{"id":9790,"date":"2021-06-01T23:31:49","date_gmt":"2021-06-01T22:31:49","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/wenvoe.org.uk\/?p=9790"},"modified":"2021-06-01T23:34:48","modified_gmt":"2021-06-01T22:34:48","slug":"may-letters","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/wenvoe.org.uk\/?p=9790","title":{"rendered":"May\u00a0 Letters"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><em><strong><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif; font-size: 18pt;\">May\u00a0 Letters<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\"><span style=\"color: #ff8c00;\"><span style=\"font-family: times new roman,times,serif;\">(The Editor<\/span><\/span><\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"1649\" data-permalink=\"http:\/\/wenvoe.org.uk\/?attachment_id=1649\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wenvoe.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/pen-purple-e1614791460176.jpg?fit=150%2C194\" data-orig-size=\"150,194\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"letter02\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wenvoe.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/pen-purple-e1614791460176.jpg?fit=231%2C300\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wenvoe.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/pen-purple-e1614791460176.jpg?fit=150%2C194\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-1649\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wenvoe.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/pen-purple-e1614791460176.jpg?resize=122%2C158\" alt=\"Pen+ink\" width=\"122\" height=\"158\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\"><span style=\"color: #ff8c00;\"><span style=\"font-family: times new roman,times,serif;\">s are not responsible for opinions expressed, although every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of the <\/span><\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\"><span style=\"color: #ff8c00;\"><span style=\"font-family: times new roman,times,serif;\">information. The editors reserve the right to protect the anonymity of anyone who wishes to contribute articles or letters for the magazine provided they are aware of the identity of any such person. )<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"1652\" data-permalink=\"http:\/\/wenvoe.org.uk\/?attachment_id=1652\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wenvoe.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/quill-purple-e1634204129242.jpg?fit=100%2C42\" data-orig-size=\"100,42\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"quill-purple\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wenvoe.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/quill-purple-e1634204129242.jpg?fit=100%2C42\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wenvoe.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/quill-purple-e1634204129242.jpg?fit=100%2C42\" class=\"wp-image-1652 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wenvoe.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/quill-purple-e1614791868200.jpg?resize=200%2C84\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\" height=\"84\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><em><span style=\"font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">I recently had to undergo surgery to one of my<\/span><\/em><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><em><span style=\"font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">eyes. I would like to thank my wonderful friends and<\/span><\/em><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><em><span style=\"font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">neighbours for all their help and support. I would be<\/span><\/em><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><em><span style=\"font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">absolutely lost without them, and count my blessings<\/span><\/em><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><em><span style=\"font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">each day.<\/span><\/em><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><em><span style=\"font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Thank you,<\/span><\/em><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><em><span style=\"font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Carol Wyllie<\/span><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"1652\" data-permalink=\"http:\/\/wenvoe.org.uk\/?attachment_id=1652\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wenvoe.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/quill-purple-e1634204129242.jpg?fit=100%2C42\" data-orig-size=\"100,42\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"quill-purple\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wenvoe.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/quill-purple-e1634204129242.jpg?fit=100%2C42\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wenvoe.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/quill-purple-e1634204129242.jpg?fit=100%2C42\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-1652\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wenvoe.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/quill-purple-e1614791868200.jpg?resize=200%2C84\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\" height=\"84\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><em><span style=\"font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">I would like to thank all my family and friends<\/span><\/em><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><em><span style=\"font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">for the kind wishes and cards on the occasion of my<\/span><\/em><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><em><span style=\"font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">recent 90th Birthday.<\/span><\/em><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><em><span style=\"font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Thank you,<\/span><\/em><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><em><span style=\"font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Mary Turner<\/span><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"1652\" data-permalink=\"http:\/\/wenvoe.org.uk\/?attachment_id=1652\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wenvoe.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/quill-purple-e1634204129242.jpg?fit=100%2C42\" data-orig-size=\"100,42\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"quill-purple\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wenvoe.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/quill-purple-e1634204129242.jpg?fit=100%2C42\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wenvoe.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/quill-purple-e1634204129242.jpg?fit=100%2C42\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-1652\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wenvoe.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/quill-purple-e1614791868200.jpg?resize=200%2C84\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\" height=\"84\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><em><span style=\"font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Whoever was responsible for the loud fireworks<\/span><\/em><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><em><span style=\"font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">on Thursday evening the 20thMay, should consider<\/span><\/em><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><em><span style=\"font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">the effect they had on the elderly people and the<\/span><\/em><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><em><span style=\"font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">dogs and animals. Not a good idea.<\/span><\/em><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><em><span style=\"font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">(Name withheld)<\/span><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<hr \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; May\u00a0 Letters (The Editors are not responsible for opinions expressed, although every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of the information. The editors reserve the right to protect the anonymity of anyone who wishes to contribute articles or letters for the magazine provided they are aware of the identity of any such person. ) &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; [&#8230;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_is_tweetstorm":false,"jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","enabled":false}}},"categories":[138],"tags":[],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/p6cWjO-2xU","jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":9282,"url":"http:\/\/wenvoe.org.uk\/?p=9282","url_meta":{"origin":9790,"position":0},"title":"March Letters","author":"Alan Williams","date":"3rd March 2021","format":false,"excerpt":"\u00a0 March Letters (The Editors are not responsible for opinions expressed, although every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of the information. 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