Don’t meddle in Syria

4:50pm Friday 7th June 2013

When Tony Blair was making the case for British involvement in Iraq he claimed “there is only one side for sensible and decent people to be on” – by which of course, he meant his side.

Skydivers are highlights

4:41pm Friday 7th June 2013

I am writing in response to Miss G Eaving (Covingham) letter in the Adver of June 3. I live in Wanborough with my husband and three teenage sons. We too experience the sky diving from the comfort of our garden on a regular basis. But unlike Miss Eaving, we actually enjoy watching the skydivers come down on a lovely sunny day, and really cannot see what Miss Eaving’s problem is, or what threat to her health it is!

NHS surpassed a US airman’s expectation

4:35pm Friday 7th June 2013

On June 1, at 5.45pm an unfortunate DIY accident earned me a visit to A&E at the Great Western Hospital. As an American working for the US Department of Defense, I have personally never had to use the NHS for injuries or ailments and have only seen the news media coverage of the system which tends to be rather negative. I am writing to commend the excellent care I received at the Great Western Hospital from the time I walked through the door until I was discharged on June 2 following my surgery. The reception staff in A&E promptly recognised the severity of my injury and summoned the ER doctor who immediately initiated treatment. I was triaged and scheduled for theatre due to the severity of my injury. While in the A&E and Surgical Assessment Unit I was continuously provided with updates as to the extent of my injury by the orthopaedist and the reason a visit to the operating suite was required. When in the SAU, I could hear the nurse on the phone arranging a bed for me in the Aldbourne ward and also watched her personally attend to four other patients while there. The professionalism and dedication of the staff in A&E, the Surgical Assessment Unit, and the entire nursing staff on Aldbourne Ward was stellar and I have the upmost respect to the staff for the treatment received. My heartfelt thanks to the staff for a job well done!

Graffiti is turning street into a slum

5:12pm Friday 7th June 2013

Since the street artists, as we must call them, were allocated a graffiti wall at the rear of Goddard Avenue, I and many others have noticed a decline in our area.

Not so much fun for residents

5:10pm Friday 7th June 2013

To the customers of the Redlands Airfield and Skydive London businesses.

Soldier is more zero than hero

4:58pm Thursday 6th June 2013

How reassuring that cowards like Sgt Andrew Thomas McMahon are thought so highly of in our armed forces.

Cosmetics are not just for these young people

4:57pm Thursday 6th June 2013

HG Smith is a frequent contributor to Your Views, and whose rhetoric I respect.

Plan a festive market

4:28pm Friday 31st May 2013

So again this year no Christmas Market, or worse still, an attempt at an excuse for one which would be an insult to the people of Swindon.

Why are we hiding art?

5:34pm Thursday 30th May 2013

I think we should be concerned about the future of Apsley House, the current home of our museum and art collections in Bath Road.

Time council cleaned up its act over waste

5:07pm Thursday 30th May 2013

I find it unbelievable that Swindon Council has imposed a limit of four green bags on households in Swindon and are blaming the weather last year because they could not cope.

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