Children in Need (8 Viewers)

[the rumpo kid]

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[Houchens Head]

As I said, I disagree with all the celebrity self promotion as much as you, however, it doesn't make any of the causes behind it less worthy.

Is your book available on general order from somewhere like amazon? If so, have you got a link?

Don't buy it from Amazon. They are ripping people off with the cost. If you want a copy go direct with my publisher: http://www.lulu.com/shop/barry-adam...l;jsessionid=FD1541A89D51CDFDAE6B17C577B9E32A

I should also add, copes can be found in Coventry libraries. If they don't have it in a library near you, they can order it from another Coventry branch.

 

[SonOfSnoz]

Better than "Children On Weed"!

 

[The Gentleman]

Call me a miserable old git, but I have never watched Children in Need or any other similar show. They're on far too long, and only so called "celebrities" (who have millions in their bank accounts), who want to show how "great" they are by doing all this worthwhile fundraising, appear all bloody night long. Sorry, I'd rather watch the England game - even though I'm a Paddy - than watch this! I donate to many charities of MY choice. I don't need this shoved down my throat every year!

Isn't the main reason they have all these celebrity faces on is so the people on the other side of the television actually watch. They have certain celebs on at certain times such as boy bands early to get the younger generation and so on. Do you think the public would watch if it was me or you doing the okey cokey. The bottom line is it brings in lots of money for lots of different charities and good causes. It is great if you give money to worthwhile charities such as the NSPCC but shows like Children in Need brings to the viewing public the smaller charities which are no less deserving but still as important as the so called bigger ones so I for one think shows like these and some of the others are very important and if I have to put up with some second rate celebs or tiresome jokes then so be it if it means someone less fortunate than myself get some much needed help. I am proud of the way people in this country donate way more than most other tight arse countries and think that the timing and lack of sensitivity of your post is what rubbed some people up the wrong way.

 

[Grendel]

I HAVE been personally affected by stuff like this Mark. I was brought up - no, dragged up by Coventry Social Services in the 1950's and 60's. I spent 15 years in care, stale and mouldy food, beatings and abuse. I have also written a book about these times, so yes, I feel I'm quite in the right to voice my opinions. It's people like Wogan & Evans who have an estimated fortune of £100million between them that make me sick. Gushing forward on TV saying how great they are raising all this money for CIN. It's the razzmatazz of it all I can't stand. THAT'S why I don't watch it. As I said earlier, I donate to charities of MYchoice. As far as I'm concerned, the NSPCC are a far more worthy cause, but that's just my opinion.

I have to 100% concur with you on this. I think in fairness in its inception it did help to raise the profile of donating to charities into the British Physche but now it has just become like a tired musical hall act that has long forgotten it's initial purpose.

 

[Delboycov]

I have to 100% concur with you on this. I think in fairness in its inception it did help to raise the profile of donating to charities into the British Physche but now it has just become like a tired musical hall act that has long forgotten it's initial purpose.

Apart from of course the £31M+ that was raised for good causes such as the Zoe's Place childrens hospice in Coventry...

 

[Grendel]

Apart from of course the £31M+ that was raised for good causes such as the Zoe's Place childrens hospice in Coventry...

If the british public really need a few newsreaders doing a gig and also some celebs promoting their latest event by hiking up a mountain to donate then it is a sad indictment. For a few years in my youth I used to write to the BBC and say if Wigon removed his hairpiece live on TV I would donate £100. I never had a response.

 

[Delboycov]

If the british public really need a few newsreaders doing a gig and also some celebs promoting their latest event by hiking up a mountain to donate then it is a sad indictment. For a few years in my youth I used to write to the BBC and say if Wigon removed his hairpiece live on TV I would donate £100. I never had a response.

I think you're right Grendel but if that's what it takes to keep somewhere like Zoe's place going supporting those going through unimaginable heartache then it's a small price to pay. I hardly ever watch it if I'm honest...bores me to tears usually...but I watched it last night with my 2 daughters and realised how lucky we are. There definitely is a culture of people absolving their conscience by giving to charities, giving themselves a pat on the back and then closing the door and going back to their comfortable life...I know I've done it. What something like CIN does is allow us to see what others go through and the great places that support them through times that thankfully many won't experience. As for the entertainment value I have to say it's non existent!!

 

[letsallsingtogether]

Twat

i have to 100% concur with you on this. I think in fairness in its inception it did help to raise the profile of donating to charities into the british physche but now it has just become like a tired musical hall act that has long forgotten it's initial purpose.

 

[letsallsingtogether]

Exactly most of us are lucky and or children are healthy don't know how those parents survive I have nothing but respect for them.

I think you're right Grendel but if that's what it takes to keep somewhere like Zoe's place going supporting those going through unimaginable heartache then it's a small price to pay. I hardly ever watch it if I'm honest...bores me to tears usually...but I watched it last night with my 2 daughters and realised how lucky we are. There definitely is a culture of people absolving their conscience by giving to charities, giving themselves a pat on the back and then closing the door and going back to their comfortable life...I know I've done it. What something like CIN does is allow us to see what others go through and the great places that support them through times that thankfully many won't experience. As for the entertainment value I have to say it's non existent!!

 

[ajsccfc]

Interesting that the post merely agreeing with a point someone else made is the one you single out for abuse.

 

[letsallsingtogether]

So we need to stop arguing and just get our fans up to the Ricoh.

Oh and for the former association match on the 1st Dec even Oggy is playing in that one, so must have had the OK from Sisu.

 

[SonOfSnoz]

Erm, what's this got to do with Cov City?
Talking of charities.....should we not support the Higgs Trust?

 

[Johnnythespider]

If the british public really need a few newsreaders doing a gig and also some celebs promoting their latest event by hiking up a mountain to donate then it is a sad indictment. For a few years in my youth I used to write to the BBC and say if Wigon removed his hairpiece live on TV I would donate £100. I never had a response.

The thing is Grendel why did you feel the need for Wogan to take off his hairpiece in order for you to contribute your'e £100, I thought you were against celebs making fools of themselves for charity. Surely you should have just coughed up the dough on principle

 

[Astute]

The thing is Grendel why did you feel the need for Wogan to take off his hairpiece in order for you to contribute your'e £100, I thought you were against celebs making fools of themselves for charity. Surely you should have just coughed up the dough on principle

Only £100? That is less than 0.1% of what he tells us all he earns each year. Should be 1k at least.

 

[Nick]

Only £100? That is less than 0.1% of what he tells us all he earns each year. Should be 1k at least.

It does say years ago...