So fortunate to have a speedy GP service
ON reading about how long the people of Coventry have to wait for a doctor’s appointment – as much as three weeks in some instances – I think that here in Bedworth, some of us are very fortunate.
My wife rang for an appointment with our local doctor at 8.15am, and was given one for 9.10am that same morning; a 55-minute wait.
On returning home after picking up the medication from our local pharmacy, which was prescribed for her, I looked at the clock and it was 9.35am. So from ringing up for an appointment, being diagnosed and then receiving the medication, took all of one hour and 20 minutes. Is this some kind of a record? Peter Surtees Bedworth
Thanks to those who keep us safe
THE recent return of snow brought inconvenience to many residents and increased danger on our roads. But two good points strike me.
The city council staff gritting the main roads did a great job, safeguarding us day and night, along with our fine emergency services.
The weather forecasts were remarkably accurate, almost to the hour. I do not know how the meteorological experts work together, nationally and internationally, but Bablake Weather Station no doubt plays an important part. Thanks and congratulations to them all. Cllr David Skinner (Con) Westwood Ward
Our visits to boarding school
SEEING Remember When photograph of the City of Coventry Boarding School in Thursday’s paper (Mar 15) I thought I would send in these photographs of my brother Michael Eppy, pictured with his twin sisters Pat and Jo, on visiting day.
I seem to remember it was usually on a Sunday once a month and there would be a coach laid on to take us all there.
I remember he helped to make some canoes with the other boys and had a photograph taken of it at that time. I am unsure though whether he still has the photograph. Josephine Oriel Vitols Keresley
Libraries offer online access
IN answer to Mr Foster, who was concerned about being able to access public information available online (Mar 16); all our libraries have computers that are available for users with staff and volunteers who will be able to help with access. That is why this council has worked so hard to keep library facilities open across the city. Cllr Kevin Maton (Henley) Cabinet member – education, skills and libraries
This is how Trump won over America
CHRISTOPHER Bucktin uses his column in the Coventry Telegraph to deliver a vitriolic rant against Donald Trump’s presidency (Mar 15).
Like so many in the media he still cannot understand why America voted Trump into office against their advice. If only Bucktin had listened to ordinary Americans instead of lecturing them.
If Bucktin had listened to Americans from its industrial heartland or had listened to Americans from the fly-over states of the West, he would have realised Hillary Clinton was disliked. Frankly, Clinton was there to be beaten.
Working class Americans were angry their jobs and heritage had been sacrificed in the name of free trade. Pennsylvania, once the home of the Bethlehem Steel company, voted for Trump. West Virginia, once the centre of the US’s coal industry, voted for Trump by a landslide.
Americans weren’t against immigration but they did resent illegal immigration. Even more, they resented the Washington elite’s apparent condoning of it. Obamacare, however well intentioned, was deeply unpopular and it resulted in many Americans suffering an immediate rise in the cost of their medical insurances.
Perhaps most damaging to Clinton, was the view amongst Democrat activists that Bernie Sander’s attempt to become the official Democrat candidate had been sabotaged by the party’s hierarchy. This hierarchy disliked the socialist Sanders more than they disliked Trump. Clinton was not forgiven for this betrayal and her campaign was only given lukewarm support. This was crucial because in America, where only just over 50 per cent of the electorate vote, it is imperative to get your supporters out on voting day. This is what the Democrat activists failed to do.
Trump activists got his supporters out to vote and it is why he won. Fake news or Russian intervention had nothing to do with it.
Christopher Bucktin’s weekly rants just confirms to Americans that they were right in voting for Trump. Bucktin is a part of the elite swamp that grassroots America wants Trump to drain. In the meantime the American economy is showing signs of genuine improvement with employment participation rates rising for the first time in decades. Trump’s supporters are happy whilst Clinton and Democrat activists are arguing.
One never knows the future, but Trump could win again, but perhaps next time more convincingly. Mr Bucktin should take note. Martin Judge Lime Tree Park