) Monday to Friday, 9am to 4.30pm.

 

Just now, ZiggyStardust said:

I hate to say it, but RW is right.

https://www.salford.gov.uk/children-and-families/school-holiday-activities/holiday-activities-and-food-programme/

 

Of course I am. It’s that clown who’s the most consistent person on here for being wrong .

Jeremy Corbyn likes this

11 minutes ago, royal white said:

Of course I am. It’s that clown who’s the most consistent person on here for being wrong .

Not half.

Like I said elsewhere, if he doesn't believe it, its not true.

As for the scheme, well its diversity and inclusion at its absolute finest.

Edited July 14, 20232 yr by Tonge moor green jacket

Salford council have made a right fucking dogs dinner of this

23 minutes ago, ZiggyStardust said:

I hate to say it, but RW is right.

https://www.salford.gov.uk/children-and-families/school-holiday-activities/holiday-activities-and-food-programme/

Don't hate saying it. If he's right, he's right. Fair enough. 🤷‍♂️

Bit like complaining about people using foodbanks though. "How come those poor people are getting free food, but I've got to pay for mine?!"

Still not convinced though. If you really wanted your child to attend one of these events, I'm sure they'd be able to accomodate you, even if it meant paying for it.