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Penkridge twinning is a waste of money

Sir, If Penkridge can budget annually £500 a year for the twinning association for a few days holiday for a few French people it is a very exclusive club indeed. Read

Think again Big Dave

Sir, So, Big Dave is no longer going to vote Labour. Quite frankly in view of some of the recent outbursts I doubt if he ever has, but here goes. I would remind him of some of the many things Labour has done for the ordinary person. Read

Big Dave should apologise over carnival remarks

Sir, Regarding your recent derogatory remarks about Great Wyrley’s carnival and carnival committee, and indeed the pathetic reference to the floats and stallholders and the community of our village. Read

It's time for councillor Carr to do the decent thing

Sir, On June 23 I was thrilled to be appointed as Chairman of Heath Hayes, Norton Canes and Rawnsley Community Forum, for the next 12 months. Read

Great Wyrley carnival full of sprit

Sir, Big Dave made an interesting point or two in his ‘fostering community spirit?’ article. Most Great Wyrley people would be thrilled to do something positive about the Quinton. One major problem - it is not there’s to be able to do it. Can Big Dave channel his negativity into helping the situation to be more directly addressed? Read

Big Dave wrong on Wyrley Carnival spirit

Big Dave, Thanks to your Chase Post for the article about Great Wyrley carnival and its committee. Please be informed that Great Wyrley does have community spirit and turned out in their thousands to see the procession go by (one of which was a scout float). Our Beavers Club and Scouts look forward to dressing up, this year both first and second Great Wyrley Groups joined together putting Scouting into our community. Read

Day out to remember

Sir, Rugeley and District Senior Citizens Committee are taking the annual trip to Llandudno on Monday, August 3. Those eligible must be 68 years of age or older, but partners, though younger may go. Read

Friendships that have endured

Sir, On June 6, 1944, my husband Bill Hawkins of the 26 Royal Engines Assault Squadron was seriously wounded. He was one of six crew of a Churchill AVRE tank, which sank in a water hole on Juno beach. The first bank to enter Graye-sur-mer. Read

Warning to the elderly

Sir, Thank you for highlighting what happened to my dear friend Mary Hartshorne (Chase Post front page, May 7) Read

Railings are a boost for safety

Sir, On behalf of the residents of Westbourne Avenue, Cannock, I would like to say a big thank you to former county councillor Dennis Dixon for his assistance in arranging for the erection of safety railings at the junction of Westbourne Avenue and Stafford Road, Cannock. Read

Let's unite and work together

Sir, There are a lot of pressing problems in our country today that need firm Government attention with responsible support of the opposition parties and general public. Read

Urgent plea to dog owners

Sir, I am pleading with all dog owners of Burntwood who take their dogs to the walk just off the St Matthews Road at Pipe Hall Farm. Read

A plea for help

Sir, On May 25 late evening whilst walking my dogs I lost Muffin, my small Yorkie. I found him standing on pavement in Hill Street, Hednesford, near school crossings. Read

Having a regional accent doesn't make you stupid or less inferior

Sir, I’m referring to the headline regarding the Cannock accent. I’m originally from Cannock, and moved to Chester three and half years ago. Read

Happy to help

Sir, On behalf of myself and the other Conservative candidates, I would like to thank the Cannock Chase people who voted for us in the recent County Council Election. Read

Speaking out for mum

Sir, Please allow me to respond to the attack on my mom, Cllr Sue Woodward, by Amanda Capewell. Is this the Ms Capewell who is the daughter of Cllrs Ann and John Bernard, the latter who stood against my mom for election? Read

Churchill is a hero to us all

Sir, I am a veteran who served my country for 16 years. My father served in the Second World War, and his father in the First World War. He was gassed three times and died. Read

Do something about this parking hazard

Sir, To read the trumpeting headline in one of our local free newspapers dated May 7 makes me sick. Read

Story gave me courage

Sir, May I express my thanks to both Mystic Ed and Brian Murphy, although I have never met or spoke to them, after reading your story about them and the IDAHO (International Day against Homophobia) Read

Cllr Davies, get real over state of Cannock shops

Sir, I see that Cannock Chase councillor Danny Davies has lost his seat in the local elections, and I am wondering why? Read

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