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04-11-2005, 06:38 PM

LONDON (Reuters) - A 66-year-old British grandmother with a taste for marijuana casserole was spared jail Friday despite admitting she had shared cannabis-laced cookies with fellow pensioners.

Patricia Tabram from East Lea in the northern tip of England, who said she uses cannabis to alleviate pains in her neck and back, pleaded guilty to possession of the drug with intent to supply.

But Judge David Hodson said he would not make a "martyr" of her when she returned to Newcastle Crown Court for sentencing. Instead, she received a six-month suspended prison sentence.

The white-haired, bespectacled granny was unrepentant, and said she would keep cooking with pot.

"I had it this morning in my scrambled eggs and I'll have it again for lunch. I'm not giving it up," she told Channel 4 news.

Tabram has become a symbol for Britain's legalize marijuana campaign. On her Web Site, www.grandma-eats-cannabis.com, she promises soon to provide free recipes, as well as tea towels and mugs for sale.

Last year, Britain downgraded cannabis from the same class as cocaine and ecstasy to a lower class of illegal drug, which means police are not expected to arrest people for possessing small amounts but can jail them for supplying it to others.

Police said they raided Tabram's home after a tip-off in May last year and found 31 cannabis plants along with hydroponic cultivation equipment. In a later raid they found 47 bags of "skunk," a particularly strong form of the drug.

The set-up at Tabram's home "bore all the hallmarks of any sophisticated drug dealer," police said in a statement.

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Harry Gypsna · 04-13-2005, 12:05 AM

supergran..... we all fcking love her over here....we need many more like her, completely normal , otherwise "Straight2 people, who just happen to see tha benefit of our herb!

Sinfuldreams · 04-13-2005, 12:39 AM

Find the Asshole and teach him a lesson!

Good to see that at least ONE Judge has some common Sense.

Gotta get me a Mug and Dish Towle from her.
Sin

DocLeaf · 03-08-2007, 10:07 AM

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supergran..... we all fcking love her over here...

Couldn't of put it any better Harry

They arrested an old lady with a couple of pot plants, how sad is that?

Bless her, she'd go round the schools personally and tell the kids not to touch it (soapbar that is) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ug98TKkWKy0

Respect the 'Cannabis Alliance' for showing up and showing her support

keep struggling all

peace
dLeaf

DocLeaf · 03-08-2007, 10:22 AM

'After the hearing she said: "I'm going to go on medicating... The police can come to my house every week. I'll give them a cup of tea. I'll give them a decent biscuit, which of course will be medicated and I'll give them some cannabis so they charge me again and again and again." '

source: https://news.bbc.co.uk/nol/ukfs_news/...00/6426831.stm

DimeBag65 · 03-08-2007, 10:46 AM

Fight for your beliefs Granny... more power to you!! tell it how it is, good thread to pull back up Doc. gotta love it.

naga_sadu · 03-08-2007, 11:49 AM

I'm glad at 2 things after reading the news.

First off...

All the power to the granny! She had WAY more nerve than MANY of her younger counterparts, myself included nowadays. I'm glad she got spared a prison sentence. I hope she bakes many, MANY more delicious bhang snacks for MANY more years to come.

Second off...

I was very pleased with the general responses with the UK folks on that BBC site. Sparing a few bigots, most of the responses show that the folks have arisen beyond mimicking their beliefs based on "official" propaganda. That's a very promising sign in the UK. This kind of broad mindedness is something we DESPERATELY need in India....NOW!!!

Yummybud · 03-08-2007, 12:28 PM

wish that was my grandma.

Speeding Mullet · 03-08-2007, 01:01 PM

She did a documentary last year. She is sweet, a do gooder, and generally very well rounded individual. I'm glad she only got community service, and I believe she already does alot, but it shouldn't have to come to this.

SM

P.S. All power to granny, granny knows best!!

pieceofmyheart · 03-08-2007, 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by DocLeaf

'After the hearing she said: "I'm going to go on medicating... The police can come to my house every week. I'll give them a cup of tea. I'll give them a decent biscuit, which of course will be medicated and I'll give them some cannabis so they charge me again and again and again." '

source: https://news.bbc.co.uk/nol/ukfs_news/...00/6426831.stm

Oh my god!!! She is so cute!!!!

04-11-2005, 06:38 PM	#1
Guest Guest Posts: n/a	Pothead Grandmother Spared Jail LONDON (Reuters) - A 66-year-old British grandmother with a taste for marijuana casserole was spared jail Friday despite admitting she had shared cannabis-laced cookies with fellow pensioners. Patricia Tabram from East Lea in the northern tip of England, who said she uses cannabis to alleviate pains in her neck and back, pleaded guilty to possession of the drug with intent to supply. But Judge David Hodson said he would not make a "martyr" of her when she returned to Newcastle Crown Court for sentencing. Instead, she received a six-month suspended prison sentence. The white-haired, bespectacled granny was unrepentant, and said she would keep cooking with pot. "I had it this morning in my scrambled eggs and I'll have it again for lunch. I'm not giving it up," she told Channel 4 news. Tabram has become a symbol for Britain's legalize marijuana campaign. On her Web Site, www.grandma-eats-cannabis.com, she promises soon to provide free recipes, as well as tea towels and mugs for sale. Last year, Britain downgraded cannabis from the same class as cocaine and ecstasy to a lower class of illegal drug, which means police are not expected to arrest people for possessing small amounts but can jail them for supplying it to others. Police said they raided Tabram's home after a tip-off in May last year and found 31 cannabis plants along with hydroponic cultivation equipment. In a later raid they found 47 bags of "skunk," a particularly strong form of the drug. The set-up at Tabram's home "bore all the hallmarks of any sophisticated drug dealer," police said in a statement. :wink: :smile:
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Harry Gypsna Dirty hippy Bastard Join Date: May 2004 Location: Outside BodyShop, with a Tin Whistle and a dog on a piece of string Posts: 8,157	supergran..... we all fcking love her over here....we need many more like her, completely normal , otherwise "Straight2 people, who just happen to see tha benefit of our herb! __________________ Clowns to the left of me, jokers to the right, and none of these people are very funny.
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Sinfuldreams Basement Garden Gnome Join Date: May 2004 Location: Minnesota Posts: 1,581	Someone Tipped the Cops? Find the Asshole and teach him a lesson! Good to see that at least ONE Judge has some common Sense. Gotta get me a Mug and Dish Towle from her. Sin __________________ Amateur Hour (Ron Mael) Lawns grow plush in the hinterlands It's the perfect little setting for the one night stands Now the drapes are drawn and the lights are out It's the time to put in practice what you've dreamed about Sinfuldreams: <<< Can Only Speak of Future Whoring Nattynattygurrl : I Aspire to Whore
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DocLeaf procreationist Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: I'm here... Posts: 9,470	'After the hearing she said: "I'm going to go on medicating... The police can come to my house every week. I'll give them a cup of tea. I'll give them a decent biscuit, which of course will be medicated and I'll give them some cannabis so they charge me again and again and again." ' source: https://news.bbc.co.uk/nol/ukfs_news/...00/6426831.stm __________________ 떨 / erb roots culture peace love unity !!! DANGER GLASS WEED THREAD !!! https://www.icmag.com/ic/showthread.php?t=42251 FRITILLARY SEEDS ... https://www.seedboutique.com/catalog/index.php?cPath=86 *REGULAR ORGANIC SEEDS FOR ORGANIC GROWERS !!* Last edited by DocLeaf; 03-08-2007 at 10:31 AM..
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03-08-2007, 11:49 AM	#7
naga_sadu Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 556	I'm glad at 2 things after reading the news. First off... All the power to the granny! She had WAY more nerve than MANY of her younger counterparts, myself included nowadays. I'm glad she got spared a prison sentence. I hope she bakes many, MANY more delicious bhang snacks for MANY more years to come. Second off... I was very pleased with the general responses with the UK folks on that BBC site. Sparing a few bigots, most of the responses show that the folks have arisen beyond mimicking their beliefs based on "official" propaganda. That's a very promising sign in the UK. This kind of broad mindedness is something we DESPERATELY need in India....NOW!!! __________________ Smoke herb! "....what CNN never dared to tell you." Thanx for the idea Vision of Shiva... 1. Corp watch: Please read and support! 2. Backyard compost makers unite!!
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03-08-2007, 10:46 AM	#6
DimeBag65 You will not be forgotten Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: stuck between a stone and a high spot Posts: 2,283	Fight for your beliefs Granny... more power to you!! tell it how it is, good thread to pull back up Doc. gotta love it.
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03-08-2007, 12:28 PM	#8
Yummybud Banned Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Sugar Mountain Posts: 1,792	wish that was my grandma.
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