Letters to the Editors
Music at the Red Lion
Dear Editors
Like possibly many others I am writing to The Crier to say that it wasn't me who complained, and I am surprised that anyone should have complained about late night celebrations on New Year's Eve. Apart from such a complaint being very antisocial, at least they should have got their facts right and not given a false report. Maybe they nodded off and had to guess.
Anyone who visited The Red Lion during the period between John Berry and Dave/Lorraine appreciates just what a well-managed and excellent hostelry we now have compared with the awful state into which the pub had declined after John left. It now offers a wonderful service and being a broad church it welcomes everyone - both regulars and strangers, is open most of the time, and its demands are few. If the Gay Bulleid Award included "service to the community" then Dave and Lorraine would be high on the list.
That Pylon Again...and more about the Lion
Dear Editors,
The Eiffel tower syndrome seems to have spread to last months issue, and the retort of the Angry Agronomist (best he has his own name and doesn't mock my own in future diatribe) made interesting reading. A few points by way of reply perhaps:
Whilst the road traffic acts are definitive, Combine harvesters do indeed traverse the fen with their 6-7 metre cutters keenly attached afore front, as well AA knows, so too do fast tractors wiz along with trailers which have neither working lights or matching number plates (this is not a complaint, I couldn't care less so don't haul me over coals please - I am from farming stock myself). So the council is correct in their statement.
When the travellers camped on the fen, I WAS one of the few who attended the meetings to discuss the matter (and was quoted by my dear friend Mr. Everitt in his traditionally misleading report of the same.)
The pylon is hardly an easy option to moan about, (I had to use a dictionary). It is, however dangerous and ridiculous. Caroline, (Controller of this Organ) invited me to join her when media were coming to "view", I know she will affirm my decline.
As far as ridiculing my name, I find that an unattractive matter. It was given to me by one of the many "genial landlords" of the Red Lion who preceded the present, and excellent hosts, as a reference to the high level of honesty and integrity associated with my profession. (Automotive Retailer)
Whilst on the subject of the pub, I would like to add my support to Mrs. Dodge's letter. Our local hostelry is probably the best it has ever been under the careful management of Dave and Lorraine. In addition to the fine vitals supplied,they are very aware of their neighbours, to the extent that on late occasions, customers are asked to leave quietly. I have this on excellent authority but cannot verify it because I have never stayed late myself. At this point my nose is extending.
With utmost admiration
The Moveable Feast - Saturday, 22nd April 2006 (Please note new date)
MANY OF YOU have been to previous Moveable Feasts and had a thoroughly enjoyable time moving from house to house for each course. If you would like to host any of the courses I would be delighted to hear from you. We limit the numbers to 30 so there needs to be enough space for people to eat their first and last course standing up or perching on chairs. However, for the main course we find it works better if guests can sit down at a table and eat their main course together. If you think you could accommodate about 8 - 12 people around a table for the main course or would like to host any of these courses please do give me a ring. If you get the answer machine I will be very pleased to ring you back. I look forward to hearing from you soon.