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No.100 26.06.11 Luv thy neighbour 92.
No.99 26.06.11 To 96: This is trivialising the debate. It is reductionist "bifurcation", the last resort of the charlatan. This is not simply a choice between allowances and bin bags - there is a sensible middle position - reasonable allowances and reasonable dress. I think the allowances are reasonable, but what really matters is what our councillor says and does for us. That’s how we assess value for money.
No.98 26.04.11 To No. 96. To put a county councillor in the frame with HM the Queen is a bit strong! I don't care what my councillor wears as long as he/she does the business.
No.97 26.04.11 Glad to know there are some bullfinches about. Our regular pair are a no show this year - must have got done in by the winter.
No.96 25.04.11 I would neither wish to see my Queen or county councillors turn up to represent me in a plastic bin bag and therefore think that the allowances are a just and fair payment. Also excellent idea 94 I would certainely be in the market for recycled compost, the idea may even have the knock-on effect of bringing down our council tax to a more affordable level rather than decreasing our hard working councillors allowances.
No.95/25.04.11 Hello 74, yes I've seen two pairs of Bullfinches.
No.94/25.04.11 It's brilliant that our rubbish is collected on a beautiful bank holiday - even if they get double pay - or whatever they do get - for doing it. Excellent. On the down side, Herefordshire County Council is not being imaginative about kitchen waste - something in the order of 30,000 tonnes of it every year! They should force us to separate it, compost it and then sell it back to us - the dream business plan. After all, they're already charging us to collect it. All they need to do is alter the system slightly and help save Irish Peat.
No.93/25.04.11 The only way you're goanna save electric 87 is by rigging up two tin cans and a piece of string. Sorry to disillusion you but your phone still uses electric it's just further down the line!
No.92/25.04.11 I'm glad I'm not 81's neighbour! AOP sounds confrontational and unpleasant.
No.91/25.04.11 Myself and all my family think we are letting the side down by not have a national bank holiday on St. Georges Day.
No.90/25.04.11 To No 79. That's the point of allowances and expenses - to make it possible for anyone and everyone to be a councillor and not just those who could afford to. Go on - have a go next time. Its open to all who are prepared to take the time and trouble. But the motivation should be public service, not professional politics - we don't want that.
No.89/25.04.11 No 52 to no 50. I was being pedantic and trying to point out that just because your telephone does not directly raise an electricity bill against you it is not electricity free. I think it's something like 50 volts to make it ring and a little less to pass messages. I have tried to find the total consumption of the system but have drawn a blank. Electricity is used indirectly in just about everything we do, from shopping to turning the tap on, and being mindful of our overall consumption, direct and indirect, has to be the second step in energy conservation, after the first step of reducing our direct usage. It's got to be a better option than covering Wales and the Marches in Wind Turbines in a futile attempt to keep pace with our insatiable demands!
No.88/25.04.11 G’day 81 AOP Good on yer cobber for firing up the barbie. Hope you enjoyed yer bush tucker with a few cold tinnies as well. 'Cheers' to you as well mate.
No.87/25.04.11 its number 50 here, just read number 52 and in answer what I meant was that I plug a standard 'plug in' phone into a phone socket. No 13amp plug. Your're not able to walk around with a cordless phone and it probably seems old fashioned now but you still can make & get your phone calls without using electric as such from a 13amp plug socket. Thanks for your query, sorry for delay in replying.
No.86/25.04.11 Hello I've been to your hall to see the film kings speech and think its about time we had a day off for the english saints day. We were talking about it and the irish have paddys day and wesh have davids day so what is wrong with our george and dragon then?
No.85/24.04.11 Oh, the decisions, the decisions! Who to pick on May the 5th? And to think, it all comes down to one big X
No.84/24.04.11 Thank you Lingen, I have just spent an evening in your hall watching The Kings Speech and wanted to say how wonderful it was and to also send the ladies and gentlemen who gave their time up to show it my thanks too. I very much enjoyed it.
No.83/24.04.11 Just to ask….why do we not have a bank holiday for St. George's Day 23rd April? Our European counterparts have more national holidays than us and if we treat our patron saints day as though it is neither here or there then the inclination is to not bother about showing any national spirit. We are to have a day off for the royal wedding and I’m sure you will have crowds of people waving the national flag so why do we not celebrate our patron saints day in our Christian county?
No.82/24.04.11 I thought you didn’t get money for council stuff. I think I’m goner ask for some back as I only see them every four years to ask for me vote.
No.81/24.04.11 AOP, Any old pensioner here – I’ve now decided to have a bbq instead of my usual weekend bonfire just to make sure the neighbours know I’m still alive & kicking. Saves the home help checking!
No.80/24.04.11 Thank you for publishing the list of earnings for our Herefordshire County Councillors, this if I remember rightly, was once printed in ‘Herefordshire Matters’ and unfortunately is now not. The allowances are rather high and the travel expense is presumably part & parcel of living in a rural area. BUT, it would be interesting to also have a break down on how much actual time on behalf of the councillors is spent earning these allowances and if anybody knows where to find this information it would be very interesting to see it. Maybe we should subject our councillors to a time & motion study to see if they are worth their cost to the taxpayer.
No.79/24.04.11 I’m just getting into this election fever and looking at the pay bill earlier on down for our councillors I think I’ll have a go next time. It’s certainly better paid than my job as a veterinary nurse.
No.78/24.04.11 Just an idea! How about using some of Dr Cockburn's Trust Fund to install solar panels on the roof of the Village Hall, keeping the remainder for annual maintenance.
No.77/24.04.11 Well 71 at the Its Our County meeting in Wigmore last night a nice lady from Mortimer Cross complained that when she wrote to our councillor down the road she never got any replies. At least now we get the first chance since 2003 to change that!
No.76/24.04.11 I’ve seen all manner of beasties out there. Most going around with rosettes pinned to their lapels!
No.75/24.04.11 It’s truly glorious weather, wildlife seems to be in its element and the lambs are having a grand time of it. It’s that good to be alive weather.
No.74/18.04.11 Yes. Very lucky. Has anyone seen any bullfinches?
No.73/18.04.11 .....extremely lucky, you can beleive the world is a truly wonderful place when you look around at what Mother Nature supplies to delight our senses throughout all the seasons.
No.72/18.04.11 Its Monday the 18th and isn't the weather wonderful. All those daffodils, cowslips, flowering shrubs, trees bursting out! WOW! Are we not VERY, VERY lucky to be living in such a beautiful place?
No.71/18.04.11 No.60. Look again. There is a question mark after the word "Disappear". I was questioning your view that your councillor has disappeared. She has not. She is just down the road. I was not suggesting that you should disappear or that I was going to "Disappear" you, as the word is used in S America. Ask your councillor why your Council Tax is so high. Make your politicians accountable. It's our role as the electorate. And after all, she took over £20,000 for the position last year. I have checked the above statement on our County Councillors salary please click on link to see a full list of Herefordshire Council members allowances. wm. http://councillors.herefordshire.gov.uk/mgConvert2PDF.aspx?ID=27419
No.70/15.04.11 I was 60 and this is an answer to 67 I've got council tax benefit & I still can't afford to pay it! And my answer to 66 is Democracy? R U living in the same country as I am and 'Disappear' sounds a bit like the mafia, which proves my point. Democracy??
No.69/15.04.11 To 65, that is a slur on chickens Sir/Madam you obviously have no appreciation of the wealth of heritage breeds available plus the character of each bird, all of which are different as well as the eggs they lay. My chickens are admirable companions in the garden and supply droppings for the compost heap as well. You obviously have no idea of what you are preaching about. Think on!
No.68/15.04.11 Hello have your say, I have worked for the RSPCA for over twenty years and would suggest that if anybody is thinking of purchasing a pet to firstly contact a local animal rescue centre as when you then purchase your cat, dog or maybe chicken they will be fully immunised and doctored by their own in-house vets. This saves the owner not only cash but also more importantly further unwanted kittens and puppies being born. Thank you.
No.67/15.04.11 Has No. 60 considered Council Tax Benefit?
No.66/15.04.11 To No.60 - Disappear? Your County Councillor lives just down the road and you have had 27 years to talk to her and get things right! If you have a problem go and smash her door down (well don't smash it down - just knock on it). Perhaps you should think about reading some of the literature that comes through your letter box and consider an alternative and then hold them to account. You could do it through this site. A few bits of paper on your mat is a small price to pay for democracy.
No.65/13.04.11 If dogs & especially cats were castrated or spaded at the right age we wouldn’t have so many abandoned animals. But I don’t think that a chicken can give you the companionship that a home sharing pet can.
No.64/13.04.11 Why don't you drink a half pint 57? That way your glass with be full more of the time. Down the hatch, around the bend....
No.63/13.04.11 61 it's to do with a clean up of river banks saw it in the local rag a month or two back. I think the house is now a holiday home, shame we could do with a lord of the manor!
No.62/13.04.11 Bonfire fanatics might like to consider composting and allowing their neighbours to smell their spring flowers.
No.61/13.04.11 Took a diversion on my walk with the dog over the wekend by Lingen House and spotted that a fair bit of work is gong on with trees cut down and so on along side the stretch of water there. So what's going on anyone know? Thought the place was deserted?
No.60/13.04.11 Got my polling card through the post over the weekend so it's now time to baracade the door and letter box to stop the (one after the other) worthless election promise dribble stampede. Soon as you've voted they disappear and all you get is a bill for council tax through the letter box and if you can't pay it they break the door down.
No.59/13.04.11 Thought I would let all you good people know that I have had one of the biggest bonfires ever of all the winter garden waste this weekend. I not only thoroughly enjoyed it but also disposed of a tremendous amount of rubbish instead of using my car and all that involved to go to the local dump which is miles away.
No.58/13.04.11 You talk about the wrong reason for engaging another country in a war. The British have always been known as invaders it’s in your blood. There are many injustices in this world and they usually stem from one person/government/country wanting to impose its will on another country and race.
No.57/13.04.11 AOP here, thought I’d write and say that my electric bill has gone up, as well as all the other necessities of life too. I’m finding it hard to put together the cash for a couple of pints of bitter at my local hostelry. I know they all keep rabbiting about be drink aware but I’ll be lucky if I manage a sip at Chrimbo. If you see an old fella trying to last out his pint at your local stick one behind the bar for him, it might just be me. Cheers.
No.56/13.04.11 What a shame that women didn’t hold the vote on whether to go to war or not for this country. Bet we wouldn’t be so gun-ho with the lives of our precious husbands, sons, fathers, brothers, uncles, nephews etc. as these governments are that WE vote in.
No.55/13.04.11 I consider it my absolute right to have a bonfire; otherwise we’d all be digging holes in the ground to get rid of unwanted waste much like farmers do to get rid of chemicals!
No.54/09.04.11 Re No.50. Just to say you do actually have to be on "Off Peak" supply and tariff to take advantage of lower costs at night. And watch out for the higher "Day Time" rate that comes with it! The switch over is free though - I think. Check.
No.53/09.04.11 John Seymour - been there done that - great fun and all very good but not realistic for the masses. What we have to do is learn to live in the 21st century and be conscious of our consumption and perhaps realise that we can't have it all our own way any more. What makes me see red is the moron who complains about his fuel bills and says he can't afford to insulate his house when he has just returned from a holiday in Turkey, or complains that it now costs a fortune to fill his car with petrol when that car is a Chelsea tractor, or that he can't afford to buy sensible food and cook it himself because he is saving for a season ticket to support his chosen football team (especially when cooking your own food is better and cheaper). These are all real comments from real people!
Ground source heat pumps are now being marketed as a means of saving money on fuel which will enable you to take your family on a "foreign holiday"! Joined up thinking and "complete audits" of allegedly green gizmos is what is needed.
And - 9m dogs and about the same number of cats in the UK! All that food could go into something useful, like chickens.
Religion? - don't get me started!
No.52/09.04.11 A phone that uses no electricity at all? I don't believe it.
No.51/07.04.11 Thought provoking, interesting and valuable points number 47. Thank you for putting into words so succinctly the overriding worth of our planet, which is above everything! It’s time to stop abusing our invaluable and only home called Earth.
No.50/07.04.11 Just to say I no longer use an electric alarm clock or electric telephone, I use a battery operated alarm clock which lasts for ages and ages and a plug in socket phone all of which use no electric at all. My washing machine etc. are on economy seven time switches which can be bought from a diy store and then your washing etc. is all carried out on the low meter. Please try it.
No.49/07.04.11 If you want to know about 'the good life' and self sufficiency read John Seymour's books on the subject - excellent stuff.
No.48/07.04.11 It is with great sadness that I would have to agree with 45 – what a hypocritical race we are. And the blatant lying giving cosmetic reasons for war which are just so transparent. Maybe more concealer is needed to cover-up those blemishes or some 'Clearasil' is called for?
No.47/07.04.11 Just to say wars WILL be fought on the planets resources instead of religion etc. as they disappear and therefore become much more valuable - even more valuable than… religion!
No.46/06.04.11 Why not pick up from No 37 and give the balance of Dr Cockburn's trust fund to the volunteer-run Lingen Community Broadband? The present system could be safe-guarded and extended to produce a better revenue and ensure more stability. This would enrich the lives of the community which was surely the purpose of the Trust Fund.
No.45/04.04.11 Good on ya 42. We never sent the boys to "defend democracy" in Zimbabwe. Why? No oil. The French call Leylandii "Green concrete"
No.44/04.04.11 I wholeheartily agree with you number 42!
No.43/04.04.11 We will be all taking to our bikes and using different methods of sending post as the cost of a 1st class stamp has been increased to 46p today. Have our posties got a rise in their pay packets? During the snow my postman and milkman still managed to get through when all others couldn't. Never mind a pay rise give 'em a medal.
No42/04.04.11 ...bring back ‘the good life’ way of life and let’s build our own generators or have subsidy to supply them from the council, much as they do with compost bins. Have a panel in the roof for the odd amount of electric (on the economy meter no41) and go and bull dozer down all those Leylandii hedges to keep us warm for our wood burners during the winter months, we could then have a small wind turbine in our gardens too. Where would the fat cats be then? Mind you, governments would be having wars over forest acreage instead of barrels of oil. And, No Mr Cameron we are not in any way under any false illusions about Libya and the real reasons why we are sending our boys out there – it has three letters starts with an O ends with an L and comes in barrels.
No.41/04.04.11 Part of the increase in electricity bills is due to the extraordinary level of subsidies paid via the Feed in Tariff and Renewable Obligations Systems(check them out on-line). A good way to reduce bills is to use Off Peak supply. You can rig up your immersion heater, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher, freezer etc. to do their stuff at night, at much lower costs. With normal useage a freezer will survive this way with a top up of a couple of hours around midday. Unfortunately, some care is needed when using Off Peak because of the punitive prices for daytime supplies in the Off Peak tariff system, something that I have asked our MP to look into (so far no reply). The boss of National Grid recently announced that we will all have to get used to using electricity when it is available! Why should I be "punished" for trying to use fuel more intelligently and doing what National grid asks us to? Join me and write to your MP to ask the same question.
No.40/03.04.11 …is nobody going to mention the extravagant hike in electric costs? We’ve received a new direct debit payment and its nearly doubled. Surely this should be illegal? How do oaps pay this increase it's a case of the fat cats getting fatter and fatter on the backs of the working class and yes there is a working class ones like me who can't afford this.
No.39/03.04.11 ...not sure you will print this but what an excellent thing to have a van selling fresh vegetables at the hall - I had some of the purple sprouting brocolli for supper and it was jolly good eating. Hope they keep it up. Thank you. And looking at the other comments it seems we should be having a referendum on bonfires rather than voting policies. I'm all for them personally.
No.38/01.04.11 I can certainly see number 29s point and it puts a different angle on all things volunteering but...
No.37/01.04.11 ...from the beginning; it is illegal to cause a nuisance with a bonfire and illegal to burn household waste. Anyone who knocks or contests the principle of volunteering has to be a cynic. As far as volunteers taking jobs from unemployed people - this is not a logical argument. Volunteers do the things they do because no one else will do them, employed or not! Postage is about 40p per item at second class post if you include envelopes. What about a bike and some friends to lighten the load? As far as Dr Cockburn's trust fund is concerned, the lesson is simple, never put assets in trust - it always leads to problems and arguments and the only people who benefit are lawyers. Personally, I think it immoral to try to control others from beyond the grave. If you can't trust your potential beneficiaries don't make them your beneficiaries. Give the money to a volunteer or a sensible charity?
No.36/31.03.11 I get paid expenses, so much per mile for my voluntary work thought this was across the board! Maybe you should ask? It seems a bit rich to not only get volunteers time but their precious little cash as well, the word mercenary comes to mind.
No.35/31.03.11 Would it not be cheaper to post the forms No.33?
No.34/31.03.11 I've noticed that well-meaning folk think if you’re a volunteer that you’re rich, well we are not, we are time rich: mainly because other volunteers are working in the jobs we want to do but be paid for it's a vicious circle.
No.33/31.03.11 It's not only volunteers who need surplus cash its members of localised groups, recently delivering forms to fellow WI members I racked up a phenomenal number of miles which cost goodness knows what in petrol and wear & tear on my car.
No.32/31.03.11 Good to see volunteers finally having THEIR say.....the forgotten Trojans of industry.
No.31/31.03.11 Just to say it seems to be a little known fact or not verbally sounded that it DOES cost volunteers money to be a volunteer! I'm speaking from experience!!
No.30/31.03.11 David Cameron apparently said quote 'that the country would be run on volunteers...' please excuse me if I've not quite got the wording of the quote exactly right, but therefore, my question to him would be 'and what do volunteers run on?' I am a volunteer and it is fast getting to the stage that you need a surplus of cash in your bank account to do all the little things that go along with unpaid work.
No.29/31.03.11 Wanting to take nothing away from any rewards people experience as a volunteer, but have you thought of the repercussions of volunteer work and the local job market? With part-time jobs at a premium especially those volunteers are willing to carry out for a day or a morning, afternoon…. that there is equally a school leaver, single mum/dad, middle-aged, pre retirement person… the list goes on, that would jump at the chance to carry out this work paid? Are we contributing to the jobless queue by carrying out voluntary work outside the voluntary group network?
No.28/24.03.11 I don't live in Lingen and am fortunate enough to enjoy a brilliant Broadband service. However I truly understand the helplessness one would feel with a poor or no broadband service. As I do not live in Lingen my interest is purely academic. Has Lingen Community Broadband heard of the Big Lottery Fund's Reaching Communities programme. This grant programme supports projects just like the Lingen Community Broadband; revenue and capital equipment too. You could call them on The BIG advice Line, 0845 4 10 20 30 to discuss how they might help you all get a brilliant service like mine.
No.27/23.03.11 I am disabled 50 and just couldn’t get any work I felt so worthless and no good to no body. My daughter-in-law took me along to the library to get some books (I love books) and we saw a notice to be a volunteer, to cut the story short and after a lot of debating as to whether I’d manage, I realised there is nothing wrong with my brain and I know the alphabet so can file paperwork and books in the right order. I now feel rather important and so much more worthwhile. No I don’t get any money, I get much more than that in return.
No.26/23.03.11 Just to say.. I'm a volunteer at the YMCA shop in Leominster and apart from a bit of hassle from a customer every now and then it's very rewarding. I tie in my weekly shop at Morrisons too, so it's not empty miles. I would recommend a few hours a week, unpaid work to anyone and then you can really feel proud of yourself. Try it and see!
No.25/23.03.11 Volunteering is the future. We cannot sit back and rely on Council and Government to do everything for us in this increasingly complex, Health and Safety ridden and expensive world. We should just do it. People power and taking things back into our control is where it's at. In that respect, I ask for volunteers to litter pick on Monday 25 April. Meet at Lingen Village Hall at 10 am, split into two groups, one goes from the hall to Lingen City limits at the Thomas's house and the other goes to the Brampton Bryan turning. Bring a black bag. Fill it, dump it on the verge for collection by me for disposal in Prestiegne that afternoon. It will be a constructive activity and will take about an hour. Bring a reflective jacket that you might have if you have driven in France lately. Stuff the regulations, if there are any, and just do it. In order to preserve my anonymity on this site I will not be there but do guarantee to do the pick up. Numbers of participants will show the real depth of volunteerism. No need to register or book in, just turn up. One of you will naturally take the lead and off you go. And you can shake your collective fists at speeding traffic at the same time.
No.24/23.03.11 Yes! volunteers are the salt of the earth. A true volunteer puts the volunteering before his or her gardening (including bonfire making), film going, and supper. There are dead-lines to meet and learning curves to be undertaken to reach the professionals they become in their field. BUT, their personal rewards go far beyond the actual project. They make new friends, who with the learning they acquire give them a sense of personal success. The result can be quite euphoric! Three cheers for the Lingen Volunteers who enrich OUR lives and their own.
No.23/23.03.11 Just in the unlikely event that LCB have not already investigated these organisations for funding:- Big Lottery Fund www.biglotteryfund.org.uk/westmidlands www.awardsforall.org.uk/england £300 to £10,000 0845 275 0000 www.herefordshire.gov.uk/docs/herefordshire_funding_Directory_ 25th_edition.pdf REACH project to help and advice on accessing grants and interpreting their individual jargon 07827 775 701 [email protected] - our local representative Best of luck to our hardworking volunteers! And, many thanks for your work on our behalf.
No.22/22.03.11 How refreshing 19's last paragraph is, a bit of the Dunkirk spirit is what’s called for. Too many sitting back on their laurels whilst the few get on and do the job. There is a real shortage of volunteers here and yet most of you just don’t bother to get involved with anything, just reap the rewards from what other community minded people achieve. I notice that there are only a few people prepared to help on a voluntary basis, the rest tell a good story and do absolutely nothing for the good of the community, shame on you others who do nothing but talk through your empty hats.
No.21/22.03.11 If I may, I would like to say that No.14 is being ignored! Why, is this because AGE is mentioned? Where would you youngsters be without us oldies? Answer is nowhere you wouldn’t exist! And you too will be old one day! As for Borderlines No.10 who chose the pictures? One is about Muslims and terrorism the other about a dessert island – maybe after watching the first picture a dessert island will seem like an ideal place to be! As for No.11 why don’t you ask for an award of money to buy & plant more daffs, stop cribbing and start doing? I know there are some benches on order to be placed by scenic views maybe a few daffs around them would be just the ticket? Something to look at whilst also contemplating the view and walk or drive home. I like the sound of No.2 (sassy!) are they male or female? They can obviously use a computer, so still have their faculties, maybe they would care to walk out with me? – I am a sprightly, dapper & nimble 70(approximately) year old widower with my own hair; I have a dog and many interests…… I enjoy a good moan, even more than smoking my neighbours out with a bonfire at the weekends, what else is retirement for? So will write again to give you my AOP (any old person) view with utter relish!
No.20/21.03.11 The whole "Have Your Say" thing is a "smashing" idea. (above is from No.1 post - who started things off with recycling & bonfires from which we do not seem to have looked back! WM)
No.19/21.03.11 One of the problems the LCB Directors inherited when QI Com handed over the system last year was the lack of working capital. As stated at the meeting earlier this year in the Village Hall, we know that we need to connect mains power to the transmitter sites at Mountain Buildings and Cadwell to resolve the power issues that bedevilled us over the bad weather last December. However, first we need around £2000 to cover the cost of the works involved; hopefully the money raised by the showing of ‘The Kings Speech’ in the Village Hall next month will make a considerable contribution towards this total.
Rest assured that the LCB Directors are exploring every possible option in an attempt to identify and obtain additional funding, however, in the current financial climate this is proving very challenging and we would welcome any suggestions for potential sources.
More importantly, we are continually investigating how we can secure the long- term delivery of Broadband to the Lingen community. It’s important to remember that if LCB fails that will probably be the end of Broadband for the vast majority of LCB customers. Some people will be able to access a service over a BT line, but most will not and a satellite system will be considerably more expensive and restrictive. We are all in this together and I would ask everyone to support the efforts of the LCB Directors in their attempts to ensure the continued delivery of this valuable service to our community. LCB Representative.
No.18/20.03.11 Thank you very much to the representative of LCB for the explanation of the recent Broadband problems. It does help to know 'how' and 'why'! It is rumoured that grants specifically for rural broadband are soon to be available. Any chance that LCB could secure any of this cash to replace the worn out equipment? Using the Website to keep users informed of LCB situations is a smashing idea.
No.17/19.03.11 I know from the comments on this site and elsewhere that there has been some dissatisfaction with the recent broadband service and I apologise for the inconvience caused to everyone concerned. The problems were caused by a faulty router at Paytoe Lane which has now been replaced, however, it did take a number of days for the system to be re-set correctly. Nevertheless, the equipment we inherited is getting older all the time and other problems will inevitably occur. The Broadband directors will always endevour to restore the system as quickly as possible but, depending on the nature of the problem, delays can often occur; consequently, your patience and understanding would be much appreciated. LCB Representative.
No.16/19.03.11 Responding to No. 12. I agree completely but who is that "someone"? Could it be NO.12 him/herself? Big Society and all that. Again, if the Lingen system cannot work for you, try Freeola. Just Google them for contact details.
No.15/19.03.11 Hello this is our first Spring season here in the village and we would like to say coming along from Birtley, the daffodils (which I think are a species daffodil) look so good, we'd move here all over again!
No.14/18.03.11 All I have to say is..... is this a case of ageism? (The above post is refering to wording in peice regarding Dr. Cockburn's Award and that, quote 'priority will be given to young people under 18'. Webmaster)
No.13/17.03.11 As No. 11 says, it's a shame action wasn't taken earlier, but I'm not sure how practical the playing field plan ever was, and, in any case, we are where we are. It certainly *wasn't* Dr Cockburn's intention that his generous bequest should sit there, doing no good to anyone, for a dozen years. The hall committee are to be congratulated for suporting Steve Chilman's original proposal for an award. Hopefully Dr Cockburn's money can now begin to do some good "for the general benefit" of Lingen & Willey, as his bequest stipulated. The award leaves the capital untouched so that if an opportunity to provide some recreational space presents itself the committee will be able to act. VHC representative.
No.12/16.03.11 It is easy to deride services not valued by ourselves but to others, the elderly or infirm, it might be a lifeline. Instead of deriding attempts to bring broadband to Lingen why does not someone explore ALL the avenues, technical and monetary to bring this service to the area? It would then no longer be a dominate topic of conversation.
No.11/16.03.11 I am appalled to learn that Dr Cockburn's legacy to the village to secure green space to be enjoyed by the community as a whole is to be spent on something in no way associated with his wishes. Had the money been spent when it was first available it might, with the help of a friendly landowner,have met Dr Cockburn's wishes. The daffodils planted on the verges more nearly meet his wishes and I hope he is smiling down on these with approval.
No.10/15.03.11 Borderlines depends on volunteers to show the films. There are a number of shows locally although this may not help if you cannot drive. Lingen Arts Alive would be prepared to show more films as part of the festival if we had more volunteers to help. AAI representative.
No.9/15.03.11 Looking at the brochure for this year would just like to say we were disappointed that a very high proportion of the Borderlines films are to be shown in Hereford. Why? Isn't it meant to be reaching us country bumpkins out in the sticks? I don't drive anymore so they won't get my support simply because I can't get there and get home again without a neighbour going too. And if I may just add? I always have a bonfire and then put the remains in the compost bin which eventually all ends up back out on the flower beds. I don't burn wood that goes on my stove. If neighbours are close maybe check which way the winds blowing first!!
No.8/14.03.11 If you don't know why bonfires may be considered anti social, even if what you burn is all wood, then think again. Same goes for mowing at weekends. Bit of respect for your neighbours' peace and quiet. As for the broadband comment - that view could apply to everything and is very much a minority view. We have the phone lines and BB could be delivered via them but BT just won't do it. Others will, and down the very same line that BT says is impossible! Try Freeola if the Lingen system can't work for you.
No.7/14.03.11 Not sure why bonfires are anti-sicial, would have thought it was the best way to get rid of rubbish especially if you've got a pile to do. What about an early bonfire night celebration and then the neighbours could come along, with all their rubbish too? Can't complain then, can they?
No.6/14.03.11 Would have thought if you lived in the Marches you'd know that Presteigne had a recycling centre! Living in the borders of three counties one of the best options is to share in all the other counties good ideas without the added increase in our council tax.
No.5/14.03.11 I'd like a green collection, every week would be great, and presteigne has a special plastic collection wrappers and so on. This broadband business don't know why so much is made of it. If you want it go live in a town.
No.4/14.03.11 What's happening with the mobile library then??? And no.3 I like the snowdrops that come first personally.
No.3/12.03.11 I would just like to say... I thought walking through the village today, to see the daffodils coming out was a real sign of Spring in the air and better weather to come, I hope!
No.2/11.03.11 I wish to add a few of my personal requirements from Herefordshire Council as an aged person! Save our Libraries especially the Mobile Library and please DO something about our lack of proper broadband!! But also to say how wonderful is our recycling collection!
No.1/09.03.11 http://www.letswasteless.com/cms/recycling-centres/herefordshire-hrcs.aspx Not enough household recycling centres. To legally get rid of ordinary small batteries for example, we have to go to Leominster. Of course the council does not have the wit to put Powys sites on their map. Nearest Powys site, according to Powys CC web site, is Llandrindod which is not much help even if were on the map. There is one in Presteigne but Powys map does not show it! I am not sure what you can dispose of there in the way of hazardous waste but we often use it to get rid of non compostable woody garden waste. Can't have a bonfire here - no room and anyway it's anti social. A build up of about 30 batts in our shed waiting to go to Leominster.
Any household west of a line Hereford City - Leominster, that is not aware of the Presteigne site, has such a distance to go that it must discourage effective recycling/disposal of anything that cannot go in a bag or bin, or the legal disposal of hazardous waste. Poor service and a cross border **** up.