Letters to the Editor Thank You, Andrew Jones I would like to take this opportunity to say a huge thank you to Andrew Jones, Deputy Headteacher at Meldreth Primary School, for his regular contributions to Meldreth Matters. My two lads went to Meldreth Primary School and my youngest, David, was in his class when Andrew was fairly new to the school. For a good few years, I worked as a Dinner Lady, later upgraded to “Lunchtime Supervisor”. I also had the roll of Governor, Minor Authority, thrust upon me during my time on the Parish Council! I used to submit pupils’ articles to Meldreth Matters then and I know they were proud to see their drawings, sports reports, etc. in print. This was back when Joan and Jackie Gelling were Editors of this magazine, so we’re talking about a few years ago! [Joe & Jackie retired as Editors in November 2004—Ed.] Reading about Meldreth Primary School and its pupils still gives me, and I’m sure a great many others, immense pleasure. The time and effort put in by Mr Jones, in addition to his “normal” workload, does not go unappreciated. So on behalf of all the ex’s - ex parents, pupils, office staff, teachers, governors, support staff, cleaners … and dinner ladies - Andrew, thank you. Daphne Jones-Barrie
Elin Way/Howard Road I am disappointed that South Cambridgeshire District Council's commitment to the environment seems to have been forgotten in my neck of our beautiful village. For some months now, residents of Elin Way and Howard Road have been expected to turn a blind eye to a ramshackle arrangement of metal screens, a skip, a metal container and random large items such as baths and cookers, dumped on the grass verge in Elin Way. This has also made it difficult to maintain the verge at this spot. This mess is a contracting company's base and its vehicles are frequently parked alongside. As I live adjacent to the site, I can vouch 4
