I think perhaps I have been misunderstood.
I wasn't levelling any crticism at the pc and, to Michael's point, he is absolutely right that the pc did stand steadfastly against the nuclear waste issue, for which they should be applauded. I also support all the hard work they put in across many local issues, often with little thanks.
However, back to my point, Hilary and then subsequently Michael both comment that they think the villagers are apathetic. I was merely making the point that I don't necessarily agree - as shown by the dump campaign. My final (sarcastic) comment was my way of saying that surely Hilary (as I was initially replying to her post) and the rest of the pc can see that such a campaign demonstrates anything but apathy. Apologies if it came over the wrong way.
However the frustration remains, just as Saflog points out that the real power lies elsewhere and so sadly no matter how hard we shout - villagers, action groups, pc - we just don't seem to be heard on the big issues. Yes we should all perhaps come along to pc meetings but will it make a difference to anything but minor local matters - probably not. Anyway I might just surprise you one of these days and come along to a meeting
As for this site I would say don't be too negative too quickly.
Facebook wasn't built in a day!!
It will take time and word of mouth before it gets properly established.
I'm certainly having fun on here
I've only made a handful of posts and already I have wound up the pc, got a job as stile mender and recruited another Steradent fan. I've also suggested via email that the cricket committee sign up so we can use the area to communicate.
How's that for a start?!
