Table top sale raised £518 - thanks very much

10:37am Thursday 8th May 2008

The Table Top Sale held at Lanehouse Methodist Church Hall on Saturday, April 26 raised an amazing £518. The committee would like to thank the many people who donated sale items and raffle prizes, with a special thank you to: Kate Austin for her generosity, Sarah Liddell for the badge and raffle ticket sales and Andy from Harbour Times. Finally a big thank you to the many people who came along and supported this very worthwhile cause.

Cutting under-age drinking is a police priority

7:09pm Wednesday 7th May 2008

In response to the letter Crack down on drunken crime' from C. J. Neil, of Dorchester (Echo, April, 29), I too am concerned about the wide availability of cheap alcohol and the problems it causes.

Laugh-a-minute show was fantastic

10:55am Wednesday 7th May 2008

Having decided against another boring evening in front of the television watching the same old programmes, my wife and I went along to the Pavilion on Saturday evening with our friends to watch Weymouth Drama club's Amateur production of 'Allo 'Allo.

Have a tea party and help an animal charity

10:52am Wednesday 7th May 2008

I am writing as a supporter of Britain's pet charity, The Blue Cross, to invite you pop the kettle on and take part in a nationwide tea party to help needy pets.

Selfish attitude among more senior citizens

6:05pm Tuesday 6th May 2008

I was astounded at the unbelievably selfish attitude adopted by your interviewees in the article Panic at pumps over petrol shortage fears' (Echo, April 28).

Does anyone remember Peter Shields?

11:58am Tuesday 6th May 2008

My father-in-law, Peter Shields, was born in Weymouth but he and his mother soon left the area and touch with close family.

'Improvements' have not helped Radipole Village road safety one bit

10:44am Monday 5th May 2008

I have to say what a total waste of tax payers money the so-called improvements are in Radipole Village.

It is time for a change on the parish council?

9:55am Monday 5th May 2008

I write regarding the farce that is called Crossways Parish Council. I moved to Crossways in 2006 and am amazed at how this parish council is run.

Inconsiderate parkers will cause public order problems

6:39pm Sunday 4th May 2008

I am writing to draw attention to the traffic situation in East Street, Weymouth, opposite the Governor's Lane Car Park.

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Why our political system will never change

10:35am Sunday 4th May 2008

Finally a reader of our Echo (We've too much local government' by Colin Lucas, Echo, April 25) has seen the light as to how us taxpayers are funding a system which must date back over 100 years and as each year goes by is costing more.

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