Your Letters
Support of community is much appreciated
Published 23 December 2008
As we approach Christmas, may I take this opportunity on behalf of Eden Valley Hospice in Carlisle to thank all those in the communities we serve for all the support given to us this year.
Let us hope that Clark’s Field is not the next green domino set to fall
Published 23 December 2008
I write regarding the article in which the developer for the Stanwix Medical Centre in Carlisle complains of “a great deal of misinformation” in respect of the Clark’s Field “option” (The Cumberland News, December 12 ).
Best gifts at Christmas need not cost much
Published 12 December 2008
‘So this is Christmas’ runs a line from one of the many seasonal songs being blurted out continually by the shops as we approach December 25.
We could soon be back to the horse and cart
Published 12 December 2008
Regarding the article ‘Evening buses in Brampton reviewed’ (The Cumberland News, December 5), call me a cynic, but when I read that a rural bus service is to be ‘reviewed’, my heart sinks.
Diversified farmers will help us beat recession
Published 5 December 2008
I WAS sorry to read your lead article on the farming page (The Cumberland News, November 28) which led with the lofty pronouncement that diversified farm businesses would be ‘worst hit’ in the credit crunch.
Why can we not cope with wintry weather?
Published 5 December 2008
ONCE again this week, ice chaos reigned in Carlisle. The city was virtually gridlocked with traffic as none of the estate roads had been gritted in the early hours after the sleety rain had fallen and then frozen.THE headline; Inspectors slam home (The Cumberland News, November 28) gave an impression of Petteril House that I believe needs rebalancing with some input from the side of the residents and their families.I WOULD like to provide an update about Cumbria County Council’s plans to build the new archives office at Petteril Bank, Carlisle.I READ with frustration the debate regarding the future of Carlisle Airport.I TOO watched The Fallen on BBC 2 (Letters, The Cumberland News, November 28).WHEN we first moved to the Carlisle area I was delighted and impressed with the quality of the Christmas lights in Carlisle city centre, far superior to those of York from where we had moved. n IS IT just me or does anyone else not like the Christmas lights in Carlisle city centre?YOUR article regarding the opening of the new M6 extension (The Cumberland News, November 28) contains a gigantic myth. n IT IS not only motorists and hauliers who will welcome the opening of the M6 extension.I WAS somewhat taken aback to read the description of St Aidan’s County High School and North Cumbria Technology College’s exam results as “amongst the worst in the country” (The Cumberland News, November 21). n I WAS disappointed to read Jean Vincent’s criticism of the old buildings at the former Carlisle and County High School for Girls (The Cumberland News, November 21) . n I AM so sorry to hear that the lovely old part of the original Carlisle and County High School for Girls is to be demolished.I WOULD like to add my congratulations to Kath Queen on achieving the title of Cumbria Woman of the Year (The Cumberland News, November 28).
Ofcom on the wrong wavelength over lifeboats
Published 28 November 2008
WITH reference to “Silloth’s new saviour of the seas” (The Cumberland News, November 21).
Traffic shake-up will hit shoppers – and boost business for out-of-towners
Published 21 November 2008
I was very upset to hear of plans to close West Walls in Carlisle to traffic.
Demanding our organs is bad idea
Published 21 November 2008
On Monday, Gordon Brown’s organ donation taskforce reported that it could not recommend legislation to ‘presume’ consent for the removal of our organs after death.
Search for Muriel
Published 20 November 2008
I am trying to trace my cousin Muriel. Her maiden name was Hetherington.
Lives blighted as council delays Rickergate decisions
Published 14 November 2008
Carlisle City Council leader Mike Mitchelson stated at a council meeting that “the city council has not caused any [planning] blight on Rickergate” (The Cumberland News, November 7).
This is not demolition but vandalism
Published 14 November 2008
On behalf of the thousands of people who signed the petitions to try to save the historic parts of the St Aidan’s County High School building, may we express our profound disappointment that decisions have been taken to demolish the building in its entirety to make way for the new Richard Rose academy.
Let’s quit before it costs us more
Published 13 November 2008
For the 14th year in a row, the European Court of Auditors has refused to sign off the EU budget.
Money-saving tips will be boost to business
Published 7 November 2008
I read with some amusement your Survivors Guide to the Crunch (The Cumberland News, October 31).
British Legion appeal is still relevant today
Published 7 November 2008
My grandfather, John Francis Highmoor, a sergeant in the Border Regiment, was killed in action in 1916 and it was a very poignant moment for me when I visited Torpenhow and saw his name on the village War Memorial.
Fill in missing link to promote health for all
Published 7 November 2008
I am writing to encourage Cumbria County Council to fill what has become known as the Denton Holme missing link.
Stop griping about devolution and demand benefits of English Parliament
Published 7 November 2008
As a Scot, who has returned to living in Scotland following 21 years in Carlisle, I was astonished by the vitriol penned by your correspondents (The Cumberland News, October 10) on the situation north of the border.
Tinkler doesn’t want money – but he is offering wealth
Published 7 November 2008
I have been following the progress of Mr Tinkler’s plans for Carlisle Airport which are still up in the air, flying freely without any aeroplanes.
‘Exciting’ plans would be to retain our town’s diversity and identity
Published 7 November 2008
I AM surprised that The Cumberland News does not appear to have had many comments on the size of the Tesco development proposed for Wigton. n THERE are some important issues concerning the proposals of the supermarket Tesco and its interest in Wigton.
Tesco is the last thing Wigton needs right now
Published 31 October 2008
Wigton is a small market town with a distinctive old-world character struggling to maintain the vibrancy of its existing shopping centre.
