27 Sep 2007 12:00 AM:

Not quite an EOS 'Spanish' topic but thought posting this here would at least get some support from fellow readers. 

I can think of a few names that the Rt Hon James Parnell, our erstwhile Secretary of State could be rechristened with.


The world-famous Red Arrows have been banned from appearing at the 2012 London Olympics because they are deemed "too British".

Organisers of the event say that the Arrows military background might be "offensive" to other countries taking part in the Games. The display team have performed at more than 4000 events worldwide, but the Department of Culture, Media and Sport have deemed the display team "too militaristically British". Red Arrows pilots were said to be "outraged", as they had hoped to put on a truly world class display for the Games, something which had never been seen before. Being axed from a British-based event for being "too British" is an insult - the Arrows are a symbol of Britain.

The Red Arrows have been excellent ambassadors for British overseas trade, as they display their British-built Hawk aircraft all over the world.

The Arrows performed a short flypast in 2005 when the winning bid was announced, but their flypast at the Games was to have been truly spectacular.

It is to be hoped that common sense prevails



If you disagree with this decision, sign the petition on the link below.  Ex-pats as well as UK residents are welcome to sign up.



http://petitions.pm.gov.uk/RedArrows2012/?ref=redArrows2012

Harry

Thread: PC gone to far again - The Red Arrows ??

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16 Aug 2007 4:19 PM:

Thanks for the responses.

AC are only 4€ cheaper than CarJet but I'll stay with them and report back after we've returned from completing on HRGR.

Good tip on the full/full situation.  I've always thought the full/empty was a bit of a rip-off considering the premium they put on the price on collection. 

Regards

Thread: Auriga Crown

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16 Aug 2007 12:00 AM:

Normally book my car through doyouspain.com and it seems that they now use Auriga Crown at Murcia.  The offices are situated off airport so you have to get the A-C transport to take you there.

Anyone had experience of how efficient this is??

In the past, I've just gone to the car hire desk in arrivals and done everything there - no hassle.

Thread: Auriga Crown

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