Ian McEwan

Hopeful Triathlete, Founder and Director of Newfangled Solutions

[Sandford Police Commentary @Sandford_Police]

Parents

Thinking of buying your little feral offspring an e-scooter for #Christmas ?

Don’t

[Norman Brennan @NormanBrennan]

Folks as a youngster in secondary school I watched real life films about World War1&2 called ‘All our Yesterday’s’ It always left me feeling sad when I saw what so many soldiers went through; the sacrifices that they made to fight for our Freedoms that so many take for granted today;

Tens of Millions lived on rations just enough to keep them alive as Britain rebuilt itself from the devastation;

No 56inch Flat screen TV’s IPhones that takes photos & can connect to the other side of the world in seconds; a hot shower at the press of a button; smart cars branded merchandise costing hundreds of £’s etc etc

What they survived on to rebuild this once great country was Moral Fibre Community Spirit & Respect; people worked & saved hard for the most basic of items & appreciated the little they had & worked so hard for(

Later generations enjoyed & took full advantage of the freedoms that they had; the swinging 60’s into the 70’s & 80’s & then this country started losing it’s way its purpose & values & into the 90’s there were too many rights & too few or no responsibilities

I do often wonder what they would think if they saw this country today; broken lost & angry; I’m certain that they would be stunned & so so disappointed!

I personally state once again I love my country but I don’t like what it’s become & I certainly don’t like the direction in which it’s going;

35yrs ago when I first broke from police ranks to highlight what I saw going wrong within policing victim care & public safety I actually felt positive when as a serving police officer & saw society fractured & thought surely we can all work together & build Britain back Great Again;

Now having given all my good years & in my small way trying to help make a little difference I’m old; tired & running out of life & I think I will die seeing a country I was born in full of Anger; Hatred Division & Broken;

To be honest I TRULY feel lost sad & depressed; I sadly don’t have any children but I truly feel for all of you who do have; what future what hope is there for you & for them?

I can only hope that one day the silent majority finally wake up & realise that we have a duty of care to our country & to the next generation to build a better & safer Britain & give them the best start;

We have too many lost children with no no hope & no values no value of their life or others; just look at how many children are killing other children; what does it say about their parents when their children feel the need to join gangs to feel wanted & valued?

Of course it’s not all children but sadly too many!

I suppose the best I can do is just pray that one day Britain Wakes up & regains it’s lost Community Spirit Moral Fibre & Respect cos that will be a start on rebuilding what’s broken;

I truly truly don’t know if & when that will happen & sadly I don’t see that happening anytime soon!

Finally I see a sadness in our elderly’s eyes too many I know feel like me & even on here I see too many state that they are glad that they are heading towards the end of their lives; I see despair as I stated in much of our youth;

I’ll finish on the main purpose of this post I’m certain all those who lost their lives in World War1&2 didn’t too it for people like me & too many other to be feeling like we do!

All of those not only gave their best they have their all & the pertinent Question is? For What? Surely? Not for the overview I’ve given & what I personally see & feel & I’m certain I can’t be the only one with this view!

God Bless & we certainly need his blessing that’s for sure!

Thank You👋

[Ian McEwan @beercan553]

@NSB_Headmaster @NSB_Boys @BikeabilityUK @Sustrans @space4gosforth Well done David, leading from the front 🚴🏼‍♂️

[Ian McEwan @beercan553]

@dude_on2wheels Highway Code rule 56

Dogs. Do not let a dog out on the road on its own. Keep it on a short lead when walking on the pavement, road or path shared with cyclists or horse riders.

[Ian McEwan @beercan553]

@dude_on2wheels Dogs aren’t actually padestrians, therefore the whole right of way argument doesn’t really work here.

How about tolerance for each other, surely it’s not that hard…

[Ian McEwan @beercan553]

@lewisbartoli this isn’t great for the kids health in our local area!

[Ian McEwan @beercan553]

Why are we surprised by Child Obesity levels when we have shops like this popping up. Plus they sell Vapes and Tobacco but not aimed at the kids 🤣
@TynemouthGossip

[Ian McEwan @beercan553]

Why are we surprised by Child Obesity levels when we have shops like this popping up. Plus they sell Vapes and Tobacco but not aimed at the kids 🤣
@TynemouthGossip

[Ian McEwan @beercan553]

Did you know that North Shields Poly had a cycling club? We offer basic cycling skills, all the way to serious race training. If you have a child, Year 3 or above, that loves their bike or just wants to give cycling a shot. Saturday morning at Monkseaton High school at 10 am.

[Dave Buchan @BikeDoctorDave]

Out and about & who do we meet #ledgend ⁦@danny_macaskill⁩ #Newcastle #morepeopleonbikes ⁦@bike4healthorg⁩ ⁦@NewcastleCC⁩

[Ian McEwan @beercan553]

@Kittie2475 Was through a helmet.

[Ian McEwan @beercan553]

@theJeremyVine If you look carefully after the altercation with Jeremy. The drive then drives straight over a pedestrian crossing when someone is crossing! Second offence in 15 seconds, surely that says something about the driver?

[Ian McEwan @beercan553]

Is @Ryanair the worst airline? 3 hours late and not a word from the pilot! Pathetic

[NSP Cycling Team @nsp_cycling]

Awesome CX racing by NSP Juniors today. Well done lads, you smashed it 💪🏻🥇👍🏻🥈🚴🏼 #cxne #northshieldspoly https://t.co/GMf26pVtSv

[NSP Cycling Team @nsp_cycling]

Well done to Katy and Alex for smashing it to win U14 girls and boys at @cxne.cxne on Sunday. #northshieldspoly #nspcycling #britishcyclingne #cyclocross https://t.co/Aiok2Bw0tE

[Ian McEwan @beercan553]

@space4gosforth @BadParkingNcle @CMSUKLtd great advertising

[NSP Cycling Team @nsp_cycling]

What a great end to the NE XC MTB series for William, a solid 🥈 2nd place, which mean he has finished 2nd overall in his first MTB season. 🚵🏼‍♂️👍🏻💪🏻🥈@NSB_Boys #nexcmtb

[NSP Cycling Team @nsp_cycling]

@BikeDoctorDave @bike4healthorg @WDPrimarySchool Outstanding, Mick is an inspirational Head, wish there was more like him 👍🏻

[Ian McEwan @beercan553]

@NSB_Headmaster @NSB_Boys @SustransNorth @space4gosforth We are on it 🚴🏼👍🏻

[Ian McEwan @beercan553]

Massive Cyclocross success for William this week. 1st place at NECCL followed by a 2nd place last night at CXNE against the best of the North East @NSB_Sport

[Ian McEwan @beercan553]

On your bike: Police warning over private e-scooters https://t.co/xuSJgpCye0