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It’s no fun being left in the dark!
I READ in your publication of the October 10 that some residents are complaining about the new led bulbs installed in areas of Swanage.
I live in a Close in Poole and we have one streetlight in it, which stopped illuminating in mid-August.
My husband reported it and was given a reference number to say it had been passed to the company that is subcontracted to repair lights.
As the evenings have drawn in, you cannot see where you are walking or in my case cycling, so I decided to ring the council and ask them what was happening.
After hanging on for 15 minutes I did speak to someone, who told me it was due to not being able to get the part and it came from the Ukraine.
Still nothing has been done and neighbours and my husband have sent more emails, but are not getting the problem illuminated.
May I suggest to those moaning about being in the light – it’s better than being in the dark!
On a final note, can I say what a joy it was to use the public conveniences on Wareham Quay the other Sunday. They were open and clean.
Well done.
JAN G Poole
It’s Nothing To Do With Brexit
HERE is a poem about a forgotten factor in our economic decline, “It’s nothing to do with Brexit”...
It’s nothing to do with Brexit When lorries block a port It’s nothing to do with Brexit When produce can’t be bought people they are. Animal cruelty never seems to go away and we are so lucky to have people like them at the charity to help.
I wanted to write to let them know that so many of us are grateful for their amazing work rescuing animals like this from such desperate situations.
Thank you all – you are a credit to our town and Purbeck.
MR GORDON Wareham
This stunning picture of Corfe Castle in the autumn snshine was captured by Gazette reader Robin Boultwood. Send your Purbeck pictures to ed@purbeckgazette.co.uk
It’s nothing to do with Brexit That businesses lack staff It’s nothing to do with Brexit When trade is cut in half.
It’s nothing to do with Brexit That carers can’t be found It’s nothing to do with Brexit That foodbanks now abound It’s nothing to do with Brexit When nurses feel the strain It’s nothing to do with Brexit When money’s short again.
It’s nothing to do with Brexit If Scotland takes its leave It’s nothing to do with Brexit When Irish Troubles heave It’s nothing to do with Brexit As gloom hits everyone -Okay, so it’s all to do with Brexit... But at least we got it done!
MARTIN HOBDELL Swanage
Animal rescuers are town heroes
I WRITE in response to your article in the October 24 edition of the Purbeck Gazette about the Margaret Green rescue of the poor puppies from Devon.
What a bunch of heroic, kind
Write to the Purbeck Gazette
I HAVE been reading the Purbeck Gazette for many years and one of the highlights has always been the readers’ letters.
This section, under the editorship of Nico Johnson, was usually around four pages long, and contained letters on a wide variety of subjects.
I myself have contributed, and the exchange of views has always been stimulating.
Sadly, those days are gone, and the once extensive correspondence has been replaced by a paltry half page.
The October 24 issue had only two letters.
I find it hard to believe that contributions would decrease so drastically, so quickly.
I can only assume that the new editorial team has no interest in the opinions of its readership.
If this is the case I would urge you to reconsider.
MRS J WELLSTEAD Wareham
ED: Thanks for your letter Mrs Wellstead. We are certainly as keen as ever to receive letters from our readers and endeavour to publish as many as possible, so please do keep writing. Details below. Thank you.
Is it still too early for Christmas?
I MUST admit to feeling a bit of a grinch recently as I’ve browsed shops and eateries.
Christmas decorations and goods are everywhere!
As I write this it is not yet November, so it feels a touch early to be picking up baubles and tinsle.
Am I alone in thinking this?
