Letters

Having just read the item (Voice, September 22) on the proposal to deliver extra recycling bags to homes in the district, and thereby to phase out the satellite bases for distribution, I was interested to read the quote from the environmental services manager, Emily Spicer, in which she states that there is “an awful lot of misuse” of the bags. ...

One hundred years ago the fighting men of Great Britain and the Commonwealth were embroiled in the third month of the battle of the Somme with almost two further months to fight. Some 19,240 had died on the first day of battle and by the end on November 18, the British casualties numbered 419,654. This sheer sacrifice on such a ...

Coun Foyster (Mail, September 29) paints a dismal picture of Italy’s present state, and extends that to mean keep well away from the whole EU. He goes on to press for what’s come to be known as a ‘hard Brexit’. Well, we’ll see how that turns out. Meanwhile, here’s a couple of recently published facts that relate to his Italy ...

Re. Coun Foyster, (“Distance ourselves from Europe”, Sept 29), I’m compelled to challenge this individual on his judgement and comments about Italy; a country I and my family love. Yes, there are a number of secondhand clothing stalls on street markets… but how the assertion that this number is “up from one to six” is unexplained (a lot like UKIP ...

We’ve had the vote, what’s next for UKIP? By coincidence and by saving hard, I’ve visited the same three EU countries for the last three years – Italy, Spain and France. This included industrial cities. Italy, in particular, is very clearly suffering from severe economic decline – though they all are. You can judge by simple factors, taking one city ...

I would like to voice my disgust at the planning committee and planning inspectorate and the decision to approve the proposed development off Small Drove in Weston. Despite opposition from the parish council and residents, the planning committee failed to make a decision and the planning inspectorate subsequently passed the application. This may be a little known fact as the ...

The lady knitters of Georgian Court, Spalding, wish to thank everyone near and far, for all their support and encouragement in our pursuit to raise a smile. Also for kind donations of wool which are greatly appreciated. Jan Neale Spalding

During the past year or so I have had the pleasure and privilege of performing, as Pavanotti, in many local churches and have helped them to boost their funds by around £3,000 in total. The reception I have received has been overwhelmingly wonderful and I am delighted to say that some people have even been to see me more than ...

Following a successful Two Lips charity ball held in May by Spalding and Welland Rotary Club, a total of £4,000 has been donated to Lincs and Notts Air Ambulance, LIVES, Friends of Johnson Hospital and our own Rotary charity. This is money raised from local people for local deserving causes. We wish to thank all our supporters and sponsors for ...

In response to letters about the riverside knitting: I am not the one who has stooped so low as to post personal insults as you people have. For one you assume some thugs have vandalised those ghastly knitted images. This may not be true, it may well be a resident that opens their curtains every morning to be confronted by ...

The Pennygate charity shop (Pennygate Patient Link) would like to thank all the youngsters who so kindly gave up their time and painted the shop’s interior. Also for the fundraising that was done by them. We thank all of you very much and wish you every success for the future. H Wright Manager Pennygate Patient Link Spalding

In response to Matthew Mahabadi’s letter in last week’s edition of The Voice: Why vote for someone who cannot accept the result of a democratic vote? Plus the fact that the Conservative press and media are set on crucifying Mr Corbyn who never received the total support from the likes of Owen Smith. As for a government in waiting, Labour ...

I am absolutely disgusted with the DVLA. My son woke up to find his car had been clamped outside our home. The reason they say is that his car is not taxed. After a couple of checks, the DVLA recognised they have made a huge mistake – my son’s car is taxed. My son rang 101 to let the police ...

It looked to be April 1 upon reading the letter from Mr Bingham, who disliked those wonderful knits along the riverside at Spalding. Was it a yarn? No, not at all! His awful comments made me “jumperbout” with quite some annoyance that I am unable to button up. It really is as if he was actually in stitches at the ...

Re Mr Bingham’s letter last week. I love the knitting on the stumps. It has cheered this dull, boring town up. It has taken some recycled teenagers to do it. Good on you. I wonder what the comments would have been if the creations were by children? Keep up the good work knitters. I look forward to your next creation. ...

Regarding the letter from N Bingham complaining about the tree stumps decorated with the knitting along the river side. It is a pity he has not got something better to complain about. These ladies from Georgian Court spent many hours creating these images and they have amused many visitors to the town. I have seen many people with their children ...

Whaplode Parochial Church Council (PCC) would like to thank a number of people: Spalding Voice for the support they gave our Flower Festival; Taylors Bulbs for sponsoring our Grand Draw; the growers who donated flowers and produce; the flower arrangers and all the people who helped during the five days of the festival. Most importantly though, we would like to ...

I can fully understand why someone has destroyed those ghastly knitted creations draped over tree stumps along the riverside. From the first day I drove past and saw them I thought ‘what a mess’. They do not look nice at all. This is as bad as those going around with a spray can painting graffiti on walls, except these can ...

Would you willingly air your family’s dirty laundry for friends and enemies to pick over? This is what Labour have done in our leadership contest. But, that’s politics: ugly, intense and with no privacy. Why should anyone care about a leadership contest within the opposition party? Because it’s not just the future leadership of the Labour Party that is at ...

A letter sent to our MP John Hayes: Dear Mr Hayes, I am one of your constituents and I am writing this email to protest in the strongest terms with respect to the possible inclusion of Clause 21 in the Bus Services Bill. As our Minister for Transport, you will be aware that this clause will prevent councils from creating ...