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Letters

• Campaign goes on

  I wish to take issue with Coun Davies' assertions regarding the "fresh impetus by a dedicated new group" that appeared in last week's edition of the Gazette. read more

• Music to our ears

  A couple of weeks ago, we happened to find ourselves outside Bath Abbey as evensong was about to begin and went in to the service. read more

• ASDA be yes to store

  We seem to go through life with a handful of people telling us what to do and we sit there and say okay. read more

• Are they worthy?

  The comment by Councillor John Booth in his letter last week (If you don't vote, you can't moan) was typical of the arrogant attitude displayed by politicians at all levels. read more

• Volunteers sought for Elgar concert

  Efforts are in hand to stage a single performance of Elgar's Spirit of England', which he wrote to commemorate the First World War. read more

• Such a miraculous escape

  My dear family, friends, neighbours and the good people of Malmesbury. read more

• Nothing changes ...

  In January, I made a small list of things I'd like to see happen or, perhaps, change for the better, in the coming New Year. read more

• Think of volunteers

  Those who report that volunteers are getting thin on the ground should take a look at the annual workload of a community-based Link Scheme. Formed on the basis of good fellowship, Link has found, over the years it has operated, that a major part of its work is the ferrying by car of patients attending hospital. read more

• Chaos down to Act

  In his column of April 26, Michael Ancram expressed his great concern at the delays caused by the many unco-ordinated roadworks in the area. I entirely agree with him. read more

• Rubbish policy needs additional debate

  We are told that the reduction in waste collections and increase in recycling is due to this country running out of landfill sites. I am not so sure it is that straightforward. I believe that we are being forced into recycling and fewer rubbish collections not through real concerns for the environment but through political dogma. read more

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