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8 New Stour & Avon, May 6, 2022
Letters
It’s time for some real social equality Do you ever dream of life on a faraway island and – even better – the discovery of hidden treasure there? In real life rich depositors stash money, usually in large amounts, not in full view, but in often hidden bank accounts on such paradise islands. They’re keen that we, the public, know little of what they’re up to: offshoring (as it’s called) their millions in tax havens – not havens where those deposits are taxed, but havens at a safe and legal distance from tax authorities. If these deposits were fairly taxed our society could become more like the paradise of which we dream: with a fast, responsive, fully staffed NHS; well-resourced education for all ages; urgent and comprehensive action taken to combat climate change; a generous government response to those seeking refuge and support for UK citizens living on the edge with
increasing anxiety. The truth is that those who can most afford it are often taxed the least and those who can least afford it are taxed the most in relative terms. Is this fair? Of course not. Can it be changed? Most certainly. Would life for all be happier, healthier, more hopeful? Definitely. Have a look at Liz and Paul’s shop window at Tails from the Woods in West Street, Wimborne. There’ll you’ll find a fantastic scene depicting such an island but, hang on, it’s not clothing suitable for a tropical island hanging on the washing line but money – lots of it. Visit the Dorset Equality Group website: dorset equalitygroup.org.uk;
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drop me a line or give me a call on 01202 886651 or email:dorsetequalitygroup@ gmail.com. Let’s not dream of hidden
treasure but of shared prosperity and campaign to make our dreams come true. Rob Pearce Dorset Equality Group
Join us at jazz club Singing out for Queen’s Jubilee Bournemouth Big Band, Swing and Jazz Club has been running for nearly 50 years and is well attended by enthusiastic members. We have just acquired a high-quality projector and will use that to give a fuller experience to our members in due course. It is an evening of varied and exciting recorded jazz presented by keen and knowledgable members, every second Wednesday from 6.30-9pm, downstairs in Kinson Community Centre. It costs £3 per session which includes refreshments and there is free parking with an accessible room. Full details and contacts via our website: www.bournemouthjazzclub.org. Jackie Leevers Publicity secretary
Colehill Community Choir will be celebrating the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee at a concert open to all on Saturday, July 9, at 7.30pm at St Michael’s Church, Colehill Lane. The concert will be free and a collection will be made to support the Lewis Manning Hospice with a donation also being made to St Michael’s Church, the choir’s home for the last 12 years. Tickets will be issued nearer the time as seats will be limited. To reserve tickets, email colehill communitychoir1@gmail.com. We will also hold a ‘party’ after the concert where you can join the choir
and other guests for drinks and nibbles. Colehill community choir only raises funds for local charities and good causes so please come along and help make this evening a great success. This will be the choir’s first public performance since February 2020. If you enjoy singing why not come along for a taster session each Thursday evening at 7.30pm in the church. Singing is not only joyful, it is also really good for your physical and mental health. Give it a go, you’ll love it! Susan Davies Colehill
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