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Dear Sir ,
Parts of Barnehurst Road have not been re surfaced for
about 30 years but it does not stop people using it as
a race track. Despite a national television campaign explaining
why we have a 30 mph limit Bexley Council refuse to act
both in terms of the road and road safety. Would you not
agree that they should listen?
Yours faithfully
John Elkington
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Dear
Editor,
The
British Legion Hall which was destroyed by fire has
now been demolished. Speaking to a member of the British
Legion he told me that the hall was built over a World
War 2 shelter which could accomodate over 200 people
and is now visible. Would it be a good idea if the council
could be persuaded to preserve these shelters as it
is part of our heritage. I am sure it would be of great
public interest if organised tours could be made to
view these if they were fully preserved. Perhaps a campaign
could be arranged?
David Webb.
Published 02/01/05
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Barnehurst
Library
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Hanging
over us like the sword of Damicles is the imminent closure
of Barnehurst Library.
This rotten council refused to listen to our pleas and
decided to close it with a majority of three. The YES
councillors obeyed the whip and voted for the closure.
I exchanged many emails with the leader of the council
- Ball. It was evident however that there was no way he
would listen to any reasons for keeping open the library.
Their only interest is statistics - How many people come
through the door. The way they achieve this is to open
large libraries in town centres and give free internet
usage and issue DVD's and videos. Branch libraries no
longer play a part, even though Barnehurst library is
well used.
To use other libraries is now over a mile away for Barnehurst
residents. Many will have to drive, causing even more
congestion. Barnehurst library is the hub of Barnehurst.
I am convinced they wish Barnehurst to be swallowed up
and just be part of Bexleyheath.
Ball tried to tell me how wonderful Mobile Libraries are.
How can you compare our lovely building with a van? By
profession I am a Homebound Librarian and was extremely
insulted by his remarks. I know the importance of a local
library. Libraries can serve many functions apart from
issuing books and videos. For example local libraries
can offer support groups to the local residents and used
properly could become a vital part of our community.
The important thing now is to ensure the building is not
vandalised after closure and so hopefully can be reopened
when this rotten bunch are kicked out. My guess is the
council will do little to stop vandalism, giving them
a good reason to demolish the building and erect even
more housing.
Incidentally Ball lives at Northumberland Heath - Home
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How
many people were familiar with the British Legion Hall,
off Inglewood Road, Barnehurst?
Tucked up a service road backing on to Martens Grove it
was a charming building run by lovely people. As a member
of a folk music group we used this venue on a Wednesday
evening. The members enjoyed our music and came along
to listen and supply us with tea and biscuits free of
charge.
Although affiliated to the British Legion they received
little from them in the way of finance. The members built
the building in the sixties and it meant everything to
them. These people have done such a lot for this country.
How have they been rewarded? For years the building has
been plagued by vandalism. Graffiti adorned the building.
Windows were smashed. When boarded up, the boards were
smothered the next day. On Monday the final act was commited.
It is now destroyed by fire. Although not proven arson
would appear to be the cause.
I had the sad news of telling one of the members and took
him to see the damage. He is a modest man. When pressed
he will tell you of great heroic deeds he was involved
in in World War 2. He has seen many hard times. Even so
the sight of the building bought him to tears. If any
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