Diary Tuesday 14th March 2017
@arthurchappell (44941)
Preston, England
March 14, 2017 6:54pm CST
A lovely sunny day despite the gentle breeze outside. I went to the community centre to watch a short talk on some adult learning courses that are available on subjects ranging from basic computer use to advanced calligraphy.
Many of the more interesting courses that might have been nice for me are unfortunately rather expensive, even allowing for reduced fees for the unemployed but it was nice to see what is on offer.
After the talk I walked to the food bank centre across the street from the community centre and picked up food supplies for the remainder of the month.
Later, I went to the bus station to pick up a monthly bus ticket to cover my travel up to the Easter period.
Arthur Chappell
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@asfarasiknow (3340)
• Bournemouth, England
16 Mar 17
Discounted bus season tickets are great if you have the cash flow to get one. Individual fares are now so expensive that it seems all passengers are being pushed in the direction of daily, weekly, monthly or longer tickets. Bus companies now seem to model themselves on the London Underground.
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@arthurchappell (44941)
• Preston, England
16 Mar 17
I use weekly and monthly bus savers - I wish we had something like the Lonon Oystercard hich is a great system
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@asfarasiknow (3340)
• Bournemouth, England
16 Mar 17
@arthurchappell Although it does seem.to have glitches and restrictions. Here in Bournemouth a walleted weekly ticket for the Yellow Buses is £17 but slightly cheaper if done on a smartcard.
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@arthurchappell (44941)
• Preston, England
16 Mar 17
@asfarasiknow I hate it when they charge differently for different methods of payment
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@Jessicalynnt (50523)
• Centralia, Missouri
16 Mar 17
glad you were able to get some food to help!
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@arthurchappell (44941)
• Preston, England
17 Mar 17
yes, that has been invaluable @Jessicalynnt
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@Blondie2222 (28610)
• United States
15 Mar 17
Sounds like you had a nice day. I need to go food shopping also but with this storm were getting i am not traveling. I will wait and go thursday night after I get out of work as the storm supposed to end tomorrow.Glad you enjoyed the offer on those courses even though it is expensive. Hopefully something will come along for you.
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@Freelanzer (10782)
• Canada
15 Mar 17
Good you have a food bank in your area, we also have some here.
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