Bank plans would spell disaster for our

I am urging everyone to carry on using cash! I am a Bridport resident aged 72 and love our town, especially the market is close to my heart as quite a few friends have a market stall.

I don’t know if you are aware that the government (and this is a global agenda) want to get rid of cash and introduce a Central Bank Digital Currency. This would be disastrous for my generation as many older people are not even computer literate, nor do they have a smart phone.

The Bank of England is currently running a consultation (that strangely hardly anybody knows about) on the introduction of this Central Bank Digital Currency. Not only have most banks disappeared (I would guess in preparation for this) but it would also spell the end of our beloved Bridport Market as many stalls only accept cash.

This in my opinion is very dangerous for the future of our town that is such an attraction to people as a market town. Search Google for Central Bank Digital Currency.

Karin Schafer,

Bridport

In April’s West Dorset Magazine, Dr Gordon Lethbridge labelled me as a manmade climate change denier. In reply, I can do no better than quoting from Michelle Stiles’ book, One Idea to Rule

Them All, Reverse Engineering

American Propaganda: “Much of what is called ‘truth’ today is supported by ‘research’. What ‘the research says’ is the essence of supposed objectivity and the backbone of a superior argument, leaving the fellow without research in the dust. “The logic is as follows: All worthy ideas get funding for research; your ideas have no supporting research; therefore your ideas are inferior.”

As you can see, all ideas do not have equal opportunity to advance if the control lever of funding is biased. With this scheme in place, entire flotillas of specialised science could be created and used to commandeer social policy, legislation and judicial ruling by directing the money spigots flowing into academia.

(Tax exempt) foundations’ control of monies to academia can be thought of as a

Energy support

West Dorset’s ‘Warm this Winter’ group met in Dorchester, calling for the government: n to insulate homes. n to continue to help with energy bills n to invest in renewable energies n to turn away from oil and gas

We invited our MP Chris Loder to attend and support this campaign but he did not.

Instead of committing to the above, this government has just approved the opening of yet another oil field, the day after their supposed ‘Green Day’ on April 1!

This is done under the umbrella of energy independence following the war in Ukraine. What isn’t mentioned is that these oil fields are privately owned and will sell oil to the highest bidder. A number of oil fields in the North Sea are owned by China. It seems this government does not have an environmental bone in its body.

Joe Brake, Broadmayne

chokehold on the seedbed of ideological germination centres targeting idea creators and their livelihoods.

Foundations include Novo Nordisk, Copenhagen; Ford Foundation, USA; Rockefeller Foundation, USA; Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, Seattle; Wellcome Trust, London; INGKA, Leiden, Holland.

Robert Theobald,

Weymouth

It was heartwarming on my recent return to Dorset to read letters in your April edition from two of the county’s wellloved former teachers, Norman

Saunders-White and Furse Swann. Both are passionate and eloquent as ever in their respective stands against the proposed developments at Vearse Farm in Bridport and the water meadows to the north of Dorchester. When those who are elected (and paid) to represent us are merrily selling our farmers, fishermen and young people down the river, and our beautiful countryside to the highest bidder, it’s good to know we have long-retired public servants prepared to stand up for Dorset and its heritage.

Sue Baillie, Bridport

On behalf of all at the Rajpoot Restaurant, Sherborne I would like to thank your readers for the immense support they gave us following The West Dorset Magazine report last spring, highlighting difficulties in renewing our lease.

We spent some 40 years earning our reputation but were under threat when the landlord applied to turn part of the premises into flats…our differences have now been resolved and we look forward to a bright future.

During that worrying period of negotiation our spirits were lifted by the constant messages of support from the public and I take this opportunity of expressing our heartfelt gratitude.

Abdul Kuddus, Sherborne

Very sadly, many local carnivals have folded, due to a lack of enthusiasm and dwindling numbers of entrants. lease don’t let Bridport, which is known for being an alternative / creative/ happening town, suffer from such a fate.

It is up to the inhabitants of the area to ENTER the carnival – don’t leave it to ‘someone else’ – and it is FREE to enter, and there are monetary prizes to be won!

Joining in can give participants wonderful practical skills and experiences, from organising and planning the entry, painting and decorating, sewing costumes, and working out routines – as well as a bit of socialising /fun, team building and leadership skills. It is also a great way of advertising your club/ hobby/ business to others for FREE!

A bit of friendly rivalry is being encouraged this year, by the introduction of awards that can be won for best