Swindon Advertiser | Letters

Shocked at story of disabled homeless

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 11:32:32 +0000

Reference your article (Adver, February 3) about an appeal for blankets for homeless people; I was shocked to learn that a vulnerable wheelchair-bound man was sleeping rough and needed an ambulance to take him to GWH.

Youths warmed my heart on frosty eve

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 11:29:10 +0000

Young teenagers and young adults in Swindon, and nationally, often get a bad press, sometimes fairly, often not.

We need a rethink on education’s purpose

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:15:08 +0000

Your article “Teachers at odds on school reforms” on February 1, relating to the downgrading of vocational subjects that count towards a school’s GCSE performance in league tables poses several questions.

Kevin’s new homes are not green

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:17:15 +0000

Ever since watching Grand Designs for the first time, I have been a fan of Kevin McCloud's TV programme and there can be no doubt that his development, The Triangle, looks stunning from the outside.

Regeneration? More like degeneration...

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 15:55:58 +0000

Rather than excuses, the people of Swindon want action on Regeneration.

Fond memories of a land that I call home

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 17:15:49 +0000

May I pass comment on the proposed referendum on my country of birth, regarding breaking away from the union, more commonly addressed as the United Kingdom.

Planning reforms put countryside in peril

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 17:05:35 +0000

I am increasingly concerned about the Government’s planning reforms.

Let us be clear about council housing issue

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 16:07:58 +0000

I write in respect of the recent coverage on Swindon Council housing and the Swindon Housing Vote.

A swimmingly good few decades

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 16:10:17 +0000

In 1957, five Swindon residents met at the Moonrakers Public House, called to a meeting for would be people interested in scuba diving and snorkel work. Five people turned up and after introducing ourselves, we started the Swindon branch of the Sub Aqua Club, Britain.

Who's that girl

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 17:46:19 +0000

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