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8 New Stour & Avon, September 9, 2022
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Inept government blaming the NHS I read with dismay the opinion piece by Chris Chope MP. He advocates more deregulation, suggesting businesses should take more responsibility. Does he think the water companies would respond to that and ensure our beaches and rivers are clean? He also suggests our progress towards net zero should be subject to affordability. I agree, the facts linking emissions to global warming are now well established anyone with common sense who has witnessed events both here and abroad this
year would conclude that we cannot afford not to act swiftly. Finally, it is a scandal that so many hospital patients await discharge for too long. Who does he think is responsible for this? Fine, let’s charge the costs to those responsible - I think he’ll find that it’s largely the lack of action, funding and any reasonable plan by his government over many years. I hope Patricia Miller, the chief executive of the NHS Dorset Integrated Care Board is preparing her invoice now. Robert Westwood Alderholt
n Little wonder that the UK is in such dire straits when we have Conservative MPs such as the Right Honourable Christopher Chope (S&A, 26th August): “We should end restrictions on the use of household coal and wood burning stoves for heating” with “the net zero CO2 emissions target subject to the test of affordability”. Unbelievable that he should, apparently seriously, make such proposals. Is he completely isolated
from the world of fact and information? Then he goes on to once again condemn the NHS for the huge problem of bed-blocking when this has been an increasing factor for years owing to his corrupt and inept government utterly failing to deal with the mounting staff crisis in both the NHS and the care system, accentuated by Brexit. Ronnie Rees Wimborne
Your help could save a life In preparation for World Suicide Prevention Day tomorrow, Saturday, September 10, Samaritans are asking the public to consider doing the following if something doesn’t look right, or a person looks as if they need help. Introduce yourself Ask their name Ask if they are okay, or if they need help Make a comment on the weather
Ask them where they are going Ask if they know where you can get a coffee Ask for the time If you or someone you know is struggling with their mental health, the Samaritans are here to help 24/7 with free confidential support and a listening ear. You can call free day or night on 116 123, or email us at: jo@samaritans.org.
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Invite going out to all would-be singers Verwood Choral Society is ready to start singing again in earnest. The choir briefly met for a few weeks’ rehearsal during May for a performance on the memorial field to celebrate the Queen’s Jubilee. Apart from that, we have not sung together since February 2020. On Monday, September 19, however, we will be starting up again and preparing for a lovely Christmas Concert with some new music and some old favourites. If you have ever thought you would like to give singing a try, why not come along to a session and see what you
are missing. Verwood Choral society is a mixed choir of both gentlemen and ladies and we always welcome new members, especially any basses. There are no auditions, just a love of music and singing We meet every Monday at St Michaels’ Parish Church, Verwood, between 7.30pm and 9.00pm. For further information, please contact me on 01202 829212 or e-mail me at sumlon@hotmail.com alternatively, feel free to just turn up any Monday evening and you will be given a warm welcome. Sue Longstaff Verwood
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