March 2009 Archives

With the news that another MP has had his snout in the trough? It is all very sad. This type of behaviour from the people we send to Parliament as law makers, is unacceptable. Even sadder is the news that this sort of error can be put right with a full and humble apology to the house. Why is this Whitehall farce allowed to run and run? Why don't we, the tax payer who pay MP's their salary and allowances, petition the Speaker to bring the job description of MP's into the modern world? I realise that I am spitting into the wind when I suggest these changes, but it is high time that the job of an MP should be seen for what it is. They are representatives of the people, it is just a normal occupation. MP's would actually gain respect if they shared the same hours, terms and conditions as the rest of the country. The popular view is that MP's are just cannon fodder, in place to obey the Leader's wishes (Tony Blair's war), consequently they get scant respect from the Cabinet Office or the thinking voter.

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.

.... advising me that I have a "Planned date of appointment" - to change my gas meter.
Oh Bleep, I thought, this means a whole day in, waiting for Godot. No info in the letter about time of appointment, not even the silly hint as to AM or PM. But all is not lost, a phone number is given, so that we (The National Grid) can resolve any queries that you may have.
This is what is known in the trade, as "Being economical with the truth". The voice who answers, offers three options. The next offer is five options, the last is two options. All of which leads to the voice saying "We are aware that you are waiting.....Thank you". Followed by the dialing tone. What a crazy system! Can someone please explain why, in this hi-tec age of speedy communications, us poor mugs (The Customer) cannot be advised, by our visitor/ enginer, that they are leaving point A, and should be with you at a given time? Is that so difficult or expensive to organise? Well no, it's not, when you

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.

Englefield Green, was a pleasant nice place to live, now, it is a sort of village that has lost its purpose its amenities and character. Without a Bank, Post Office, the Care Home and many good shops, we have assumed the appearance of a barrack square full with cars and houses. Another dagger in our back has been delivered by Runnymede Council. The last toilet in the centre of the village has been sold and will reopen as an Estate Agents. Councils I understand, have the statutory duty to provide an adequate number of public toilets. So where is the common sense of turning an essential public amenity like our disabled toilet into an Estate Office? - which will be number six in the village! It would be nice to know who is responsible for this mess! I cannot believe that it was all planned.