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Keep things the way they are
Sir,
With all the things going off in our country, why do the Government think shuffling local councils around are a priority?
In am happy with Gedling Borough Council. They know the area and the challenges people face. In can only see all our cash being pumped into West Bridgford if there was any merger with Rushcliffe. I don’t fancy plugging gaps in the City budget either.
Please just leave things as they are. Nobody asked for this so why do it? Maybe concentrate on dealing with the boats instead.
J Peck,
Arnold
St George has very little relevance to England
Sir,
May I add some factual detail to the debate about the current fad of flying the St Georges’ flags all around parts of the borough.
The original patron saint of England was St Edmond; a Saxon. He died in 689 and was king of East Anglia. I’m unable to find a flag of St Edmond.
St George was born in present day Turkey and lived with his mother in present day Palestine. He became a Roman soldier and was martyred for his Christian faith. He came to prominence in the 14th century with participation in the crusades.It was King Richard Lionheart, who was French, only spoke French and hardly ever visited England, who “deposed” St Edmond, possibly because Edmond was not Norman enough.
St George is also the patron saint of Russia. In short, St George has very little relevance to England.
May I finally point out the Edwardian saying, “patriotism is the last refuge of scoundrels”.
Name and address withheld by request
Lack of festive feeling in Netherfield
Sir,
You can’t imagine how excited us residents in Netherfield are about the impending return of the Christmas pole. It’s a thing of beauty. Once you realise it isn’t scaffolding being erected around the Corner Café it’s presence really makes you feel festive.
I was told our town was awarded a pole because of the threat of anti-social behaviour yet the crime-ridden town of Arnold gets a Christmas tree worthy of being placed in Trafalgar Square. It hardly seems fair to me.
R Potts,
Via email
Sir,
I would like to thank the team of volunteers who manage Netherfield Lagoons.
I visited for the first time last weekend and it was completely relaxing and embracing. Having this on my doorstep is a blessing and I thank them for maintain the site and making my visit so enjoyable.
Sue Norris,
Rivendell Estate
