Your Say

Your report on the latest Northumberland Estates development proposals for Lesbury and Hipsburn (Northumberland Gazette, November 29) will raise concerns for many local residents that this is another attempt to undermine the draft Neighbourhood Development Plan, which was recently approved by Lesbury Parish Council.

There are many things for which I believe the Leave voters need forgiveness, not least is the increase of hate crimes and anti-immigrant feelings in the UK.

I like the old sayings, especially those that include an element of humour, yet are still blunt and to the point

The Royal Voluntary Service (formerly the WRVS) provides a number of services in North Northumberland.

As a concerned, ageing resident I attended the open meetings in 2016/2017 at which the Northumberland Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) outlined its proposals to close all the beds at Rothbury Hospital, and I witnessed the universal anger and distress of hundreds of others from the local communities.

I write in response to your article alleging ‘anger’ at the Service of Remembrance and Parade and a letter that appeared on the same subject, (Northumberland Gazette, November 15).

I read Mrs Trevelyan’s column in the Gazette last week, but felt that you may have inadvertently missed some of her points in summarising the ‘end of austerity’ and thought it might be worthwhile pointing out the following: ‘Stability and growth is now paying off’, except for the 4.1million children living in poverty in the UK in 2016-17.

After reading Anne-Marie Trevelyan’s column in last week’s Northumberland Gazette, I felt I must congratulate you on publishing such a superbly up-to-date piece of satire.

What a great pity that the civic 2018 centenary memorial Armistice service, held around the world at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month to commemorate the fallen in the Great War 1914/18, and for those who gave their lives since in the service of this country, should not be conveniently suitable for those who organised and took part in a service and civic parade four hours later in Alnwick.

It is difficult to express my gratitude, and on behalf of the community of Amble, for all those very kind and generous people who gave their time to make the poppies for the fantastic poppy cascade here in Amble’s Memorial Gardens.

Friday, November 9, saw the inaugural meeting of the North of Tyne Combined Authority. This authority comprises Newcastle City Council, North Tyneside and Northumberland Councils.

As the day that will mark the 100th anniversary of the end of the First World War draws near, it is time not only to reflect upon the sacrifices made by so many and the struggle that the nation, communities and families faced to rebuild after such devastation but also on the continuing debt we owe to our servicemen and women who are still all too frequently put into harm’s way.

What a shabby and grubby world we live in, where everyone is after our money and will go to any lengths to get it.

The Cookie Jar is to be congratulated for being named best hotel in the north. They must be getting something right.

On behalf of the League of Friends of the Alnwick Hospital, may I first of all extend my sincere appreciation to businesses in the town and people who kindly donated prizes for our raffle.

This year’s switch on of Alnwick Christmas Lights will take place at 7pm on Friday, November 23, in Alnwick Market Place – we invariably select the penultimate Friday in November for the event.

Diabetes UK is calling for people with diabetes, including those who are pregnant, to take up the offer of a free flu jab this winter.

As we fast approach the centenary of the Armistice, it’s important that we take time out to remember the challenges faced by our Armed Forces today.

The finest memorial the nation can give to the memory of the fallen of two world wars is, I believe, the creation of a society for principled living and trading.