Think like an idiot

Dear reader, I know thinking like an idiot is not one of your natural strengths, but I thought it would be helpful for you to see the world through different eyes. Dull, unfocussed, short-sighted eyes that see only a small part of whole. When you have read the article at the link below, it will be much easier for you to understand the dafter things you read and hear.

Oh, no! It's making well-reasoned arguments backed with facts! Run!

The official story

For those in search of traditional seaside magic, you will find it in Herne Bay. Two miles of splendid seafront offer seaside favourites in the shape of candyfloss, ice cream parlours, cafés, friendly pubs and fish and chip bars.

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A potted history

The present town was founded in the early nineteen hundreds by London speculators who noting the unspoilt charm of the Bay planned a new resort to be named St Augustine's. However, the name did not catch on and it continued to be known as Herne Bay after the nearby village.

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AboutMyVote

There's a stack of good reasons why you might not be registered to vote in the coming general election. Laziness is not one of them. To vote in any UK elections, you have to be on the electoral register. It’s easy to register – you can fill in your details on the AboutMyVote website. Then you print the form, sign it, and send it to your local electoral registration office:

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FixMyStreet

This is a site that gets your street fixed - FixMyStreet. It's that simple. Enter your postcode, stick a pin in the map, type in your problem and zoom!… off it goes to the council. It’s so simple that getting on for 25,000 problems have been reported through it so far.

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WhatDoTheyKnow

This is marvellous: Freedom of Information made easy. WhatDoTheyKnow helps you get information out of government departments and agencies. Just visit, pick a department, type a request, and they handle the rest.

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TheyWorkForYou

Here's a very handy website for finding out about our MPs actually do, and for keeping tabs on them: TheyWorkForYou.com

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WriteToThem

Got something on your mind? Here's a very handy website that makes it easy for you to find out who to tell. It's called WriteToThem, and it's free, it's easy, and it works!

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HearFromYourMP

This is a service that encourages your MP to talk with you about things they think are important, and it gives you a chance to talk back. It’s a simple, low-effort way of keeping tabs on your MP’s interests - HearFromYouMP

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The Town Partners

Herne Bay Town Partners is a voluntary, non-profit making organisation formed in 2006. They are developing an effective partnership between the public, private and voluntary sectors, so together we can achieve a safe and vibrant place in which to work, live and visit.

The Town Partners market, promote and are actively involved in enhancing the activities and amenities within the town of Herne Bay. They are leading and being instrumental in the development of promotions, events and activities within the town. This will benefit the townspeople, the business community and its visitors. Herne Bay is actively meeting the challenge of competing with other towns. They are planning to enhance the whole of the town; it’s activities and attractions to make every visit to the town a worthwhile experience. Herne Bay has been designated a regeneration area, Town Partners will contribute to and assist with the process.

See more on their website.