susanbb Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 It's that time of the year..yet again. looking forward to Sir Terry and Tess with their partners in Strictly come Dancing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kitbag Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 lol im watching them dance right now - they are both good! Wasnt sure at first though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redhotchick Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 Argh! Chris Tenant! Dr Who Christmas Special preview! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 Missed the dancing....darn it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redhotchick Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 I'm very much enjoying children in need tonight. Don't usually watch anything on a Friday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 15, 2008 Share Posted November 15, 2008 LOL - I was rather hacked off that once again the BBC have replaced normal programmes with this "look how wonderful WE are fest". Just shows the opposite side - one person thinks its better than normal programming another thinks it's a waste of the license payers fee. I have a donation to give, and some extra contributions from a couple of kids in my form and also the recent collection of all the coins the cleaner has found in my classroom and left on my desk. I'm sending it the to BHWT instead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooks Posted November 15, 2008 Share Posted November 15, 2008 I think Children in need is very worthwhile and vitally important to be televised at a prime time and on a prime channel. It did not worry me at all about this, I only hope they receive ample donations to help such a worthy cause. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abwsco Posted November 15, 2008 Share Posted November 15, 2008 LOL - I was rather hacked off that once again the BBC have replaced normal programmes with this "look how wonderful WE are fest". Just shows the opposite side - one person thinks its better than normal programming another thinks it's a waste of the license payers fee. I have a donation to give, and some extra contributions from a couple of kids in my form and also the recent collection of all the coins the cleaner has found in my classroom and left on my desk. I'm sending it the to BHWT instead. Do you mean the children want it to go to CIN but you're not doing that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 15, 2008 Share Posted November 15, 2008 (edited) Do you mean the children want it to go to CIN but you're not doing that Goodness NO - the instead was for my donation for non-uniform! I told my kids that I was sending my donations to BHWT this year - each year I pick a different charity and I always send some off before Xmas - all the money found plus donations from me and sometimes them. A fair few of them have been giving me some change to send off. These are teenagers and I like them to think about charity and do it because they care rather than because they are "forced" to. Some of them are crazy for CIN and that's thair choice - many others only give because they have to if they don't wear their uniforms and of course they are never going to wear their uniforms on a non uniform day! I sent my son to school with his pennies for pudsey - he was very excited but that is the only way I donate this particular cause. A couple of years ago my old tutor group DIDN'T give to CIN but instead raised money to buy a goat. They were struck with the idea the year before when the vicar talked about it in the carol service but it was too late for that year to get any fundraising done. I found they were a lot more enthusiastic when they had chosen their own charity. I think it's a nice lesson for life - people choosing and regularly donating is the lifeblood of many charities but we don't really teach kids this when all we do is the big flashy events. Of course there are some people who ONLY give to a big flashy event - so it's good to know their money gets distributed to a variety of smaller causes. Edited November 15, 2008 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 15, 2008 Share Posted November 15, 2008 Oh Did I mention I've been on CIN - TWICE - still think it's drivel though! And does anyone remember the old Thames Telethon - they did it for a couple of years when this kind of american style blanket collection firt became popular but they did the full 24 hours of it! I was on that too and I actually do "have the T shirt!" as they gave us all one. I'm just glad it's back to normal tonight - not that theres much on on a Saturday night either 'cept Casualty. Its us sad lonely old people who care - we only have the television for company you know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted November 15, 2008 Share Posted November 15, 2008 I'm just glad it's back to normal tonight - not that theres much on on a Saturday night either 'cept Casualty. And Strictly and X-factor! Heaven tonight as Him Indoors is giving an after dinner speech somewhere or other so no grumbling and tutting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bronze Posted November 15, 2008 Share Posted November 15, 2008 I can see where PM is coming from. Charity is about doing things without need for thanks or acknowledgement. To then have a thing that basically says look how good and nice and generous we are defeats the object slightly. But on the other hand if its going to be the only way to get some people to give.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abwsco Posted November 15, 2008 Share Posted November 15, 2008 Do you mean the children want it to go to CIN but you're not doing that Goodness NO - the instead was for my donation for non-uniform! I told my kids that I was sending my donations to BHWT this year - each year I pick a different charity and I always send some off before Xmas - all the money found plus donations from me and sometimes them. A fair few of them have been giving me some change to send off. These are teenagers and I like them to think about charity and do it because they care rather than because they are "forced" to. Some of them are crazy for CIN and that's thair choice - many others only give because they have to if they don't wear their uniforms and of course they are never going to wear their uniforms on a non uniform day! I sent my son to school with his pennies for pudsey - he was very excited but that is the only way I donate this particular cause. A couple of years ago my old tutor group DIDN'T give to CIN but instead raised money to buy a goat. They were struck with the idea the year before when the vicar talked about it in the carol service but it was too late for that year to get any fundraising done. I found they were a lot more enthusiastic when they had chosen their own charity. I think it's a nice lesson for life - people choosing and regularly donating is the lifeblood of many charities but we don't really teach kids this when all we do is the big flashy events. Of course there are some people who ONLY give to a big flashy event - so it's good to know their money gets distributed to a variety of smaller causes. Sorry for misunderstanding you It's great that the teenagers get a choice of where to donate to. They do at my daughters high school as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emma Tarpey Posted November 15, 2008 Share Posted November 15, 2008 How much money did they raise in the end??? Great show loved the corrie special Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
