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 Motorbike in Newcastle by toonsarah
Talking of crossing the road, there is no offence of jay-walking here, but it’s still best to look for marked places to cross when in busy cities (something I preach but don’t practice!) A “zebra crossing” is indicated by black and white stripes marked on the road; cars are obliged to stop and let you cross the road, but take care as sometimes drivers don’t see you waiting by the side of the road - and sometimes they choose not to see you! Other crossings are the more familiar red man / green man sort.
Speed limits:
In residential areas: 30 mph (miles per hour), unless indicated otherwise
On most main roads: 60mph, unless indicated otherwise – smaller country roads may be marked as 40 or 50, depending on the conditions
On motorways and dual carriageways: 70mph, although in road-works and at particularly busy spots a slower speed, often 50 mph may be indicated.
By the way, on motorways in particular you will see many drivers go considerably over these speeds. Whether you choose to do so or not is up to you, as long as you do so knowing that it is technically illegal and you may be caught and fined – and of course, depending on the conditions, it may not be safe. Certainly in road-works I would recommend that you obey the speed limit, as I know to my cost that the police are more vigilant there ;-(
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 Red Roof by Bushman23
We eventually started walking about 3 miles into Dereham to use the town pool showers. We left after a week... Leave a Comment
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You may see mobile vans selling food and drinks at tourist spots or in lay-bys (places to stop on main roads). Be wary of these ..... the ones at tourist spots may rip you off and their hygiene is not always brilliant. Buy food and drink from shops to take with you, or look for pubs and cafes nearby. Leave a Comment
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 by Rosie-o
Firstly we missed the last bus to Wycombe two days running! For some stupid reason buses only run until 7pm. Therefore we had to fork out a lot of cash to get a cab from SLOUGH bus depot (not a nice place!).
If you are not staying in the middle London (the tube runs until late in the evening) I recommend checking local bus timetables.
To make a prolonged stay at Heathrow more bearable check out the Starbucks opposite the international terminal. Everywhere else is very expensize. Leave a Comment
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The English have a reputation as a “Nation of Dog Lovers”, and dogs have played their role in English life for centuries, either as workers, company for the old or sick, or as loyal family pets. They have also accompanied our Royal Family over the years and Queen Elizabeth II has her pack of faithful corgis.
There is however an unfortunate side effect that goes with dog ownership, and that is that they tend to….well you know what they do, and they don‘t really care where they do it. I recently saw a statistic that said there are around 7 million dogs in the UK and that they produce 900 tonnes of poo…every day!!
It’s unfair to blame the canine population though, they are only doing what comes naturally, but it is the responsibility of the dog’s owner to ensure it is cleared up. Previously this was left to the owners conscience but in 1996 the “Dogs (Fouling of Land) Act” was passed which required the owner to clear up immediately after their dog should it foul 'designated land', and introduced fines of between £40 and £1,000 for not doing so. Designated land is usually places where it can cause a health hazard, children's play areas, public parks, residential areas etc. Some local authorities employ dog wardens to patrol these areas and catch irresponsible owners so be careful. Most also provide special bins for disposing of the waste and you will find these in large parks and places where dog walking is popular.
Clearly what I haven’t mentioned yet is the (un)delicate process of getting young Fido’s little present into the aforementioned bin. This is where England's entrepreneurs came into their own and suddenly the market was flooded with 'pooper scoopers' to solve this little problem. There are a number of variations but the basic design is a plastic claw device that is used in conjunction with a 'poop bags'.
So if you are out walking your dog in England and don’t want to get caught out when your dog is caught short make sure you carry your pooper scooper and remember to Bag it and Bin it.
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 Stinging nettle by KennetRose
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Grab hold of the leaves boldly and they don't sting. Be timid about it and they do. Hence the phrase "to grasp the nettle". Country people use this as a trick to play on townies, or so I'm told.
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Make sure your legs and arms are well covered when walking in the countryside! Leave a Comment
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 Taryn (housemate and buddy in
UK) by Rosie-o
Of course we were wrong to presume that anything other than policemen with semi automatic guns and pickpockets hung out in Heathrow during the wee hours. Sleeping on lino is not comfortable, especially after being up all night dancing on New Year's Eve. We entertained ourselves by a) chatting b) singing and c) talking to some of the cops, who recommended that one of us always be awake in case someone stole our things.
An interesting and strengthening experience. Leave a Comment
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 Neeiigh waaaay by sourbugger
You just have to read this abridged account from Hansard (proceedings of the House of Commons)
Mr. M.B: I have the honour and privilege to represent the seaside resort of Cleethorpes. For most hon. Members, the word "Cleethorpes" conjures up visions of seaside, donkey rides and the promenade. One of the greatest pleasures for young people of visiting Cleethorpes is the opportunity to enjoy the benefits of normal seaside pleasures. Donkey rides have been a traditional seaside pleasure at Cleethorpes and at other seaside resorts in the north, such as Skegness and Blackpool for a long time.
Mr. H G : A donkey is not referred to as an equine, although it is within the equine family. Most often, donkeys are ridden on beaches, so there would be no danger in children riding them. I caution that donkeys are incredibly dangerous to ride and I have seen them unseat the best jockeys without difficulty.
Mr. Br : I know quite a lot about the donkeys at Cleethorpes. Two years ago, the mayor of Cleethorpes, Mrs. Gladys Nuttall--
Mr. A : The mare?
Mr. B : No, the mayor. Mrs. Nuttall had a distinguished career. She and her family ran the donkey rides at Cleethorpes for many years. She and I are worried that because the donkeys set off from the promenade they may be within the scope of the Bill.....(cont)
Mr. S : My hon. Friend raises an important point about his constituency. I am familiar with the donkeys there. They are a fine breed.
My hon. Friend should not ignore the point made by my hon. Donkeys are absolute brutes. Some two years ago, I suffered a terrible fall from a donkey when riding in a donkey derby at a village fete. The donkey was completely unscathed but I was quite badly injured.
Mr. B : I am distressed to hear that, but my hon. Friend is overreacting slightly. I take the point that donkeys can be bad tempered. I know the donkeys at Cleethorpes better than anyone else, and have always found them more agreeable than the average donkey. The issue is....(continues...) Leave a Comment
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