Typical hostility over horse fair weekend

AS a treat for my granddaughter, I took her to Kenilworth to see the annual Horse Fair.

Sadly the weather was rather unpleasant with rain much of the day, but there were still many hardy souls who were displaying their horse and traps on the high street.

My granddaughter had brought some apples to feed to the horses whilst I chatted to the owners.

We then went for something to eat at a local pub only to find that it was shut, which was very disappointing. We were informed that the pub had closed early on Thursday and Friday and was not open at all on the Sunday.

I would have thought any good business would encourage and welcome the increase in trade that the horse fair brings.

Sadly I do feel that this is typical of the hostility that the travelling community face. I have written a letter to the brewery. Phyllis N Bembridge Ball Hill

Shocked by sentence

UPON reading the Telegraph on Saturday (Apr 28) regarding the deaths of the two children, I am astonished by the sentence given to the driver. His defence barrister stated that although he was over the drug limit with cocaine, he argued that he was “not necessary grossly impaired by the drugs”. What a load of rubbish.

This man is a career criminal who should be locked away for a long, long time.

I hope that the authorities lodge an appeal to increase this man’s sentence. John Hesketh Bedworth

Time to take back our vital services

THE NHS was created by people who recognised that a healthy society was to be of benefit to all, socially and economically, and was an essential part of what was needed to build a future prosperous country.

So why are we not demanding that politicians of all parties work together with health professionals to ensure that this vital service is protected and fit for purpose for future generations?

The fact that the NHS and social care needs restructuring and refunding has been obvious for years and most politicians recognise it but any suggestion that it must mean tax increases makes them think of the next election and they lose interest, even though most of the population accept tax increases are inevitable if we are to support a longer living population.

To our politicians, self preservation tops all.

This country has been going downhill for the past 30 years regardless of who has been in power which is clearly shown in the deterioration of services that once held our society together.

There is little to be proud of when all the political parties have implemented policies that have left us with a low wage, insecure country where millions of people are supported by state benefits, where schools, mental health, disability support, the justice system and most public services have been subject to massive cuts or closure.

I would suggest to people that we adopt the slogan ‘taking our services back’ and start demanding that if services are not reinstated, we will vote to remove any politician responsible for supporting these cuts from power at the next election. Bob Arnott Holbrooks

Should Sky Blues be the middle men?

WHEN Coventry play Morecombe in the season’s last Division 2 football match on Saturday, a draw would mean that Coventry are certain of making the play-offs while Morecombe would avoid relegation.

I am too honest to suggest that both teams keep the ball in the middle of the pitch and well away from the goals. Paul Graham Nuneaton

An alternative view of Lady Herbert’s

RE: Pic of the Day (Apr 27). Here’s another view of Lady Herbert’s Garden in the spring.

The picture says it all! Chris Tobin Stoke