THIS weeks Redditch Standard letters.
THE REDDITCH MP in her latest column tells us we ‘will live in a decent, secure area’.
She sounds like a politician from the Hunger Games, or other dystopian future sci-fi, where government says it can determine the order of things.
My question is: What does such an MP tell herself to convince her conscience of her being ‘decent’? As a graduate of experimental psychology, she must surely know that life is not about black and white, rich and poor, but instead a complicated tapestry that requires us to see reality in many shades of grey, not simplistic metaphors.
We will be safe. We will be secure. We will be happy.
Sounds like dictatorial, authoritarian rhetoric to me.
Just because she says it, does not make it so. I’m glad she is proud. Youngsters will still be stabbed, and the rest of us held hostage to fear.
Matthew Thomas
Alvechurch
SEVERAL people have said they voted Labour in the recent elections for the first time in their lives in response to the pledge by the party to keep the library.
As a result, good councillors have lost their seats – in this area, Tom Baker-Price.
This, to me, illustrates the folly of party politics in local government- councillors have to follow the party line even when that line is completely at odds with the wishes of the people they are voted in to represent.
I hope that now Coun Matt Dormer will realise the people have a voice, and that Labour will remember that a promise is for life, not just for elections.
Mrs M Morley
Redditch
WE are all aware of the National Health service in crisis and complain about waiting times but, in the same vain we must never ever forget to praise them for what they do for us.
On a emergency visit to The Alex at Redditch my husband of 86 was taken in by some wonderful paramedics.
From the start of his treatment to when he was discharged the following lunchtime, the staff were superb and dedicated in their duty to looking after him of the highest anyone could wish for, even to the nurse called Robin making me a lovely cup of tea when he was so busy. He could see I was worried about my husband.
Alexandra Hospital a big big thank you for what you did for him. We praise you.
P Meredith
Redditch
I WAS very pleased to see the result of the local elections (May 4) in Redditch.
Labour gaining five seats tells the controlling council what people really want – the library to stay where it is, an outdoor market and a council who works for the borough.
Well done to everyone who not only won, but everyone who stood and took part.
Congratulations to Coun James Fardoe for winning in Church Hill ward at the age of 18, but condolences to former Mayor Ann Isherwood for her marvellous service to the ward and town.
We look forward to the year ahead and hope for the right result at next year’s all-out elections.
Jack Fardoe
Redditch
YOU recently published an article on hopes to bring M&S back to Redditch.
Rachel Maclean is apparently in talks in this regard.
Then I saw that M&S are closing more stores. The old store has been taken over by Next.
Where would this store be located?
How much truth is there in this news?
Margaret Hill
ACROSS Warwickshire hundreds of amazing people are helping to make a huge difference to young lives volunteering for The Children’s Society.
This Volunteers Week (June 1 to 7) we would like to say a huge thank you to our fantastic volunteers and supporters in Warwickshire who help our charity and are dedicated to making a positive impact in the lives of young people.
Their contributions are shaping a society that nurtures and supports children and we couldn’t be more grateful.
In Warwickshire alone, there are 4,140 children classed as children ‘in need’. But amidst this challenge, the Children’s Society’s volunteers, campaigners and supporters make a real difference to so many young people through the fantastic work they do, directly in our services, volunteering in our charity shops, organising events, donating and raising vital funds and awareness of our work.
You too could be a part of this incredible movement! If you would like to find out more about how you could get involved, visit childrenssociety.org.uk/how-you-can-help/volunteer-to-help-children or call 0300 303 7000.
We are looking for volunteers who can directly support in our services, lend a helping hand in our shops and even take on roles as event managers, speakers and ambassadors.
Every hour volunteered, campaign action taken, donation made – it all makes a difference.
Mark Russell
Chief Executive,
The Children’s Society
