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Henrysbridge, to random
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I dare say some are - they'd probably join the Forces in any case, which is absolutely fine. The key problem is that of "compulsion".

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cedd44w3xkqo

A very fundamental point - tories seem to have difficulty with the word "voluntary".

Examples:

Their "National Service" could involve volunteering, but it'd be "mandatory"...

The union of nations of the United Kingdom is "voluntary"!

I'm sure there are other examples.

Henrysbridge, to random
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I think this is very interesting. A "simulation" of the current Senedd under various election models.
None of the models (Additional Member, Single Transferrable Vote and List PR) shift the "dial" much. Not sure what this says about the systems or voting patterns. Any thoughts anybody?

https://busnes.senedd.cymru/documents/s126210/Cyflwyniad%20ysgrifenedig%20-%20ERS%20Cymru%202%20Saesneg_yn_unig.html?CT=2

Henrysbridge, to random
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A bit late, but in case you missed it....

Welsh government will convert all castles into affordable housing

https://www.herald.wales/national-news/welsh-government-will-convert-all-castles-into-affordable-housing/

Henrysbridge, to random
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This looks an interesting project from the Open University:
https://research.open.ac.uk/impact/tackling-inequalities/what-does-it-mean-be-welsh

Henrysbridge, to random
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Feel-good song on Radio Cymru again just now. Feeling quite hungry just listening to it...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-3sgxVpO_oA&ab_channel=Ffarout

nic,
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@Henrysbridge Wei-hei!

Henrysbridge, to random
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Henrysbridge, to random
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Don't forget this one:

Henrysbridge, to folklore
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@juergen_hubert I'm posting pictures from my Icelandic Christmas Calendar of the "Yule Lads" - beings who come down from the mountains in Iceland around Christmas and cause trouble and mayhem (and latterly, bring gifts to good children - children who've been bad end up in Mother Gryla's pot or are eaten by The Yule Cat). Is there anything similar you've come across?

juergen_hubert,
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@Henrysbridge There are some mountain spirits from the Alps who are causing trouble in the valleys, but that's not Christmas-specific.

However, the Wild Hunt traditionally roams the land during the Twelve Nights of Christmas, and some variants even bring gifts to small children.

Henrysbridge, to random
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It'd be nice to have a senior minister who knows what day it is...

(source:https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/uk-politics-67612151)

Henrysbridge, to random
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Couldn't agree less.
As a learner (very slowly - sorry), I find bilingual road signs very useful. Indeed, I'm now reading the Welsh first in many instances, in the sense of seeing the words and understanding the meaning (the way language works anyway - you don't spell out C-A-T cat - you just see "🐈")

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-67077843

Applying Voltaire's principle, I defend his right to his opinion though, at least as a private individual. His institution may take a different view.

Dewines,
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@nic @Henrysbridge That reminds me of something I saw online. Someone said, "They don't have bilingual signs in Scotland. They have Gaelic and badly spelled Gaelic." That's just the place names, of course, not the directional signs.

nic,
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@Henrysbridge “Diolch yn fawr”

Croeso - welcome 👍

Henrysbridge, to cymru
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Brilliant result! I watched the first half, mostly from behind the sofa Dr who style. I decided could do without my jinx (any team I support or watch loses) for the second half, and it worked!

Note to self - don't watch!

Henrysbridge, to random
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It's the Right Trousers Gromit!
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-66311632

Henrysbridge, to random
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Henrysbridge,
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I hope the BBC and Police Scotland don't mind me sharing this image - I just can't resist.

I do not want to mess with this lamb...

olavf,

@Henrysbridge one might day it's baaad-ass

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