A lucky turn of events. Had come to look at Reculver and the museums at Manston and take a look at airfield to see if there was any activity.
At Manston ribbons tied to fences trees and posts and at the airport entrance flag polls erected and a group of people who turned out to be members of the keep Manston open supporter groups. The Minister of State for Transport, John Hayes, was there to give the supporters advanced news of an announcement being made tomorrow that the Government, following an independent enquiry, found that RiverOak had a viable plan for the development as an airfield for Manston. He had also obtained a written agreement from RiverOak that they would cover all the costs of a CPO and would lodge the necessary funds in a UK bank in advance. The Government supports a CPO and that the council should now proceed with that.

He also stated the the SAR contract at Lydd was only for 12 months and that he hoped that it would return to Manston.

Members of the supporters group who attended the Select Committee meeting on Manston were told by the police at the meeting that this was the largest turn out of supporters they had seen.

Andy is it not the case the the quality of the discussion had deteriorated to such a level, again, including what some had called personal abuse that it was time to call, what will almost certainly be, a temporary halt. Take a breath. There has been plenty of very good discussion but unfortunately also plenty of not so good bickering.

It is not a question of freedom of speech but restoring the thread to news and discussion on that news. Personally I feel everything that can be said has been said so we should now await further news. In the meantime we can always re-read the thread.:D

Regards Paul

At Manston now. Minister for Transport is here announcing that the government has given the go ahead t for council to proceed with CPO. TV news crew here.

Ah the penny drops in Sainsburys today when I saw a book at the checkout. Had not heard of Shaun the Sheep!!!!!!

CCTV footage showing Clarkson fight

:D:D:D

Wishing Mr Gregory a full recovery. Female driver handed herself in.
More life history etc here

http://m.dailyecho.co.uk/news/12006091.HIT_AND_RUN__Spitfire_pilot_and_war_hero_seriously_ill_after_being_struck_by_a_car_that_failed_to_stop/

I was thinking instruments as well but for different reasons. It’s quite small and little force could be used.