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Letters - March 9
A lesson in manners
Everyone is aware of the lack of good
manners in today's society.
Good manners mean consideration for other people, being courteous, helpful and
respectful.
How do we change this situation around?
If parents won't teach their children good manners, a good start would be for them to be taught in primary school.
"But the curriculum is already over-loaded," I can hear the teachers cry.
Well, as far as I am concerned, in this case we must get our priorities right.
A well mannered class sits and listens while subjects are taught, thus enabling the teacher to get on and teach their subject without interruption or chaos.
There are many problems in the classroom these days where some (but not all) pupils are incapable of the self-discipline required to sit and learn.
This fundamental problem must be tackled head on and this is where good manners, taught in primary school, are the answer.
The turnaround wouldn't happen overnight, but, if we are to take the mayhem out of our schools, this must be the place to start.
Good manners are the rock-like foundation on which all our relationships are based and children learning these valuable skills will lead much happier and more fulfilled lives as adults.
Mrs J Geddes
Whitemoss Avenue
Normoss
Sanctuary is the best place
I absolutely agree with Craig
Redmond of the Captive Animal Protection Society (The Gazette,
February 23).
Blackpool Zoo's elephants, along with all other zoo elephants living in Britain, should be re-homed in suitable sanctuaries, where they will have the space and company vital to their physical and mental wellbeing.
I was surprised to read how Coun Williams now thinks along these lines as, when he worked at
Blackpool Zoo, in the days when it was council-owned, he was very much in favour of the elephants being kept there.
In fact, he was always very quick to defend the zoo on any issue.
I, personally, think zoos are
nothing more than heartbreak
hotels for the furred and feathered, where animals spend a boring, empty life as prisoners behind bars – having committed no crime at all.
Before anybody mentions
endangered species, may I add that most animals in the zoo are not
endangered.
It is all about keeping the animals captive purely for financial gain.
So let's find a better home for our zoo elephants.
Pat Price
Lytham Road, Blackpool
Closure very sad
LIKE many people we are saddened to lose the Booths store where we have shopped for many years.
Our charity, cat rescue will, also miss the generosity of the customers who have
donated food in the store.
The food was always top quality and, recently, in the cold weather, when we
struggled to get the food warm, a small note on the bin led to lots of packet food.
So thank you to all who
donated over the years.
Cat Rescue
St Annes
Great to see building safe
It is indeed good news that Yates's rotunda can be saved and it is to be hoped that the same
applies to its Talbot Road facade.
Although the Clifton Street side of the building has gone, it may ease the sense of loss when it is realised that it had already been completely rebuilt in 1914 to allow the enlargement of the Tivoli Cinema – hence the bland brickwork on that side.
This fact may justify some
flexibility and imagination in the design of its replacement.
Ted Lightbown
Layton Road, Blackpool
Let us know about pool plan
I am sure all local swimmers will welcome the good news about Kirkham baths.
However, that is a small and older pool and those who used the modern full size St Annes pool regularly for many years are still waiting.
We would be glad to know when, or indeed if our pool will ever be reopened.
There have been too many
rumours about what plans there may be for the site.
Although we are silent, I am sure the people who used this lovely pool have not forgotten it, and the circumstances of its
closure.
Let us have an honest answer in print about the future for this valuable facility.
Marion Amos
Audley Close
Lytham
Thanks for charity disco
I am writing to thank everyone who attended the charity
children's disco at Highfield Methodist Church on Saturday February 28, which raised 345 to support of the Muir Maxwell Trust.
The trust is an epilepsy charity which provides much needed practical support to children and their families .
A very special thank you goes to Jack's Belles, DJ Travis and everyone else who gave up their afternoon to ensure the event was a success. For information about the charity contact
Catherine Bell on 07515 877909.
Catherine Bell
Second Avenue
Blackpool
Credit crunch part of cycle
The Bank of England has now decided rate cuts will not help solve the economic crisis and
started quantitive easing.
All their efforts are for nothing.
This crisis is part of an economic cycle and all we can do is let
matters take their course.
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