The latest Phil Evans column from the South Wales Evening Post
The latest Phil Evans column from the South Wales Evening Post.
Comedian Phil Evans is from Ammanford. He is known as the man who puts the ‘cwtsh’ into comedy.
www.philevans.co.uk
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We must win:
It’s been 10 years since the appalling, horrific London bombings of July the 7th 2005. Services and ceremonies were held in St Pauls Cathedral and at the 7/7 memorial in Hyde Park, both very emotional occasions for those involved and those watching on television.
Coincidentally, this sad anniversary occurred just a week or so after the massacre of holidaymakers in Tunisia by someone who possessed the same twisted ideology as the 7/7 bombers.
I’ve long suspected that suicide bombers and gunmen who shoot innocent people indiscriminately, knowing that they too will be shot dead, aren’t the sharpest knives in the cutlery drawer.
Anyone with an iota of intelligence would realise nobody’s entitled to pass through the Pearly Gates to be greeted by 21 virgins because they bombed tube trains and ‘buses, killing law-abiding people.
Good people go to Heaven.
Bad people go ‘you know where’.
Terrorists, bombers, fanatics, ‘Lone Wolf’ gunmen and their ilk would do well to remember that.
Despite enjoying the many freedoms and advantages of residing in Great Britain, there are many evil people living amongst us who have a deep-rooted hatred of Western people and their lifestyle and want to do us all harm.
Like many, I find their attitude hard to get to grips with, but we’re told they want us all eliminated because we don’t believe in the same God that they do.
As a child, I was taught at Sunday school that ‘God Is Love’ - which is why I don’t think He would approve of people committing murder as part of their religious beliefs.
For me, these hideous, brutal crimes we now witness on a regular basis are carried out by bad people who hide behind religion.
Anyone who inflicts pain, suffering or takes away life, has an evil condition and has nothing to do with following the 'Good Book' – whichever one they relate to. Nobody is born evil.
Although I wouldn't consider myself to be someone who has a very strong religious belief system, I do have a passion for helping people and supporting those in need.
And unlike terrorists and potential terrorists out there who may be planning more atrocities, I’m in possession of a simple moral code that I share with the majority of good people in this troubled world.
I’m able to tell right from wrong.
If we pull together, keep doing good and refuse to be cowed by terrorism, in the end we will win.
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Ammanford Carnival:
What a great turn out for the Carnival and Mardi Gras in my little hometown ‘fishing’ village of Ammanford last weekend!
It was great to see so many people getting together and putting so much effort into turning this day into a spectacular event. This year’s carnival celebrated the local sports clubs and the great work they do in the community.
Years ago, there would have been dozens of floats, which, personally, is something I miss seeing, but I think seeing all the adults and children dressed up and walking through the town all the way to the recreational field was still colourful and engaging.
We were treated to performances from Ammanford Town Silver Band, face painting and a fun fair.
There were 21 clubs from across the area competing in a football tournament.
The queue to the ‘Pick and Mix’ stall stretched as far back as Tycroes!
Unfortunately, Swansea Air Show didn’t extend their flyover due to a rise in fuel costs.
Sensing the disappointment, Dyfed Powys police did make up for this and circled the force’s helicopter twice around the field!
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Queuing:
There are two possible queues in the supermarket, why is it the one you decide to go for is always the slowest to move, has the customer in it who has picked the only product in the whole store with no bar code on, or the checkout operator decides to close as soon as you stand there?
Does this only happen to me?
It’s the same at the cash point; I always end up standing behind the person who decides now is a good time to print out and check a monthly statement, check the balance on all four of their accounts and then print out receipts for each transaction!
Then there is that thought that goes through your mind.... shall I change queues?
You battle with this little voice inside your head telling you “NO! You know as soon as you move your queue will start to move, don’t do it”.
So you move queues anyway despite the little voice and yes, your original queue starts moving at the speed of light.....
Please tell me this doesn’t only happen to me?
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You can follow Phil Evans on Twitter @philevanswales and www.philevans.co.uk
We must win:
It’s been 10 years since the appalling, horrific London bombings of July the 7th 2005. Services and ceremonies were held in St Pauls Cathedral and at the 7/7 memorial in Hyde Park, both very emotional occasions for those involved and those watching on television.
Coincidentally, this sad anniversary occurred just a week or so after the massacre of holidaymakers in Tunisia by someone who possessed the same twisted ideology as the 7/7 bombers.
I’ve long suspected that suicide bombers and gunmen who shoot innocent people indiscriminately, knowing that they too will be shot dead, aren’t the sharpest knives in the cutlery drawer.
Anyone with an iota of intelligence would realise nobody’s entitled to pass through the Pearly Gates to be greeted by 21 virgins because they bombed tube trains and ‘buses, killing law-abiding people.
Good people go to Heaven.
Bad people go ‘you know where’.
Terrorists, bombers, fanatics, ‘Lone Wolf’ gunmen and their ilk would do well to remember that.
Despite enjoying the many freedoms and advantages of residing in Great Britain, there are many evil people living amongst us who have a deep-rooted hatred of Western people and their lifestyle and want to do us all harm.
Like many, I find their attitude hard to get to grips with, but we’re told they want us all eliminated because we don’t believe in the same God that they do.
As a child, I was taught at Sunday school that ‘God Is Love’ - which is why I don’t think He would approve of people committing murder as part of their religious beliefs.
For me, these hideous, brutal crimes we now witness on a regular basis are carried out by bad people who hide behind religion.
Anyone who inflicts pain, suffering or takes away life, has an evil condition and has nothing to do with following the 'Good Book' – whichever one they relate to. Nobody is born evil.
Although I wouldn't consider myself to be someone who has a very strong religious belief system, I do have a passion for helping people and supporting those in need.
And unlike terrorists and potential terrorists out there who may be planning more atrocities, I’m in possession of a simple moral code that I share with the majority of good people in this troubled world.
I’m able to tell right from wrong.
If we pull together, keep doing good and refuse to be cowed by terrorism, in the end we will win.
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Ammanford Carnival:
What a great turn out for the Carnival and Mardi Gras in my little hometown ‘fishing’ village of Ammanford last weekend!
It was great to see so many people getting together and putting so much effort into turning this day into a spectacular event. This year’s carnival celebrated the local sports clubs and the great work they do in the community.
Years ago, there would have been dozens of floats, which, personally, is something I miss seeing, but I think seeing all the adults and children dressed up and walking through the town all the way to the recreational field was still colourful and engaging.
We were treated to performances from Ammanford Town Silver Band, face painting and a fun fair.
There were 21 clubs from across the area competing in a football tournament.
The queue to the ‘Pick and Mix’ stall stretched as far back as Tycroes!
Unfortunately, Swansea Air Show didn’t extend their flyover due to a rise in fuel costs.
Sensing the disappointment, Dyfed Powys police did make up for this and circled the force’s helicopter twice around the field!
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Queuing:
There are two possible queues in the supermarket, why is it the one you decide to go for is always the slowest to move, has the customer in it who has picked the only product in the whole store with no bar code on, or the checkout operator decides to close as soon as you stand there?
Does this only happen to me?
It’s the same at the cash point; I always end up standing behind the person who decides now is a good time to print out and check a monthly statement, check the balance on all four of their accounts and then print out receipts for each transaction!
Then there is that thought that goes through your mind.... shall I change queues?
You battle with this little voice inside your head telling you “NO! You know as soon as you move your queue will start to move, don’t do it”.
So you move queues anyway despite the little voice and yes, your original queue starts moving at the speed of light.....
Please tell me this doesn’t only happen to me?
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You can follow Phil Evans on Twitter @philevanswales and www.philevans.co.uk
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