Thank you, lads, for helping my brother
ON behalf of my semi-invalid brother and sisterin-law, I would like to thank the three young men who came to my brother’s aid when his invalid scooter developed a fault and he was stranded in the middle of the road.
This incident happened in the Llandudno Road area of Rumney on the evening of Friday, July 31.
Between them, they tried to fix the fault but when that failed, two of them put my brother in their car, whilst the third lad pushed his scooter back to his home.
During their conversation, they learned that my brother had been on his way to get a fish and chip supper, so they turned tail and got the suppers for them and when they delivered back to the house, they refused payment and said to enjoy the meal on them.
Doesn’t that restore your faith in human nature, especially at a time when there are so many bad things going on around you?
My brother didn’t get their names but will be eternally grateful to them, as am I. Take care of yourselves, lads, and stay safe, the world needs more people like you.
Pauline Lee
Rhiwbina, Cardiff
It’s not garbage... it’s leaver rubbish
IN response to your recent correspondence from a resident of Barry in which he accused us “Remainers” of peddling “garbage”, I would like to request how he, as a supporter of a disaster built on lies and false promises, defines “garbage” (it is interesting to see that he is already embracing the parlance of our soon to be masters, the US of A, instead of using the correct term on these shores of “rubbish”).
I await with keen anticipation as to the benefits he and his fellow leavers see as for the future of this fair island.
Or will it be the same old drivel of “corrupt EU” (where is their evidence?, and I suggest he takes a long, hard look at the Blond Buffoon and his cronies), “sovereignty” (never been lost), “independent nation” (see sovereignty), “make own trade deals” (going well, that one!), “take back control” (as per trade deals), “control immigration” (we always could - just never enforced) etc, etc. Never mind, you are assured of being able to wave your little dark blue passport in the queue alongside other tier three nations if you ever get over your disdain for all things European and decide to visit at a future date.
In the meantime, I trust you will be super patriotic and only buy goods manufactured by British companies and forsake all this foreign “garbage” thus doing your (and your fellow “Brexiteers”) bit to make Britain great again!!
AW Jones
Llandrindod Wells
75th anniversary of VJ Day today
THE 75th anniversary of VJ Day and the ending of the Second World War is taking place today.
It is with deep regret that I am unable to attend events this year to commemorate the occasion because all events have been cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic.
This is a significant moment in our nation’s history which needs to be marked appropriately.
The Welsh Government is working closely with the UK Government, the other devolved administrations and partners such as the Royal British Legion and Armed Services
in Wales to ensure that our veterans who played a part in the Far East campaign that brought an end to the Second World War are remembered and receive our thanks in a way that is appropriate given the current restrictions.
The key elements of the day are as follows:
The official commemorations will begin at 11am when a national moment of remembrance will be marked with a two-minute silence.
During the afternoon, the Red Arrows will conduct a UK-wide flypast tribute over Edinburgh, Belfast, Cardiff and London.
In the evening, VJ Day 75: The Nation’s Tribute, a special programme will be broadcast on BBC One.
I encourage everyone to send their own message of support and share memories via social media channels – using the hashtags #VJDay75 #DiwrnodVJ75.
Mike Hedges MS
Swansea East
My brother didn’t get their names but will be eternally grateful to them, as am I Pauline Lee Rhiwbina, Cardiff
Was nothing learned from this?
THERE are remarkable similarities between the fatal Stonehaven train derailment and the Glanrhyd Bridge collapse of 19 October 1987, when a rain train on the Heart of Wales Line fell into the river at Glanrhyd Bridge near Llandeilo and four people died.
In that case the tracks were flooded and it was unwise to have allowed the trains to run at all.
It suggests that those who run the railway system in Scotland learned nothing from the Glanrhyd disaster, namely that in flood conditions trains should not be operated. Cedric Moon Whitchurch, Cardiff
Pedal towards a healthier you
DIABETES UK is looking for people from Wales to get on their bikes and take on the UK Wide Cycle Ride this September.
This September take your fitness up a gear and complete our coast to coast virtual challenge. You can pick your distance from one of four routes: Beginners may want to tackle the 120-mile Route One – the equivalent of Newport to Dolgellau. Experienced cyclists who are after a challenge may find the 950-mile Route Four, the equivalent of Land’s End to John O’Groats, more their speed.
The aim is to challenge yourself – at your own pace – and pedal towards a stronger, healthier you. You can also get family, friends or colleagues along for the ride.
During the past few months, demand for our services has reached unprecedented levels and our own funding has been significantly impacted. People with diabetes need us now, and so we need your support to be able to continue fighting. Join us, and your support can change lives.
There are an estimated 260,000 people living with diabetes in Wales − a condition where there is too much glucose in the blood because the body cannot use it properly. If not managed carefully, both type 1 and type 2 diabetes can lead to devastating complications, including sight loss, amputation, kidney fail