{"id":15988,"date":"2025-08-29T22:59:37","date_gmt":"2025-08-29T21:59:37","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/wenvoe.org.uk\/?p=15988"},"modified":"2025-08-29T23:04:28","modified_gmt":"2025-08-29T22:04:28","slug":"15988","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/wenvoe.org.uk\/?p=15988","title":{"rendered":"The Gang Master Pockets The Money"},"content":{"rendered":"

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VILLAGE ENVIRONMENT GROUP<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

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The Gang Master Pockets The Money<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

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Hallelujah! The team have been struck a couple of blows by Age Concern. Firstly, we have been questioned over the viability of using people past their sell by date. Secondly for taking defenceless folk away from their loved ones to complete arduous tasks whilst the gang master pockets the money.<\/p>\n

None of this was found to be true when the team was infiltrated by two undercover local government officers. As you can see from the photograph, they stood out like sore thumbs. Steve and Tony, they called themselves. The investigation concluded that the oldies were better off working and keeping well, rather than using up valuable space in care homes around the area.<\/p>\n

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This month the boys tidied up around the fringes of the Walston Castle, plus tidying up the roundabout in Greave Close. A kind lady supplied cold drinks and Gareth’s wife Sue gave us tea and biscuits when the work was done. Tony and Steve were so impressed by the comradeship, that they decided to join us in the future. We appreciate all the goodwill that comes our way. Being able to remember who was at the last meeting, has become a bit of a challenge, but when we meet up it’s like making new friends.<\/p>\n

Our next gathering on September 8th will be at the entrance to Clos Llanfair. Big John will bring his favourite tool.<\/p>\n

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