Good News Stories

**lyonhibs** · 27-12-2019 02:09 PM

https://www.britishairways.com/en-gb...-world/bamagic

It's a bit schmaltzy and corporate, but some of the stories on here would bring a tear to a glass eye.

***Ozyhibby*** · 10-01-2020 09:04 AM

https://www.bbc.com/news/amp/enterta...mpression=true

One that the doom and gloom era need to read. Some pretty good links in the story as well.

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**Pretty Boy** · 04-02-2020 08:55 AM

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/newsbeat-51368668

**lyonhibs** · 21-02-2020 05:01 AM

https://megaphone.upworthy.com/p/bra...quaden-bullied

Social media is an absolute nest of vipers sometimes, but here's when it can do some real good.

***Mon Dieu4*** · 21-02-2020 07:05 AM

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https://megaphone.upworthy.com/p/bra...quaden-bullied

Social media is an absolute nest of vipers sometimes, but here's when it can do some real good.

Sometimes I think I'm emotionally broken and nothing much gets to me but that story broke my heart, lots of WWE superstars are wanting to take him to wrestlemania too, hope he has a ball

***DaveF*** · 27-09-2020 12:50 PM

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-54300268

Good guy.

***neil7908*** · 27-09-2020 03:30 PM

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https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-54300268

Good guy.

This is a brilliant story. The likes of Bill Gates and Warren Buffet talk a good game but this guy is an absolutely incredible role model.

***Future17*** · 18-11-2020 07:26 PM

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-54990978

***greenlex*** · 18-12-2020 05:37 PM

Having just moved into a new house last month I’m now moving jobs. All at the ripe old age of .....well fairly Auld. Instead of commuting along the bypass each day the new job is less that 5 miles up the road. Less hours although constant nights. Monday to Friday and the best bit a considerable raise in salary to go with the small fortune I’ll save in transport costs. There’s life in the old dog yet.😎

***DaveF*** · 22-12-2020 10:17 AM

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-55409137

***Jonnyboy*** · 24-12-2020 08:42 PM

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Having just moved into a new house last month I’m now moving jobs. All at the ripe old age of .....well fairly Auld. Instead of commuting along the bypass each day the new job is less that 5 miles up the road. Less hours although constant nights. Monday to Friday and the best bit a considerable raise in salary to go with the small fortune I’ll save in transport costs. There’s life in the old dog yet.😎

Congrats, A

**heretoday** · 24-12-2020 10:46 PM

Good piece in The Times about Lou Macari who is doing good work with the homeless in Stoke. He seems like a genuine person.

***stu in nottingham*** · 25-12-2020 01:01 PM

Hark! A Christmas Angel

I have a huge admiration for the kind and selfless lady who spends her Christmas each year making sure those less fortunate are fed.

God bless you Mo, you are a beautiful human being.

https://www.nottinghampost.com/news/...eGJ5OGpDVczvX4

***greenlex*** · 25-12-2020 04:35 PM

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Congrats, A

Cheers JC

**HUTCHYHIBBY** · 15-01-2021 09:22 AM

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-englan...shire-55670566

Little things mean a lot. ☺

**~~Peevemor~~** · 10-03-2021 05:34 PM

https://news.stv.tv/entertainment/su...on-against-mnd

And here it is

https://youtu.be/DCNP2oaTh6U

***Hibbyradge*** · 10-03-2021 06:01 PM

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https://news.stv.tv/entertainment/su...on-against-mnd

And here it is

https://youtu.be/DCNP2oaTh6U

Smashing tune there!

I don't understand the advert at the end. What's available from 12 March?

**~~Peevemor~~** · 10-03-2021 06:06 PM

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Smashing tune there!

I don't understand the advert at the end. What's available from 12 March?

It'll be available to download with the proceeds going to Doddie Weir's charity. I'll post the link when I get it.

***Hibrandenburg*** · 10-03-2021 06:10 PM

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https://news.stv.tv/entertainment/su...on-against-mnd

And here it is

https://youtu.be/DCNP2oaTh6U

Decent tune, hope it's a great success.

I've always wondered how these online collaborations work, every video software I've ever used has always had a slight delay which must make the rhythm timing difficult. I've recorded 3 albums on multitrack recording equipment in the studio and some tunes are immensely difficult to get the timing right on the different tracks, it must be a nightmare online.

**~~Peevemor~~** · 10-03-2021 06:26 PM

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Decent tune, hope it's a great success.

I've always wondered how these online collaborations work, every video software I've ever used has always had a slight delay which must make the rhythm timing difficult. I've recorded 3 albums on multitrack recording equipment in the studio and some tunes are immensely difficult to get the timing right on the different tracks, it must be a nightmare online.

They're all recorded individually, to a click track and probably in this case to a recording of Bruce & Anna (fiddle & guitar) playing the tune. Then it's all lumped together and mixed at the end.

My mate's son has made quite a name for himself doing stuff like this during lockdown.

https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp...YdgKnLKEo76KxM

***Hibrandenburg*** · 10-03-2021 06:36 PM

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They're all recorded individually, to a click track and probably in this case to a recording of Bruce & Anna (fiddle & guitar) playing the tune. Then it's all lumped together and mixed at the end.

My mate's son has made quite a name for himself doing stuff like this during lockdown.

https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp...YdgKnLKEo76KxM

That makes sense, thanks. Tunes in the hoose is a great idea, just gave it a wee watch on YouTube, I'll have a closer look later.

**~~Peevemor~~** · 10-03-2021 06:40 PM

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That makes sense, thanks. Tunes in the hoose is a great idea, just gave it a wee watch on YouTube, I'll have a closer look later.

Even though it's well played I can only take the music in small doses, however the idea and the spirit behind it are excellent.

***Hibrandenburg*** · 10-03-2021 07:05 PM

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Even though it's well played I can only take the music in small doses, however the idea and the spirit behind it are excellent.

Didn't want to say that but same here.

We usually get invited to a Folks Festival near Wolfsburg and we get accommodated in a farmyard, 40 folks musicians playing various versions of diddly diddly dee for hours on end is enough to drive you insane.

***Moulin Yarns*** · 10-03-2021 09:22 PM

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They're all recorded individually, to a click track and probably in this case to a recording of Bruce & Anna (fiddle & guitar) playing the tune. Then it's all lumped together and mixed at the end.

My mate's son has made quite a name for himself doing stuff like this during lockdown.

https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp...YdgKnLKEo76KxM

Check out Anna Massies Black isle correspondent on YouTube

https://youtu.be/7_K41Ayw5cA

**~~Peevemor~~** · 10-03-2021 09:48 PM

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Check out Anna Massies Black isle correspondent on YouTube

https://youtu.be/7_K41Ayw5cA

Great humour.

**~~Peevemor~~** · 17-03-2021 11:37 AM

Some might suggest that this is simply cynical marketing, but the idea is excellent.

https://www.scotsman.com/read-this/h...y-mean-3168901

'Happy to Chat' badges have become permanent for Asda delivery drivers - this is what they mean

Asda has announced that its Happy to Chat initiative has been extended into a permanent feature for delivery drivers.

Delivery drivers have the option to wear a badge on their uniform, and it allows customers to know that they’re happy to have a chat with them whilst their shopping is being delivered.

‘Positive response from customers’
Vice President of Online Grocery at Asda, Simon Gregg, said: “As Covid restrictions begin to lift but many still feel the impact of the last year without regular contact with friends and family, it felt right to make our Happy to Chat badgers a permanent fixture to our drivers’ uniforms.

“We’re incredibly proud of all the work they do - and this badge is a symbol of their continued friendly and approachable service which can make such a difference to those who don’t have much contact with others.”

Delivery driver, Geoff Norris, said: “We’ve had such a positive response from customers since we introduced the badges, you can tell that even a five minute chat with someone whilst you’re delivering their shopping can have such a positive impact on their day.”

‘Challenging time for those experiencing loneliness’
The badges were originally launched at the end of November 2020 and, at the time, Anna-Maree Shaw, CCO of Asda, said: “It’s a challenging time for everyone, especially those experiencing loneliness.

“While Asda colleagues have always made an effort to have a quick chat and raise a smile, we want to make sure that whether it’s in our stores, at the doorstep or in the community - we’re here for customers.”

Vice President of Online Grocery at Asda, Simon Gregg, added: “We’ve always been proud to have some of the friendliest drivers here at Asda, and never more so than this year.

“The Happy to Chat badges are a symbol of the great work they do - delivering a little kindness along with their groceries to someone who may be lonely or isolated.”

The initiative had been developed following a study which showed that almost a quarter of people (23 per cent) were only interacting with someone else once a week - many of whom were delivery drivers.

One in four people also said that they looked forward to seeing the drivers just so that they could have someone to talk to.

According to research done by the Royal Voluntary Service last year, 13 per cent of people said they were experiencing loneliness, with over a third (39 per cent) unable to see friends and family, and a quarter (25 per cent) left without support nearby.

The badges were designed for the 42 per cent of people who said that they shy away from starting a conversation because they don’t want to be a burden, and the 25 per cent of people who would be happy to start a conversation if they knew the other person was happy to talk as well.