Grantham Journal - Letters & Opinion Feed

Grantham Journal Letter: ‘County council not doing enough to help museum’

Fri, 17 May 2013 10:40:29 GMT

Volunteers have clearly put an enormous amount of work into the current Dambuster exhibition at Grantham Museum, as well as helping to save the establishment from closure.

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Fri, 17 May 2013 10:40:28 GMT

I wish Coun Richard Davies well in his quest to actually make the Lincolnshire Highways Authority do something about Gorse Lane lake and the pothole problems which have existed for over 11 years.

Grantham Journal Letter: ‘Not enough publicity for elections’

Fri, 17 May 2013 10:40:22 GMT

The disgracefully low turnout for the local elections is deplorable, but I do think that lack of publicity made its contribution.

Grantham Journal Letter: ‘Poor political performance triggers cynicism’

Fri, 17 May 2013 10:40:22 GMT

Several of our elected councillors attribute the dismal turnout of 25 per cent at our recent county council elections to people being totally disillusioned with politics and politicians.

Grantham Journal Letter: ‘Paddling pool should not be a priority’

Fri, 17 May 2013 10:40:22 GMT

I think it’s great that the council want to rebuild the paddling pool in Wyndham Park (Journal, May 3), but let’s get our priorities right.

Grantham Journal Picture of the Week

Mon, 13 May 2013 11:29:10 GMT

There is a touching meaning behind this photo, sent in this week by Heather Herbert.

Grantham Journal Letter: Grantham could be great once more

Fri, 10 May 2013 15:31:56 GMT

An impromptu survey this week confirmed what I would never have believed before the late Margaret Thatcher came to power.

Grantham Journal Letter: I’m 100 per cent behind Po Sing

Fri, 10 May 2013 15:31:23 GMT

Po Sing has learned the hard way about food hygiene, but the kitchen is now cleaner than the rest of the take aways in town.

Grantham Journal Letter: Successful 100th year collecting

Fri, 10 May 2013 15:23:57 GMT

A big thank you to all those who donated to the annual house-to-house appeal for ADRA-UK (Adventist Development and Relief Agency).

Grantham Journal Letter: Grateful for money raised

Fri, 10 May 2013 15:23:56 GMT

It gives me great pleasure to thank neighbours and friends of Elaine Sandy (nee Ivermee), who contributed to a collection I held in her memory in aid of the PDSA, as she was so fond of animals.

Grantham Journal Letter: Bishop should be free to speak

Fri, 10 May 2013 15:23:56 GMT

In response to Roy Coldham’s letter (Journal, May 3), the Bishop of Grantham has every right to comment on Thatcher and the chasm in society that she created.

Grantham Journal letters: Thanks to our voters

Fri, 10 May 2013 12:16:10 GMT

I wondered if I may be able to share a most humbling experience with you and your readers.

Grantham Journal: Picture of the Week

Tue, 07 May 2013 13:26:54 GMT

He might be a peculiar pet but this super snail pastered a smile on the face of a young lad who found it in his shed.

Grantham Journal letter: Vehicles are ruining area

Fri, 03 May 2013 15:41:43 GMT

I’m very angry with people who park their cars and vans on the grass verge outside the Co-op on Princess Drive.

Grantham Journal Letter: I’m confused by comments

Fri, 03 May 2013 15:09:52 GMT

The Labour Group leader, Charmaine Morgan, wrote about the ‘bedroom tax’ (Journal, April 26), but I’m struggling to understand the meaning of the paragraph saying: “where a room is too small to sleep another person, residents would be expected to sleep in the living room.”

Grantham Journal letter: Health teams delivered superb care

Fri, 03 May 2013 14:59:31 GMT

Too often these days we hear negative comments regarding the care provided to the elderly, both privately and by the NHS. I can only tell you that our family’s experience in losing mother to cancer recently, was totally the opposite.

Grantham Journal letter: Bishop abused his position

Fri, 03 May 2013 14:56:28 GMT

The debate over comments relating to the late Margaret Thatcher by Dr Tim Ellis, Bishop of Grantham, is highly interesting.

Grantham Journal Letter: ‘Where are the jobs for those forced out of work?’

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 09:42:08 GMT

Before Conservative county councillor Richard Davies blindly toes the party line with anti-welfare state sabre rattling, he should consider the facts about Grantham’s employment (or unemployment) problems first.

Grantham Journal Letter: Pleased Bishop of Grantham spoke his mind

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 09:42:03 GMT

In reply to David Close’s letter in last week’s Journal, “Offended by his words”, this is still a free country, and we still have freedom of speech - to a certain extent.

Grantham Journal Letter: ‘Bishop of Grantham must have been disappointed at Thatcher funeral’

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 09:42:02 GMT

Having just viewed the ceremonial funeral of Baroness Thatcher, I was most pleased it was conducted in front of thousands of people with great dignity and humility.