Hi all,

Just a quick note to say the results of Manchester Cogestion Charge Referendum are in. It’s a NO!

But as it is stated on Stop The Charge, we now need to watch that the government and Manchester City Council don’t try and sneak it through in some other form, against the wishes of the people.

Blog Soon,

Antony

Today the road was covered in ice, sneakily covered by snow. I have never driven in ice before. Nore was I to do so for long.

I got to the end of my estate where the usual little hill looked like a mountain. I saw a four by four Jeep struggling to get up it and decided that in my tiny Ford KA I had no chance.

I turned around to drive back home. As I turned the corner my car got caught on some ice and it began to slide towards the curb. Closer and closer it came, I slammed on the breaks but it did nothing. BANG!

There goes my wheel and tyre. I parked further down on the road. And went home for a cup of tea.

I rang work and informed them of the situation and explained that I would not be in until I have changed my spare wheel (which would later become not coming in at all).

I managed to change my wheel to the spare (a MAJOR achievement for me!).

I headed down Dean’s (step dad’s). We managed to find a wheel from a scap yard. We then went to a tyre specialist who sorted out my tracking and replaced all of my wheels (it turned out they all needed doing!). So although I am glad they are done (as it will give better grip on the road), I could of done with out spending the £150 it cost.

The lesson in all this: Don’t drive it ice! It’s not safe.

Hoping all is well,

Antony

Hi All,

My postal voting papers have arrived for the proposed Manchester congestion charge.

I would encourage you to visit stopthecharge.co.uk. and vote NO against the proposals.

They have cleaverly set a very short deadline for voting. So do it now with out delay!

Warm Regards,

Antony