Letters - Saturday, November 21, 2020

Regarding the pandemic, the Second World War was far worse. Perhaps the people of that generation were more adult and responsible.

They did what was required of them, tried to help each other and tried to keep cheerful. I asked my mother once “Did you ever think we would lose the war?” “No, never”, was her reply. I’m convinced we won because we refused to give in, although it was hell.

The lovely Sir Tom Moore fought in Burma against the Japanese. Someone we know who died recently, his early memory was of the Liverpool Blitz. His mum was killed, he lay under rubble for two days with a badly burned arm until he was rescued. He was five years old.

We will beat the virus if we stick together and help each other. If people are selfish and panic buy you are depriving others of essential things – soap, sanitiser, toilet paper – that they need to fight the virus.

Our NHS workers (who must be exhausted by now) are doing their best. Let’s help them just by obeying the rules to help others.

Wearing a mask? It’s no big deal! Cutting down on moving around. Is that so difficult now the weather isn’t all that good?

Do we really need five holidays a year? Tomorrow will be better if we try not to be selfish. Keep safe, keep happy.

Mrs PS Ogden,

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Virus

Is this what we have come to?

One of the most disappointing aspects of the lockdown has been the cases where people have reported their neighbours to the police over some minor rule break which has resulted in them being fined.

Is this what it has come to, a nation with such a rich history of being good dependable neighbours?

Some might say that they deserve what they got, and should have stuck by the rules, but I just think it is a sad state of affairs.

Steve Crees

via email

Council

Extended hours for advice service

We are pleased to announce Wyre Council is funding additional extended hours on our Adviceline service for Wyre residents.

Given the additional needs presenting within the community due to the pandemic, from November 23, residents will be able to contact our new local Extended Hours service, with the lines being open from 4.30pm to 7pm, Monday to Friday, and 9am to 1pm, Saturday and Sunday. We can help with issues around benefits, housing, relationships, furlough and employment.

We also offer debt support, help for those struggling to pay their energy bills, and can make referrals to local food banks.

We can also make referrals to Wyre Council for help with assisted bin collections, council tax support, discretionary housing payments and any other council related issues.

Local residents can call 01253 775196 and speak to someone who can help them access the right help and be directed to the most relevant organisation.

Guy Simpson

Advice services manager

Citizens Advice Lancashire

Environment

Going electric will take a long time

The PM has said that all cars will be electric after 2020.

With the cost of a new car – £20,000 plus – how many people could afford to purchase one?

Cars produced now are so well built they can do 100,000 miles no problem.

Is the Government going to stop people driving petrol and diesel cars etc and, if so, what is going to happen to the million cars on the road?

I think it is going to take at least 20 to 30 years for all vehicles to comply to green energy.

Stan

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Politics

Learn to think before you speak

If only Donald Trump had learned to engage his mind before his mouth, perhaps he would have appealed more to the many millions of the American citizens who were eligible to vote.

His pre-election outspoken and incorrect comments were so totally out of order.

Masses of Americans would realise that he is no longer fit and able to be re-elected.

Mr R Urquhart

via email