We were given to understand, that MP's who missed the opportunity of 'putting things right'
(give the money back) would not be allowed to stand at the next election. All those who bent the rules and indulged in a bit of cheating (Because I am worth it) were to be put out to grass. We were not told that this rule only applied to OTT cases. This is typical Westminster logic, based on the Harold Wilson rule "A week, is a long time in Politics" - meaning, do not worry too much about today's problems, in a few days there will be other distractions. How very true,the BBC and their quaint ways with our money are now in the news taking the heat off MP's. What a Mad Hatters Tea Party! A speaker in the House asked the question - What will the rest of the world think of us - for years we have been the envy of the democratic world, setting the standard for all to follow. What will they think of us now?
The answer to that question is very simple........

Popular stand up comedy night, Comedy on the Green returns to the Social Hall, Harvest Road, on Tuesday, June 23, from 7.45pm.

This month's headline act is cabaret double act, Topping and Butch, who will be supported by Luke Toulson and compere Mike Manera.

Tickets are £8 in advance, £10 on the door. To book call 01784 464132 or email keith_pullen@msn.com.

There will be a licensed bar and the show will contain strong language and adult themes.

Fathers can get a special Fathers Day treat by getting free entry to the Savill Garden on Sunday, June 21.

The gardens are now just coming into bloom with the June Border displaying interesting varieties of roses, groups of shrubs and a range of early summer flowering plants that include cultivars of perennial poppies and peonies.

Entry is normally £7.50.

It was the start of a perfect English summers day. Seated in the garden enjoying the hive of activity of the birds raiding the feeders, the bees raiding the flowers, the goldfish fighting for their food and head gardener (me) enjoying the best cuppa of the day. The roses and fuschias almost in full bloom, were giving a display of colour only seen in seed catalogues. This was the perfect setting for what we term as murder, but the animal kingdom seem to accept as normal life. It all started with mother Blackbird screeching her head off at the big bad Magpie sitting on the edge of her nest. Answering her call daddy B appeared, but before he could help, Maggie two chased him off, leaving mummy B beside herself with fear, but still game enough to have a go at Maggie one. Sad to say the end result was the same as it is every year - Blackbirds 0. Maggie's 1. The thing I don't understand about all this is why do the Blackbirds never learn? Every year they set up home, start a family, then forget that a big problem is on its way!

...Well, your promises to clean up Politics, fix the Economy, Public Services, and all the other current problems, reminds me of an old saying about politicians - Their promises are like pie crust, made to be broken. Two local issues, the loss of our village Post Office and the permission for the Third Runway at Heathrow, are typical examples of broken promises. You repeated the promise that Post Offices' are an essential resource to the community - they are safe under this Government! Yet many letters and a petition signed by hundred of residents failed to save our Post Office. Transport Minister, Ruth Kelly and yourself, promised that if the majority of residents did not want the extra runway at LHR then it would be cancelled. What a laugh! Another problem - Due to budget cuts by HMG, we in Surrey are about to lose 50 Police Officers. A cynic would say that leafy Surrey will always return a Tory MP so this is the price they will have to pay.

THE Conservatives retained their foothold in Englefield Green with wins in the county and borough elections.

County councillor Marisa Heath convincingly fended off the competition to retain her seat and fellow Tory, Peter Taylor, also won his seat in Englefield Green West for the borough by-election after that seat became available when Jack Perschke recently stood down.

Scouts from the 1st Englefield Green Group host a charity car wash at the Armstrong Gun Pub, Victoria Street on Saturday, June 6, from 10.30am until 2.30pm.

Car washes by voluntary donation which will go towards the scout group.

A concert by the Mosaic chamber choir will take place at St Jude's Church, on Saturday, June 6 at 4pm.

The performance, directed by Karen Faulkner, is one of a series of monthly concerts organised to mark the church's 150th anniversary.

The performance will cover works from Mozart to the Beatles. Admission is free, but voluntary donations will be welcome.

Firefighters were called on Friday (13) to a house in Wilson Road after a tumble dryer caught alight at about 1.15pm.
There was no damage to property and no one was hurt.

How to build a straight road was on the curriculum for students at St Jude's School in Englefield Green when they spent a day learning about the Romans.

All the year 3 children and staff of the school joined in the fun last month by dressing in traditional Roman attire, shields and helmets included.