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My point of view

The recent letter from Steve Nibbs states that “The Adver needs to get the provocative writers back”. I have written in on quite a few occasions with a provocative type of view and not really politically correct.

There is, as stated in the Adver, a reason why the letters may be edited. This could be because of space or of the view that the letters may cause some offence. In fairness, the Advertiser editorial staff have to decide upon the content of submissions and it is correct that they do so and I have no problem with that.

It has, at times, taken away some of the real essence of my letters. At my age, I tend not to care very much within reason if I cause offence, although I try to be aware of people’s feelings at times.

Some of my views would never be published and I am averse to some aspects of authority and the views of do-gooders but, that being said, without the Adver we would not be able to present our views. I am grateful to the Adver for that opportunity.

Chris Gleed, Proud Close, Purton

Plastics breakthrough

Recycling Technologies is a company in Swindon that has made a breakthrough in the recycling of plastics.

Some plastics are very difficult to recycle and a new machine called RT7000 that was developed in Swindon has found a way to convert plastics into a valuable oil called Plaxx. Plaxx can then be used in the production of new plastic products.

At the present time Britain exports much of its recycled plastic to third world countries. This is a very dubious way to deal with waste products as most third world countries do not have the skills to deal with it.

Recycling Technologies is an exciting new company leading the world. This is the perfect alternative to exporting our waste products and dumping them in third world countries.

Steve Halden, Beaufort Green, Swindon

Storm in a teacup

Yet again we were given a yellow weather warning about expected massive storms and possible severe flooding.

I even heard a rumour that Noah had cracked open his tool box again.

Yet we had absolutely nothing but a tiny piddle of rain here and there and nothing worse.

How many families and people changed their plans for the weekend based on these ridiculous and useless warnings?

How many events or local places saw a big drop in visitors because of this scare mongering?

The forecasting business has always been tricky but today it’s a multi billion pound industry supported by satellites and mega computers and they still get it wrong!

To all you forecasters and broadcasters who got it so wrong in our area again, if you’ve got nothing accurate to tell us then please keep your silly warnings to yourselves.

Roger Lack, North Swindon