SHA Small Heath Alliance

Have you ever considered you are bonkers?

My Blue Heaven

Ian and Oldham are very blood thirsty and often missing from here when crime occurs

We’re both effed if Trump gets shot in the next few days and the CIA read in here.

bluearmyfaction

Rasputin

bluearmyfaction

It’s moronic for England to drop them because of woolly-minded idealism.

Did you bother to read the link I gave you which explained that what you are claiming isn't true?

Saw it at the time and it’s bollocks. Firstly, it’s the Bank of effing England, if they can’t make up their own mind and provide some financial leadership, then they shouldn’t be in a effing job. Secondly, I can’t be the only one who never saw the consultation and I’d be interested to see how and when it was publicised. Thirdly, I know how easy it is to rig these polls. “Do you want historical figures like Oswald Mosley and Lord Haw Haw, or do you want animals like a little baa lamb and a lovely horse?”

I was hoping for the unholy trinity of Bernard manning, chubby brown and Jim Davison with a racist/sexist joke as their quote.

Oldham

My Blue Heaven

Ian and Oldham are very blood thirsty and often missing from here when crime occurs

We’re both effed if Trump gets shot in the next few days and the CIA read in here.

Don't tell anyone, but I'm actually an asset on extremely deep cover.

You’ve hidden it very well.

newblue

Have you ever considered you are bonkers?

Tbf they didn’t consult before they replaced the Queen so I can see their point.

bluearmyfaction

Rasputin

bluearmyfaction

It’s moronic for England to drop them because of woolly-minded idealism.

Did you bother to read the link I gave you which explained that what you are claiming isn't true?

Saw it at the time and it’s bollocks. Firstly, it’s the Bank of effing England, if they can’t make up their own mind and provide some financial leadership, then they shouldn’t be in a effing job. Secondly, I can’t be the only one who never saw the consultation and I’d be interested to see how and when it was publicised. Thirdly, I know how easy it is to rig these polls. “Do you want historical figures like Oswald Mosley and Lord Haw Haw, or do you want animals like a little baa lamb and a lovely horse?”

bluearmyfaction

Secondly, I can’t be the only one who never saw the consultation and I’d be interested to see how and when it was publicised.

[www.bbc.co.uk]

and...

It's AI I know but:

The Bank of England publicised its July 2025 consultation on future banknote themes through a nationwide multimedia campaign, encouraging citizens to vote on which designs should feature on the UK's currency.

The consultation was promoted via:

Official Website & Press Releases: The Bank launched the consultation on July 2, 2025, with an official press release and the publication of a detailed consultation paper on the Bank of England Website.

Social Media Campaigns: The Bank utilised its official social media channels, including platforms like Facebook, to share updates, video messages, and links directly to the feedback survey.

Direct Public Outreach: The public was encouraged to participate via an online survey, as well as through post, email, and community focus groups.

Schools & Families: The Bank created targeted outreach for children, offering downloadable worksheets on the Bank of England Banknote Challenge page so younger generations could draw and submit their design ideas.

Given the seemingly likely nature of our next PM, surely the frog is a shoo-in to appear on all the notes.

If he scraps IR35 as he say he will he can have his face tattooed on my arse.

Social media, which any sensible person avoids, and schools. So they’ve skewed the research to the fluffy bunny electorate. Brilliant.

Tandy

People are getting more aware that any business that won't accept cards is, at best, on the tax fiddle and more than likely a front for organised crime so they steer clear.

I do this, but not because they’re doing anything illegal (though many of them likely are), but because feck them for making it awkward.

I drove past 3 cash only barbers to go to my preferred choice, and I won’t use my local Chinese because they’re cash only.

No chance I’m going out of my way to a cash point only to be lumbered with a pocket full of shrapnel I’ll never use.

I don't think a business being cash only is any more "awkward" than a business being cashless.

It's up to them and each to their own.

Personally I think people should be able to pay by whatever legal method they prefer - but again, business owners have their choice. They will miss out on some custom either way if they restrict the way in which people can pay. You won't use places where it's cash only - other people won't use places where they can't pay cash.

Despite what some people say or suggest on this thread, cash is alive and kicking. There are billions and squillions in cash circulating so it's still being very widely used.

I have read some articles saying cash has made something of a come back, people finding it easier to budget and save in tough times...envelope budgeting or whatever they call it.

For as many people as there are like you who say everything they want or need is on their phone - there are plenty of people still using cash or a combination. Nobody is right or wrong.

Cash will probably go eventually, but it's a good way off yet I reckon.

I am perfectly happy using contactless but always seem to end up with some cash one way or another so sometimes prefer to use that. Any coins go in a whisky bottle for my grand-daughter, so she likes cash.

I have been in a few places recently where they have got signs up saying words to the effect of "We are cashless - but if you want to give us a tip, cash is King..."

Which is a bit cheeky but it makes me smile and I'm happy to give them a cash tip because the staff are not making the policy.

I think I know the “adult” club you are referring to.

bluearmyfaction

Rasputin

bluearmyfaction

It’s moronic for England to drop them because of woolly-minded idealism.

Did you bother to read the link I gave you which explained that what you are claiming isn't true?

Saw it at the time and it’s bollocks. Firstly, it’s the Bank of effing England, if they can’t make up their own mind and provide some financial leadership, then they shouldn’t be in a effing job. Secondly, I can’t be the only one who never saw the consultation and I’d be interested to see how and when it was publicised. Thirdly, I know how easy it is to rig these polls. “Do you want historical figures like Oswald Mosley and Lord Haw Haw, or do you want animals like a little baa lamb and a lovely horse?”

There was a thread about it on here at the time and I'm surprised if you didn't contribute to that.
It certainly wasn't low profile - lots of coverage in the press, particularly the right wing press.

Pickles

I think I know the “adult” club you are referring to.

Ha!!!

It's not THAT kind of place but you've made me chuckle anyway.