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Letters
Hospital parking is extortionate
THIS week I had to park at the Eastbourne District General Hospital.
Wilson the architect of his own demise
RE: Mr Wilson’s sacking from Eastbourne Borough FC. It seems as though this destiny was in his own hands since the day he said “if EB had stayed up in the Conference Premier he would have had to resign.”
Airbourne is the best free airshow in the UK by far!
I AM delighted that the Eastbourne airshow, Airbourne, has won the dogfight between its rival Bournemouth’s airshow, but has proved not to be as popular as the Eastbourne four-day festival of flight as voted by visitors to airscene.co.uk. (Eastbourne Herald, January 20).
Do DGH visitors use surgical gel?
WITH regard to the comments by Patricia Pratt in her letter of January 27, I also have noticed on my numerous visits to the DGH just how many people take no notice of the warning for visitors to use the surgical gel on their hands.
Learning the lessons of the past
I WAS interested to read the letter in the Eastbourne Herald dated January 27, entitled “Preventing the Spread of Infections”.
Garry Wilson: one of life’s gentlemen
MORE than 20 years ago I, when chairman of Hastings United FC, with Roy Miller and Anton Otukakowski, brought Garry Wilson from Scotland to play for us. Garry was always a strong performer for the club, a disciplined player who gave his heart when playing.
Carnival returns after 15 years
JUST for the record, regarding the welcome return of the Eastbourne Carnival this year, I would like to correct the misconception, both in your headlines and elsewhere, that this event is being resurrected “after a break of over 20 years”.
Transaction tax would raise cash
THE Prime Minister is wrong to dismiss the prospect of a financial transaction tax as he did again in Davos last week.
Charities benefit
ON behalf of The Rotary Club of Seaford I would like to thank all those who contributed to our Christmas Collection last month.
Can you help with my memoirs?
I am writing my memoirs, and would like to fill in a gap of the years 1937- 1938.
4 commentsThanks for the first class care
MAY I through your newspaper thank all concerned at the DGH for their wonderful, first class care and attention.
Now that’s not what I call service
READING your article about all the shops in Eastbourne that are closing down, I feel I had to write to you concerning another chain not mentioned in your article, HMV.
Preventing the spread of infection
I AM concerned that on visits to doctor’s waiting rooms and hospitals, I have seen few people cleanse their hands as notices require, in order to help stop the spread of infection.
3 commentsLegendary duo deserved appropriate send-off
THE sacking of Garry Wilson and Nick Greenwood is disgraceful. Over a period of 10 years they have shown loyalty to Eastbourne Borough that is unrivalled in non league football.
Alternative energy sources top priority
IN YOUR report ‘Council puts wind farm plans on hold’ (Herald, January 6) it states that a campaign group has formed against the wind farm proposals in Polegate and it is concerned about a range of issues.
1 commentCherish and protect elderly
I WONDER what thoughts other people had if, and when, they read the report in the Herald of the death of the elderly gentleman who proudly would not accept offers of help, nor ask for the benefits to which he was, at 94 years of age, automatically entitled.
1 commentMixed economy key to future
I READ the article in the Herald (January 13) about power boat racing in July at Eastbourne, which is a very welcome thing.
Well done to The Marine
MY HUSBAND and I went to the Burlington Hotel to meet my brother and his wife who came down for a long weekend from Howarth in Yorkshire.
1 commentBoard must take responsibility
I CANNOT believe the Trust which runs our hospital has spent £4 million on management consultants.
How will this create jobs?
STEPHEN Lloyd MP has a well-deserved reputation for supporting all aspects of Eastbourne life, but I don’t understand why he thinks the proposed clock change will ‘create jobs’ (Herald, January 20).
Lovely childhood memories
I WAS very sorry to hear that the Hungry Monk has closed due to the economic recession.
Mixed use surprise for elected councillors
I WAS astonished to read the letter in last week’s Herald on the subject of cycling on the town’s promenade that purported to be issued on the authority of the council.
1 commentStation Road is a danger to bikers
I MUST complain at the state of the surface of Station Road at the top end.
Link road plan should be rejected
MR BONNICI in last week’s Gazette wants our MP to support the Bexhill ‘link road’ and to see this extended to Eastbourne and even to building the long rejected south coast highway.
Memories of National Service
TWO years ago you were kind enough to publish my letter requesting your readers to contact me if they had any interesting National Service stories which they would like including in my forthcoming book entitled National Service Exploits.
Christmas with a big difference
I READ Fr. Raglan Hay-Will’s heart-warming New Year message about swapping the traditional Christmas turkey for a fry-up!
Praise for care on Glynde Ward
IN a society where it seems more common place to complain rather than praise I would like to break this cycle of discontent by giving a tribute to Eastbourne District Hospital.
Snow White was fun and fabulous
THROUGH the medium of the Eastbourne Gazette, I am writing to express my thanks to everyone who took part in the pantomime “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs” at the Polegate Community Hall.
Thanks for finding ring at Waitrose
THROUGH this letters page I would like to thank the person who found and handed in my ring at Waitrose.
A different take on town tourism
IF Eastbourne wants to make money from tourism, can I suggest a cheap way of achieving this.
Campaign to save building?
THE future of Homefield Place in Seaford will be up for discussion in the near future.
Average wage causes confusion
ARE YOU confused like me? I’ve been listening to people talking on the television about money.
Original pot must need replenishing
TWO weeks ago you included a very interesting letter relating to the proposed skate park in Manor Gardens, and in particular the use of Section 106 money, if the lottery funding is insufficient to cover all costs.
Even more empty shops to admire?
IS IT me or am I missing the point? Headlines Eastbourne Herald, January 6 - all the empty stores in the Arndale Centre. Inside - plans to extend Arndale Centre. So we have even more empty shops to admire, presumably. I can hardly wait!
Long lead blamed for Holly’s death
ON Saturday May 15, 2010, at about 5pm, our little 14-year-old Papillon was torn to pieces in my arms by an enormous black Russian Terrier, which was literally at the end of its tether, in the hands of a teenage girl, who kept screaming “I’m sorry, I’m sorry!”
1 commentInvite to the Wish Tower Restaurant Design Day
WE WERE very sad to read about John Foyle’s reaction to the news the Wish Tower Restaurant is being demolished (Family dismay over decision to demolish Wish Tower, Herald, January 6).
Usual concoction of familiar phrases
AFTER the concerns raised in Friday’s front page report I looked for a comforting response from the Trust.
It’s not too late to correct matters
I FOLLOWED Cllr. Tutt’s explanation of the Wish Tower Sun Lounge And Café (Herald, January 6) and would like to know where the £400,000 maintenance bill comes from, and why if it puts the building back in a good state, it is considered such a prohibitive sum, because it is only 50 years old.
1 commentThanking hospital for the superb care
HAVING just had an hysterectomy at the DGH last Friday (January 13) I would like to sing the praises of our wonderful local hospital.
The clue is in the words!
GRAHAM Webb asks for someone to tell him why he should not be allowed to cycle on the seafront (Herald, January 6 and 13).
In breach of the council’s bylaws
THE Herald has recently printed a series of letters on the subject of cycling on the town’s promenades.
Dedicated to the future generation
JANUARY 27 is Holocaust Memorial Day and while it is a marvellous gesture to dedicate a day to the holocaust victims, unfortunately none of the dead will be brought back to life again.
Retail park facelift positive development
I WAS disappointed to read the article in last week’s Herald by Juliet Perry entitled ‘Crumbles facelift may harm town’, which in my view omitted some key facts.
2 commentsDemolition defies all reasoning
I WRITE to fully agree with the letter from Colin Bullen (January 4) regarding the deterioration to the attractions in Eastbourne.
4 commentsWho’ll pay for damaged hedge?
WHO ARE these mindless idiots that week by week have to damage the delightful hedgerow growing round the green area outside the Winter Gardens? A small oasis in a concrete area.
Advance support for paramedics
WHILE it always a pleasant surprise to find oneself described as kindly in a newspaper article as you did in Wednesday’s paper, I would not want people to get the wrong impression of my contribution in this sad incident.
1 commentWho are we giving money to?
MOST of us view buying the Big Issue as a kind of donation to charity, as it is traditionally sold by homeless people in big cities as an alternative to begging.
1 commentWe must fight to save assets
The future of Homefield Place in Seaford will be up for discussion in the near future.
Thanks for good deed
MAY I thank the kind gentleman who took the trouble to come to my home and hand in my son’s wallet, found in Lottbridge Drove. You didn’t leave your name, so both my son and I hope someone will do you a good deed in return one day. Thank you again.
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