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A destination for all you bookies out there: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-coventry-warwickshire-34088512


Sun Aug 30, 2015 12:40 pm
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It might be interesting, although I can't say I'm a particular fan of her works. Always good to see genuine historic premises saved though.


Sun Aug 30, 2015 4:17 pm
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I generally don't do literary attractions (an aversion caused by growing up in Stratford), but I did go to the Bronte Parsonage a few years ago and found it quite interesting, I even ended up reading a couple of their books.


Mon Aug 31, 2015 8:46 am
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I'm glad this is happening , but it makes me wryly smile.I have seen this building deteriorate over the past 30 years, in spite of appeals. Now it is going to cost a mint to restore. Typical!!


Mon Aug 31, 2015 11:13 am
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Fundraising's already going well: http://www.nuneaton-news.co.uk/George-Eliot-global-attraction-Griff/story-27724771-detail/story.html


Thu Sep 03, 2015 6:44 pm
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A big blow, but I'm sure they'll fins the money from somewhere: https://www.coventrytelegraph.net/news/local-news/funding-bid-blow-george-eliot-15280764


Tue Oct 16, 2018 5:06 pm
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I no longer play the lottery. I stopped when they refused funding to the RNLI but funded criminals fighting expulsion from this country.

This, as far as I'm concerned, is another nail in their coffin. Stop playing, hit them where it hurts.

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Tue Oct 16, 2018 6:12 pm
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I buy Premium Bonds instead; the jackpot is only £1 million, but at least I can get my money back if I don't win.


Tue Oct 16, 2018 6:34 pm
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I've done very well on Premium Bonds over the years Lex. I regularly get small wins, but over time they add up.

Mrs R bought £250 worth of bonds and within 12 months they had multiplied to £350. You don't get that via the banks.

A guy who worked for me told me about his cousin hitting the jackpot and setting himself up in business, so it does happen!

I really don't see a downside to Premium Bonds, unless inflation starts to rise.

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Tue Oct 16, 2018 8:16 pm
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And today I've had notification of another small (50) win. What's not to like?

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Wed Oct 17, 2018 12:44 pm
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Another £25 today - Steady, but regular ;)

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Wed Nov 14, 2018 7:27 pm
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Well done!


Wed Nov 14, 2018 7:53 pm
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Planning permission has had to be re-applied for; All that's needed now is some cash: https://www.coventrytelegraph.net/news/local-news/george-eliot-world-visitor-centre-21265381


Wed Aug 11, 2021 4:44 pm
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A bit of a rethink on the visitor centre. If the building's on the same scale as the picnic benches, it'll be a bit cosy: https://www.coventrytelegraph.net/news/local-news/new-plans-george-eliot-visitor-28755063


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