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| | Linda Moorcroft became one of the Councillors of the [[Parish Council]] in 1998. | | Linda Moorcroft became one of the Councillors of the [[Parish Council]] in 1998. |
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| − | '''Arden Grove, Main Road, Lacey Green''' | + | '''Hallmark May 1999 a letter to the Editor was published from James Moorcroft''' of [[Ardengrove]], Main Road, Lacey Green, regarding the Website. click [[Website]] for the complete letter. |
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| − | By James Moorcroft
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| − | May 1999 | |
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| − | Dear Sir,
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| − | I read the last Hallmark from back to – front. (You may make your own conclusions’). Browsing through “Green Wellies” I found myself alternately smiling and wincing (especially as one still aspiring to ownership of a “people mover”). Yes, people could take offence, but the jibes were generalised and largely tongue in cheek. I concluded that to read this wry outspoken observation in our humble magazine was most refreshing.
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| − | Turning to “Letters to the Editor” I was very sad to see a much different, personal attack on someone I admire...Mike Robbins. Quite apart, from his invaluable contributions to past LGP productions (he has raised the quality hugely), his efforts in putting together and maintaining our village website, thereby bringing us into the 21st century, deserve hearty congratulations. At the very least they deserve a bemused “good for you”.
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| − | What is totally undeserved is the line by line demolition of Mike’s well intentioned article on the Internet, written so that others could benefit (free of charge) from Mike’s considerable knowledge and experience of computer-related topics. Turning (or surfing!) to the site itself, the writer would find that Mike Robbins 1s totally dependent on the co-operation of local organisations and residents to feed him news and information. He doesn’t make things up or attempt any journalism, merely acting as a “posting board” for items of local interest. He has succeeded by skill and effort in making it a visually attractive and lively site, well worth visiting time and again.
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| − | The website will not replace traditional media like Hallmark for many years. Hallmark is a great magazine which I (having Internet access both at work and at home) would not be without. The Internet adds a different dimension. Who knows - one day the Hallmark may read itself out to partially sighted folk.
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| − | I hope I have avoided making the kind of attack I am lamenting. I know Mr. Hardy plays an active part in our community for which we are very grateful. Maybe if the “Tele Cottage” in our new Village Hall comes to fruition there will be a chance for him, and all villagers, to visit our website. Then I think we could all agree to give praise where praise is certainly due.
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Latest revision as of 06:31, 17 June 2024
Linda Moorcroft became one of the Councillors of the Parish Council in 1998.
Hallmark May 1999 a letter to the Editor was published from James Moorcroft of Ardengrove, Main Road, Lacey Green, regarding the Website. click Website for the complete letter.