Johnson wanted us to "Bung a bob for the bells to bong" at the end of the month. Bollocks to that I say.
So where can I bung a bob where it's going to make a difference?
Any suggestions?
"Bung a bob" for a worthwhile cause
"Bung a bob" for a worthwhile cause
My avatar was a scientific result that was later found to be 'mistaken' - I rarely claim to be 100% correct
ETA 5/8/20: I've been advised that the result was correct, it was the initial interpretation that needed to be withdrawn
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ETA 5/8/20: I've been advised that the result was correct, it was the initial interpretation that needed to be withdrawn
Meta? I'd say so!
Re: "Bung a bob" for a worthwhile cause
Someone's set up a fake Big Ben Bongs page that donates money to food banks.
But this report in the Guardian reflects what a close friend of mine who works as a "giver" of money to charities - affluent areas have the best fundraisers and also a sense of entitlement that draws a lot of charitable funding in.
So if you want bang for your buck, give to a local unfashionable charity in a deprived area.
https://www.theguardian.com/money/2020/ ... -thinktank
But this report in the Guardian reflects what a close friend of mine who works as a "giver" of money to charities - affluent areas have the best fundraisers and also a sense of entitlement that draws a lot of charitable funding in.
So if you want bang for your buck, give to a local unfashionable charity in a deprived area.
https://www.theguardian.com/money/2020/ ... -thinktank
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Re: "Bung a bob" for a worthwhile cause
Mark Francois has backed it apparently, so perhaps some kind of homeless veterans charity, to make a point?
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Re: "Bung a bob" for a worthwhile cause
Some of the papers are reporting that the money raised can't be used for the Bong Fest cos of Rules and that it is all the fault of The Speaker and The Remainers. (Even to the point of 'well even if it is true it's not vey nice of the nasty Speaker to spoil Our Great British Exit Party').
The Speaker has been reported as replying that it is against the rules and that Boris should of had asked first cos if he had done he would have been so tolled.
The Speaker has been reported as replying that it is against the rules and that Boris should of had asked first cos if he had done he would have been so tolled.
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Re: "Bung a bob" for a worthwhile cause
There's a Just Giving to donate to Crisis instead. Nearly at £14k of the £500k target.
it's okay to say "I don't know"
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Re: "Bung a bob" for a worthwhile cause
A 'bob' is a shilling in old money isn't it?
Therefore 5p.
So a mere ten million donations of a bob would come to half a million nicker.
Therefore 5p.
So a mere ten million donations of a bob would come to half a million nicker.
Re: "Bung a bob" for a worthwhile cause
Oh. *puts down Mr Rayner*individualmember wrote: Fri Jan 17, 2020 3:44 pm A 'bob' is a shilling in old money isn't it?
Therefore 5p.
So a mere ten million donations of a bob would come to half a million nicker.
Re: "Bung a bob" for a worthwhile cause
That has far more appeal !Fishnut wrote: Fri Jan 17, 2020 12:17 pm There's a Just Giving to donate to Crisis instead. Nearly at £14k of the £500k target.
My avatar was a scientific result that was later found to be 'mistaken' - I rarely claim to be 100% correct
ETA 5/8/20: I've been advised that the result was correct, it was the initial interpretation that needed to be withdrawn
Meta? I'd say so!
ETA 5/8/20: I've been advised that the result was correct, it was the initial interpretation that needed to be withdrawn
Meta? I'd say so!
Re: "Bung a bob" for a worthwhile cause
Aren't there recordings? Isn't it possible to offer virtual, or should that be audisensible or something, bongs?
Re: "Bung a bob" for a worthwhile cause
How many though ?bmforre wrote: Fri Jan 17, 2020 9:30 pm Aren't there recordings? Isn't it possible to offer virtual, or should that be audisensible or something, bongs?
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My avatar was a scientific result that was later found to be 'mistaken' - I rarely claim to be 100% correct
ETA 5/8/20: I've been advised that the result was correct, it was the initial interpretation that needed to be withdrawn
Meta? I'd say so!
ETA 5/8/20: I've been advised that the result was correct, it was the initial interpretation that needed to be withdrawn
Meta? I'd say so!
Re: "Bung a bob" for a worthwhile cause
Just tell them it rang, and play some old video on the news.bmforre wrote: Fri Jan 17, 2020 9:30 pm Aren't there recordings? Isn't it possible to offer virtual, or should that be audisensible or something, bongs?
99.9% would never find out unless the media tried to use it to stir up pointless outrage.
Re: "Bung a bob" for a worthwhile cause
You must at least pay some virtualityprovider to generate proper Full-HD reporting with Hi-Fi sound. Else not even believers will believe.dyqik wrote: Fri Jan 17, 2020 10:07 pmJust tell them it rang, and play some old video on the news.bmforre wrote: Fri Jan 17, 2020 9:30 pm Aren't there recordings? Isn't it possible to offer virtual, or should that be audisensible or something, bongs?
99.9% would never find out unless the media tried to use it to stir up pointless outrage.
Re: "Bung a bob" for a worthwhile cause
Johnson lying again
Asked about the idea, the PM’s spokesman said: “If the public want Big Ben to bong, and the money is raised then that is great. We will make sure that whatever happens in regard to Big Ben’s bongs, 31 January is properly marked. It is a significant moment in our history.”
Pressed on whether an official plan actually existed, he said: “There isn’t a specific government fund.”