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Letters - July 17
A sorry farewell to bridge It was a memorable experience on one of our first holidays here when we observed the Salvation Army band from the Central concrete bridge marching along the promenade and traffic stopped to allow their procession across the road.
We had many a view of the sea front with its goings on and a levitation to view the Tower wondering if the people looking down could see us looking up, waving!
It was safe way to cross the busy road with the thrill of watching trams pass underneath and since moving here we have had many a relaxing few minutes watching Blackpool from a prime position and in stormy weather at high tide it provided a safe pedestal as the stormy sea splashed spectacularly against the wall and on to the promenade.
it was an ideal spot for carnival processions and firework displays if you got there early enough and although a prime example of 1970s architects/designers thinking 'concrete, modern and plain' we know
it was an eyesore and had to go but it
nevertheless has special memories for
holidays makers and locals alike who have
viewed many pleasant activities since
1976.
However, The Bridge Over Blackpool Prom has gone as if it was never there.
Clifford Chambers.
Ashton Road, Blackpool
Stag and hen nights spoil resort
When is Blackpool going to get serious about its
intention to return to a family tourist resort?
We have more nightclubs in the town than anything else and they have
absolutely nothing to do with families?
The increasing number of hotels in the central area who take mostly stag and hen groups is dragging the whole area into the gutter.
The handful of hoteliers who, at great expense and hard work, have improved their properties, often achieving national accreditation, know that the decent visitors don't want to witness this drunken
behaviour and foul
language every weekend.
In fact, some reviewers on websites such as
TripAdvisor are steering potential visitors away from the central area and advising them to "stay in one of the hotels along the New South Promenade (furthest South) or North Shore" because "much of the trouble centres around the central promenade and town centre in the late weekend evenings in high season especially when stag and hen parties are in full swing".
Many European resorts have tackled the problem of too many stag and hen groups and are now better and safer places.
Isn't it time Blackpool did the same? Maybe then the families and the elderly will feel that its safe to return.
Name and Address supplied
Let's buy local
I live on the edge of Layton and agree with all the protests put forward against the proposed Tesco store.
I would like to take issue with the correspondent who said that it is time we protesters came into the modern world. I would say that it is he who is living in the past.
Has he not heard of global warming? Goods for supermarkets travel miles between warehouses and stores, causing pollution and global warming.
In contrast this week our Layton greengrocer had a special offer of two beautiful local cauliflowers for 1.
Valerie Greaves
Fordway Avenue, Layton
Charlie doing wheely well
I THOUGHT readers would like to know that "Charlie" the wheelchair cat is finally doing his sponsored wheelie walk for charity.
The wheelchair was purchased with money kindly donated by readers.
Charlie is now nearly 5 years old and is a very happy, active cat, training hard for the event.
Charlie's admirers are welcome to join him this Sunday at 2-4pm for his walk and afternoon tea
Christine Ashton
Cat Rescue
Thanks for such a special show
A big thank-you to all involved in the production of The Producers, but most of all for the artistry and the commitment of all on stage, to get this show to such a professional standard andimake this a wonderful and fascinating
production, a memorable
one.
Thank you, Tony and Sarah Stone, in having the courage and the fortitude in presenting this in the Grand Theatre.
This was something special.
Jacqui Veazey
St Leonards Road
Marton
Shield your child's eyes
Our eyes are 10 times more sensitive to UV light and children are most at risk.
Young eyes have bigger pupils and clearer lenses, allowing up to 70 per cent more UV light to reach the retina than in an adult.
Eye damage from the sun builds up gradually and is irreversible and can lead to cataracts and age-related macular degeneration.
I cringe when I see mothers with pushchairs offering no protection for their children.
I have seen children squirming trying to shield their eyes, the mother oblivious.
The sensible pram is one where parent faces the child.
Mr K Gudder
Clynton Avenue
Blackpool
Boycott Italian veal meals
Compassion in World Farming welcomes Sarah Brown's decision not to eat veal at the G8 summit in Italy. Animals are reared intensively, on slatted floors and a poor diet,
Calves reared to EU standards have not had a life worth living.
We urge other visitors to Italy to follow Sarah Brown's example: do not eat intensively reared veal. Ask for a higher welfare alternative or choose British veal on your return to the UK.
Unlike continental veal calves, British calves are fed a more natural diet, are provided more space and necessary bedding. If you intend to eat veal in a British restaurant, make sure it's British.
The rearing of male dairy calves for British veal, or to similar higher welfare standards, is a welfare friendly option, otherwise these calves would be killed at or shortly after birth as they are
unwanted by the dairy
industry.
For more information see Compassion''s Calf Life: wanted not wasted campaign at www.ciwf.org
Sarah Halevy
Campaigns Co-ordinator
Compassion in World Farming
River Court, Mill Lane
Godalming, Surrey
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