Sad day if green space is to be lost

Dear Editor, I’m totally disgusted by the fact that there are plans to build on the Woodhall and Faskine greenbelt.

At a time when we should be trying everything to make adults and children get outdoors for exercise and mental health reasons, we are going to have this place destroyed so some businessmen can make more money.

I have spent lots of time in this area cycling, walking, watching wildlife, and even used this area to train to do a halfmarathon for charity. This is a diamond on our doorstep and it should be promoted to bring visitors to the area.

If the people putting money into this scheme really care about our area, they would put money into our town centres rather than waste an amazing sanctuary we have. Once it’s gone we’ll never have it back.

I never knew the history behind this place. I was amazed to find out about the mansion that was here, and I learned what a ha-ha was.

We should also use this place to teach the history of our communities. It’ll be a sad day if Orchard Brae get their way.

I Nisbet, Coatbridge Fishingrights Dear Editor,

You would not miss Alex Neil MSP if he was out in the dark, because the brass on his neck would be glowing.

He says fishermen were sold down the river [Advertiser, March 28].

Well, his government’s policy is to stay in Europe – so these fishermen would be under European rules for the rest of their lives. The First Minister would sell the fishing rights to keep us in the European Union.

Jack Turner, via email Tripsforwarveterans Dear Editor,

It’s the Royal British Legion’s belief that every WWII veteran should have the chance to revisit the battlefield on which they served.

Thanks to new LIBOR funding from HM Treasury, we are now able to offer a fully funded trip to anyone who served in our armed forces during WWII.

However, as there is no unified record of WWII veterans, I am reaching out to Advertiser readers in the hope that they can help us spread the word.

The trips will take place between now and autumn, and a family member and a carer will also be able to go along and share this pilgrimage of remembrance.

It will give WWII veterans – now mostly in their 90s – a chance to meet up with fellow ex-service men and women, and pay respects to their fallen comrades.

Veterans who may be interested can apply through Arena Travel on 01473 660800, or visit www.arenatravel.com/ journeysofremembrance.