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Post by on Apr 20, 2023 13:43:07 GMT
I'm not so sure the type of fork was specified.
I think the term was "garden fork" which could mean a number of different implements.
Small plastic weeding fork from Lidl.
Small metal weeding fork from Lidl.
Garden digging fork from Robert Dyas (or Lidl).
It could be an antique but I would not put a pitchfork under the "garden fork" umbrella as it has a more specific purpose like turning the hay or straw at the stables.
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Post by Murgatroyd on Apr 20, 2023 13:49:14 GMT
I think the long-handled example would be most effective. Also one could sharpen the prongs. Consider the schiltrum which was most effective before gunpowder.
On consideration it would be wise to barricade one end of the boat. Several bicycles would be a good option.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 20, 2023 14:19:18 GMT
The fact an armed officer turned up to help evict an old man with health issues from a boat makes crt and its ceo look like complete pricks. This is the general opinion on twitter and other social networking sites. CRT are ridiculed on many platforms, and quite frankly the hope of gaining any form of charitable funding has long gone.
They are an amateur organisation who have no hope whatsoever of working until such time as the ceo and directors are removed. Utterly useless.
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Post by on Apr 20, 2023 14:24:08 GMT
Probably true but what do the CRT get replaced with?
I've always maintained from the day of the transfer order that the CRT were a stepping stone to proper privatisation.
Essentially it was predictable they would fail and part of the plan.
The £6.40 question is what would be an improvement given that public funding is probably fucked badly in the medium term.
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Post by Murgatroyd on Apr 20, 2023 14:31:19 GMT
I think the launch of a new 'wellness' campaign is imminent.
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Post by Mr Stabby on Apr 20, 2023 14:33:12 GMT
I think it's rather difficult for you to understand that the senior officer present saw no crime being committed, and since no-one found the thought of a pitchfork in the face particularly appealing, chose not to intervene further, especially with such a large audience. Q) What was the difference with Halcyon Daze? A: No-one gave a fuck. B: Tony wasn't on the boat. C: Everyone present was glad to see the back of him. D: Tony is Billy No-Mates. E: All of the above. Shit-for-Brains Coventon "Would you like to see some cute puppies, little girl?"
Tony Dunkley/ A.K. Dunkley, convicted thief and paedophile, marine engineer (unqualified) Nottinghamshire.
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Post by kris on Apr 20, 2023 18:06:29 GMT
Crt have made a statement. Statement 20 April 2023 Boat removal from the Kennet & Avon Canal Unfortunately, following a long period of time liaising with the owner of two longstanding unlicenced boats on the Kennet & Avon Canal, the Trust yesterday (19 April) removed one of them. Unless the owner is able to secure a home mooring for the second boat, we will have no other option but to return and remove it. Taking action to remove a boat from the water is upsetting and is always a last resort. It only happens when a boat owner refuses to follow the rules over a long period of time, during which we have repeatedly tried to resolve the issues and difficulties with them. We make sure that in all cases any decision to remove a boat that is lived on has first been independently scrutinised by a Judge. We act within the law at all times, with the Judge considering each and every case and confirming that we are acting in accordance with our powers under s.8 of the British Waterways Act 1983. -ends- For further media requests please contact: Jonathan Ludford, Canal & River Trust m 07747 897783 e jonathan.ludford [at] canalrivertrust.org.uk
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Post by kris on Apr 20, 2023 18:07:31 GMT
Interesting that they feel the need to point out that they act within the law at all times.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 20, 2023 18:12:59 GMT
Interesting that they feel the need to point out that they act within the law at all times. Even though the old bill told them to fuck off with their bullshit. 😂😂
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Post by Mr Stabby on Apr 20, 2023 19:26:44 GMT
The fact an armed officer turned up to help evict an old man with health issues from a boat makes crt and its ceo look like complete pricks. CRT may well have requested a Police presence in order to prevent a breach of the peace but I'd be surprised if they were able to specify that any officer was armed. I would imagine that sending an armed officer would have been a Police decision based on Mr Ward's threats to use armed force himself in the event of any seizure being undertaken.
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Post by kris on Apr 20, 2023 19:32:46 GMT
The fact an armed officer turned up to help evict an old man with health issues from a boat makes crt and its ceo look like complete pricks. CRT may well have requested a Police presence in order to prevent a breach of the peace but I'd be surprised if they were able to specify that any officer was armed. I would imagine that sending an armed officer would have been a Police decision based on Mr Ward's threats to use armed force himself in the event of any seizure being undertaken. Or maybe he was the nearest senior officer. It looked like the kids they sent didn’t really have an idea what to do and they asked for a senior officer to decide. As I’ve said before fair play to him for actually having a look at the court papers and he must have questioned crt’s interpretation. Most police would just go along with crt.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 20, 2023 19:36:40 GMT
The fact an armed officer turned up to help evict an old man with health issues from a boat makes crt and its ceo look like complete pricks. CRT may well have requested a Police presence in order to prevent a breach of the peace but I'd be surprised if they were able to specify that any officer was armed. I would imagine that sending an armed officer would have been a Police decision based on Mr Ward's threats to use armed force himself in the event of any seizure being undertaken. I never suggested crt made a request for armed response, nor was that my point. I was in fact pointing out the ridiculousness and consequential negativity of such an action.
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Post by Mr Stabby on Apr 20, 2023 19:49:41 GMT
CRT may well have requested a Police presence in order to prevent a breach of the peace but I'd be surprised if they were able to specify that any officer was armed. I would imagine that sending an armed officer would have been a Police decision based on Mr Ward's threats to use armed force himself in the event of any seizure being undertaken. Or maybe he was the nearest senior officer. It looked like the kids they sent didn’t really have an idea what to do and they asked for a senior officer to decide. As I’ve said before fair play to him for actually having a look at the court papers and he must have questioned crt’s interpretation. Most police would just go along with crt. My interpretation would be that while the Court Order did authorise removal of the boat, the Police didn't feel that it gave sufficient authority to go "hands-on" with Mr Ward. I have little doubt that CRT and the Police will be back, this time with the Police having instructions to arrest Mr Ward for obstruction if he resists. If a High Court judge has made an order, then the legal system is not going to accept defeat because the subject of the order does not wish to comply with it.
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Post by kris on Apr 20, 2023 19:51:04 GMT
Crt will consider it a victory of sorts I suppose as they got one boat. I know it might not feel like it to George at the min, but crt might have done him a favour. At least he can focus his efforts on one boat now. Keeping one boat afloat can be hard enough for anyone if your not in good health.
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Post by kris on Apr 20, 2023 19:53:34 GMT
Or maybe he was the nearest senior officer. It looked like the kids they sent didn’t really have an idea what to do and they asked for a senior officer to decide. As I’ve said before fair play to him for actually having a look at the court papers and he must have questioned crt’s interpretation. Most police would just go along with crt. My interpretation would be that while the Court Order did authorise removal of the boat, the Police didn't feel that it gave sufficient authority to go "hands-on" with Mr Ward. I have little doubt that CRT and the Police will be back, this time with the Police having instructions to arrest Mr Ward for obstruction if he resists. If a High Court judge has made an order, then the legal system is not going to accept defeat because the subject of the order does not wish to comply with it. You might be right, but it looks like they’ve given him this opportunity to move the boat to Lincoln if what we read is to be believed. Let’s hope he takes this chance, or I’m afraid your right they will be back.
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