Letters to the Editors
Crier Inaccuracy?
Dear Sirs
Whilst I fully recognise that the Crier Reporter's accounts of the Parish Council meetings are supposed to be a witty commentary on what is usually a long and sometimes a very dull evening, there are times when some of the frequent inaccuracies have to be addressed.
I normally ignore all the drivel that is written, but in this case, I feel I aught to put one small inaccuracy right that was reported in the May Crier as it applies to my duties as a Parish Councillor. I have in fact attended a few Annual Parish Assemblies, not "never attended one". I have spoken on behalf of the Sports and Social Committee at least twice and once on behalf of the Burwell Tigers, as Mr. Everett might have recalled as he was present on every occasion. How else could I determine that they are the most boring meetings I have attended in my entire life ?
I am frequently accused in the back bar of the Red Lion of speaking "complete and utter bullshine" - or something close to that. I usually reply "never let the truth get in the way of a good story". It would appear that the Crier Reporters abide by the same maxim.
Ed's Note: Whatever exactly was said at last month's Parish Council Meeting, Steve is definitely wrong about the Village Assembly being boring, this year at least. He missed a REALLY GOOD meeting - John Jordan, take a bow.
And what DO they say in the Red Lion? Any good quotes to report?
Mattress in Rogers Road
Dear Editors,
I thought I would write to the Crier to thank the person(s) who very kindly dumped a mattress at the top of Rogers Road.
Did they think when they woke up that morning "I know, today we will put the mattress in the car, ride to Swaffham Prior and find a nice spot to dump it"
No doubt they had to drive to Rogers Road to drop off the mattress whereas they could very easily have driven to the tip and disposed of it that way - free of charge.
Still I guess whoever did it thought it might make Swaffham Prior a more attractive village with a bit of decor.
It makes my blood boil.
Regards