tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-124376727346302421.post4892375228887558626..comments2023-05-23T13:29:46.550+01:00Comments on Welcome to www.PaulFarmer.com: Abbeygate news - HomeUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-124376727346302421.post-23090503520895288012007-04-19T09:58:00.000+01:002007-04-19T09:58:00.000+01:00Your printer sounds very much like my children!!Your printer sounds very much like my children!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-124376727346302421.post-37227462365465936182007-03-20T13:45:00.000+00:002007-03-20T13:45:00.000+00:00I am very disappointed by your comments and, like ...I am very disappointed by your comments and, like Ms Hemmingway, find point six strange, to say the least.<BR/><BR/>I am pleased that "Hoffy" is now making some comments. Perhaps other contributors may have something to say about the loss of middle schools even though you are not prepared to.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-124376727346302421.post-70648520632767248992007-03-17T12:53:00.000+00:002007-03-17T12:53:00.000+00:00Thank you for your kind apology, which was neither...Thank you for your kind apology, which was neither needed nor expected.<BR/><BR/>I can find no Hemmingways in Abbeygate Ward. If you think otherwise by all means let me know your address confidentially via email:<BR/><BR/>mail@PaulFarmer.comCharlotte Howardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07467747146428741758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-124376727346302421.post-50657408719382925622007-03-17T09:41:00.000+00:002007-03-17T09:41:00.000+00:00It is not a fascination. I am merely interested to...It is not a fascination. I am merely interested to find out what the views of my local councillor are. I am also interested in getting to know him as a person, rather than just a political figure. That's all. Sorry if my questioning has caused offence. It was not intended.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-124376727346302421.post-62690124335162311082007-03-17T09:17:00.000+00:002007-03-17T09:17:00.000+00:00I see that you have joined "Sara Brinkley's" facin...I see that you have joined "Sara Brinkley's" facintion with middle schools and my children. How interesting!<BR/><BR/>I do not intend to comment further on these subjects, and am unlikely to allow others to.Charlotte Howardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07467747146428741758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-124376727346302421.post-77906736943261580922007-03-16T22:33:00.000+00:002007-03-16T22:33:00.000+00:00Just out of interest, whether out of the two or th...Just out of interest, whether out of the two or three tier system has the education system as a whole succeeded your children? Did they go on to higher or further education? Did you ever consider home education? What are your views on this?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-124376727346302421.post-64409604659719847132007-03-16T15:29:00.000+00:002007-03-16T15:29:00.000+00:00I agree with all the points above but I feel point...I agree with all the points above but I feel point 6 is a little harsh on your own children!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-124376727346302421.post-15845357785433668112007-03-16T14:00:00.000+00:002007-03-16T14:00:00.000+00:001. See my last comment above.2. There is no "par...1. See my last comment above.<BR/>2. There is no "party line": the current proposal was put forward unanimously by an all-party panel, including LibDems and Labour.<BR/>3. I have no opportunity in this debate to "use my personal integrity".<BR/>4. I do not know what opportunity you have to "give (your) loyalty" to me, nor do I understand what you mean.<BR/>5. I simply thought DN would be interested to comment on my description of his stance. I am not losing sleep that he hasn't.<BR/>6. What the three tier system did for my own children is not as important as getting the system right for all children in the future, whether that be in the two or three tier system.Charlotte Howardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07467747146428741758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-124376727346302421.post-33385275270326794682007-03-16T10:28:00.000+00:002007-03-16T10:28:00.000+00:00I am disappointed in your response. You seem to b...I am disappointed in your response. You seem to be sitting on the fence and not prepared to give your opinion.<BR/><BR/>Although this is not an issue for the forthcoming town elections, I would like to know your views and whether you will be keeping to the party line or using your personal integrity. I prefer to give my loyalty to someone who is (to use your own words) prepared to put his head above the parapet.<BR/><BR/>You say that you do not want to debate this issue now but at the same time, you would like Cllr Nettleton to join in the debate. I see that you have commented on his football blog and that he has not responded there because his site is not dedicated to parochial issues. Why are you not prepared to give some of your time to this very important issue?<BR/><BR/>I look forward to learning your views on the possible closure of middle schools. Did your own children receive the three tier education and, if so, were you satisfied with it? If not, what were the advantages of the other system?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-124376727346302421.post-43749584125300205752007-03-14T18:31:00.000+00:002007-03-14T18:31:00.000+00:00Having taught in the two and three tier system, I ...Having taught in the two and three tier system, I believe there is much to be said on both sides; but I stress this is a COUNTY council decision. It has nothing to do with the local DISTRICT/BOROUGH and PARISH/TOWN council elections on 3rd May. Anybody who says it is is either misguided or mischievous. Voting for the country elections will be in May 2009, so I suggest you consider your opinion then. I have enough on my plate in the way of controversy, without adding to the middle school debate; and I therefore do not intend to add to it here. Others are welcome to.<BR/><BR/>I am intrigued that you notice that Hoffy and Nettleton do not contribute to these pages. The former implied that its because I don't comment on his and the latter says he is too technically challenged.Charlotte Howardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07467747146428741758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-124376727346302421.post-6868171080587094302007-03-14T13:21:00.000+00:002007-03-14T13:21:00.000+00:00I am disappointed that you have not yet given your...I am disappointed that you have not yet given your views on Middle School Education.<BR/><BR/>It is a very important issue. I have voted Conservative for most of my life, but I need to know your opinion on this topic before I make my decision this time.<BR/><BR/>I see from your web page that you have had a career in education and I am sure your views will be well founded.<BR/><BR/>Thank you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-124376727346302421.post-75528135738671301392007-03-12T12:17:00.000+00:002007-03-12T12:17:00.000+00:00I have been reading through your Blog while I have...I have been reading through your Blog while I have a break from my work. I am very concerned about the loss of middle schools as you know. I am still waiting to hear your personal views on this subject.<BR/><BR/>I also note that Cllr Nettleton and "Hoffy" no longer leave comments on your new blogging page. Why do you think this is? There isn`t the debate now that occurred on your previous site which is a pity.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-124376727346302421.post-16995335376791216462007-03-10T13:46:00.000+00:002007-03-10T13:46:00.000+00:00Am I the first this year to hear a cuckoo in Bury ...Am I the first this year to hear a cuckoo in Bury St Edmunds?<BR/><BR/>I was in the Abbey Gardens yesterday evening and one flew over!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-124376727346302421.post-58269179754593703022007-03-08T22:07:00.000+00:002007-03-08T22:07:00.000+00:00It`s late and I am tired - sorry email is google.c...It`s late and I am tired - sorry email is google.com. I will email you tomorrow Ms Hemmingway. In the meantime what are other bloggers` views on middle school education:Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-124376727346302421.post-83964626471316787012007-03-08T19:55:00.000+00:002007-03-08T19:55:00.000+00:00I agree with you completely Sara. I taught in a mi...I agree with you completely Sara. I taught in a middle school many years ago.Perhaps you'd like to e-mail me about this. It's susanhemmingway@yahoo.co.ukAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-124376727346302421.post-15399299086045252222007-03-08T09:21:00.000+00:002007-03-08T09:21:00.000+00:00My children have been to middle schools and I cann...My children have been to middle schools and I cannot praise them enough. Suffolk County Council has always been at the forefront of educational philosophy and I feel that the loss of middle schools would be a great backward step. They provide a means of prolonging childhood which passes all too quickly. Children have enjoyed the opportunity to be creative which is so often denied them when they attend seconary school.<BR/><BR/>What do you think?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-124376727346302421.post-74484785762308392812007-03-08T07:13:00.000+00:002007-03-08T07:13:00.000+00:00For info about Sufolk school organisation:Email: s...For info about Sufolk school organisation:<BR/><BR/>Email: sor@cyp.suffolkcc.gov.uk<BR/>Web: www.suffolk.gov.uk/sor<BR/>Phone: 08456 031 842Charlotte Howardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07467747146428741758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-124376727346302421.post-82597888923265198102007-03-08T01:52:00.000+00:002007-03-08T01:52:00.000+00:00Your apparent dedication to the disabled is formid...Your apparent dedication to the disabled is formidable Cllr Farmer. This blog (and your former blog) is testiment to your hard work. Having lived in many areas in the past, I am very impressed with your apparent close relation with those of us who live within your ward. I suppose what I am trying to say is thanks :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-124376727346302421.post-26657808510417525302007-03-07T22:54:00.000+00:002007-03-07T22:54:00.000+00:00I did indeed misunderstand. Have just re-read your...I did indeed misunderstand. Have just re-read your post and now I see. <BR/><BR/>I think it's a good thing to have some space just there - it gets too chocca with cars. As I have said elsewhere, I'd like to see cars completely out of the town centre - particularly off Angel Hill.Christina Shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13468272095988376050noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-124376727346302421.post-63685477740759378352007-03-07T22:25:00.000+00:002007-03-07T22:25:00.000+00:00Are middle schools being abolished throughout the ...Are middle schools being abolished throughout the whole of Suffolk then? If so, when? I think it would be a great shame.What do you think?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-124376727346302421.post-13027919373062213162007-03-07T18:46:00.000+00:002007-03-07T18:46:00.000+00:00I wonder if I have created some confusion (not unu...I wonder if I have created some confusion (not unusual!). The space in the photo is not intended to be created for cars with disabled badges, but for NO cars, so that those in wheelchairs and on buggies can cross the road using the dropped curve.<BR/><BR/>We do of course have quite a lot of disabled-only on-street parking spaces in town, and plenty at the Nelson Rd/Risbygate St car park - which is now given over entirely for this purpose. There are also the temporary (and I think quite satisfactory) WCs there, which is handy. But the advantages of our loo situation is rarely trumpeted in the press!<BR/><BR/>Park and Ride is something that we have been experimenting with (successfully) and are looking into in depth. I would add that during the five weeks around last Christmas we accomodated 3.4% more car parking events than in the same weeks in 2005. This is partly due to the electronic signs and partly the change to more short stay parking nearer the town centre.<BR/><BR/>But then I would say that, wouldn't I?!Charlotte Howardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07467747146428741758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-124376727346302421.post-82081408985604000182007-03-07T16:31:00.000+00:002007-03-07T16:31:00.000+00:00I think it is a very good idea to have disabled sp...I think it is a very good idea to have disabled spaces outside shops. I think there should be a space reserved for people with young children too. Anyone with a baby or a small child will understand!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-124376727346302421.post-79072800085186352007-03-07T11:25:00.000+00:002007-03-07T11:25:00.000+00:00I totally agree that there should be priority plac...I totally agree that there should be priority places given to the disabled in town, but I agree with you that a lot of people won't like that. <BR/><BR/>From what I can see, however, the multi storey has generally has plenty of spaces available (tho it didn't always over the Christmas period) and the able-bodied can easily use it. <BR/><BR/>What I saw in the multi-storey on one occasion, and it saddened me, was a very elderly couple who had parked and were slowly making their way down for the walk into town. I thought at the time how wrong it was that spaces in town were most likely taken up by people who could much more easily have done that walk. <BR/><BR/>I am very keen on a permanent park and ride scheme for Bury as well as a *much improved* public transport system. What are your thoughts on a park and ride?Christina Shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13468272095988376050noreply@blogger.com