http://www.stirlingobserver.co.uk/comment/stirling-observer-letters/ Take a look at letters sent to the Stirling Observer newspaper. Your views on the latest news & our coverage of events. en-gb Stirling Observer no Take a look at letters sent to the Stirling Observer newspaper. Your views on the latest news & our coverage of events. Stirling Observer letters http://www.stirlingobserver.co.uk/comment/stirling-observer-letters/2008/12/23/who-will-pay-for-the-charity-tick-51226-22530921/ Tue, 23 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.stirlingobserver.co.uk/comment/stirling-observer-letters/2008/12/23/who-will-pay-for-the-charity-tick-51226-22530921/ Sir, – I manage Plus, the local charity which was recently awarded a Stirling Provost’s Civic Award. http://www.stirlingobserver.co.uk/comment/stirling-observer-letters/2008/12/23/arcade-attractions-51226-22532076/ Tue, 23 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.stirlingobserver.co.uk/comment/stirling-observer-letters/2008/12/23/arcade-attractions-51226-22532076/ Sir, – We were dismayed to read Betty Hogg’s letter “What’s going on at Arcade?” (December 11). http://www.stirlingobserver.co.uk/comment/stirling-observer-letters/2008/12/10/treat-staff-with-respect-51226-22438448/ Wed, 10 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.stirlingobserver.co.uk/comment/stirling-observer-letters/2008/12/10/treat-staff-with-respect-51226-22438448/ Sir, – For many this is always an exciting time but we know it can be frantic trying to get everything ready for the big day. I want to gently remind your readers to remember that shop workers are people as well. http://www.stirlingobserver.co.uk/comment/stirling-observer-letters/2008/12/10/city-needs-houses-not-a-superpub-51226-22438745/ Wed, 10 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.stirlingobserver.co.uk/comment/stirling-observer-letters/2008/12/10/city-needs-houses-not-a-superpub-51226-22438745/ Sir, – There is no doubt that the credit crunch is here to stay. http://www.stirlingobserver.co.uk/comment/stirling-observer-letters/2008/12/10/city-needs-houses-not-a-superpub-51226-22438745/ Wed, 10 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.stirlingobserver.co.uk/comment/stirling-observer-letters/2008/12/10/city-needs-houses-not-a-superpub-51226-22438745/ Sir, – There is no doubt that the credit crunch is here to stay. http://www.stirlingobserver.co.uk/comment/stirling-observer-letters/2008/12/05/more-must-be-done-to-catch-speeders-51226-22404990/ Fri, 05 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.stirlingobserver.co.uk/comment/stirling-observer-letters/2008/12/05/more-must-be-done-to-catch-speeders-51226-22404990/ Sir, – I am pleased to see that our police have managed to catch and prosecute two drivers who were both driving at more than twice the national speed limit. http://www.stirlingobserver.co.uk/comment/stirling-observer-letters/2008/12/03/more-must-be-done-to-catch-speeders-51226-22387213/ Wed, 03 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.stirlingobserver.co.uk/comment/stirling-observer-letters/2008/12/03/more-must-be-done-to-catch-speeders-51226-22387213/ Sir, – I am pleased to see that our police have managed to catch and prosecute two drivers who were both driving at more than twice the national speed limit. http://www.stirlingobserver.co.uk/comment/stirling-observer-letters/2008/11/26/pubs-create-no-go-area-for-tourists-51226-22334994/ Wed, 26 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.stirlingobserver.co.uk/comment/stirling-observer-letters/2008/11/26/pubs-create-no-go-area-for-tourists-51226-22334994/ Sir, – I regularly conduct parties of family and friends from abroad and England on visits to Stirling Old Town and, in particular, to the environs of Baker Street and the Spittal Street approach to the Castle. http://www.stirlingobserver.co.uk/comment/stirling-observer-letters/2008/11/19/give-everyone-a-fair-deal-on-city-centre-parking-51226-22284374/ Wed, 19 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.stirlingobserver.co.uk/comment/stirling-observer-letters/2008/11/19/give-everyone-a-fair-deal-on-city-centre-parking-51226-22284374/ Sir, – Stirling Council has with great secrecy managed to plan and carry out the destruction of mature trees on the perimeter of Kings Park. Wanton destruction and environmental scarring come to mind, all in the pursuit of motorists and the council's penchant for finding avenues for income generation by stealth. Try to have a mature tree removed from your own property and see how quickly the council reacts. http://www.stirlingobserver.co.uk/comment/stirling-observer-letters/2008/10/22/councillors-will-face-voters-anger-51226-22082532/ Tue, 21 Oct 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.stirlingobserver.co.uk/comment/stirling-observer-letters/2008/10/22/councillors-will-face-voters-anger-51226-22082532/ Sir, – Can we add our shock and dismay at the news about the proposed felling of trees and the installation of parking meters at the Kings Park. A few questions come to mind. http://www.stirlingobserver.co.uk/comment/stirling-observer-letters/2008/10/22/municipal-vandals-wreck-urban-gem-51226-22082542/ Tue, 21 Oct 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.stirlingobserver.co.uk/comment/stirling-observer-letters/2008/10/22/municipal-vandals-wreck-urban-gem-51226-22082542/ Sir, – If your lead report “Council to chop down 20 trees in Kings Park” had been published on April 1 one would have assumed it to be an ill-conceived joke – but this is real and it is a piece of municipal vandalism. http://www.stirlingobserver.co.uk/comment/stirling-observer-letters/2008/10/22/teetotally-ignored-51226-22082549/ Tue, 21 Oct 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.stirlingobserver.co.uk/comment/stirling-observer-letters/2008/10/22/teetotally-ignored-51226-22082549/ Sir, – The Stirling Observer edition of October 8 included a special feature on alcohol awareness. It was backed by no fewer than 14 producers and distributors of alcoholic drink, all of whom have a vested interest in preventing forthcoming public regulation. Among notable absentees was Alcoholics Anonymous. http://www.stirlingobserver.co.uk/comment/stirling-observer-letters/2008/10/17/safety-concern-at-torbrex-51226-22049518/ Thu, 16 Oct 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.stirlingobserver.co.uk/comment/stirling-observer-letters/2008/10/17/safety-concern-at-torbrex-51226-22049518/ Sir, – There has been no report in the pages of the Stirling Observer about it but last week a girl suffered two broken legs in a road accident near the junction of Polmaise Road and Springwood Avenue in Torbrex. http://www.stirlingobserver.co.uk/comment/stirling-observer-letters/2008/10/15/wasting-police-time-51226-22030846/ Tue, 14 Oct 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.stirlingobserver.co.uk/comment/stirling-observer-letters/2008/10/15/wasting-police-time-51226-22030846/ Sir, – With so much vandalism, under-age drinking and other such related crime, I have just witnessed a gross waste of police time. http://www.stirlingobserver.co.uk/comment/stirling-observer-letters/2008/10/15/safety-concern-at-torbrex-51226-22030864/ Tue, 14 Oct 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.stirlingobserver.co.uk/comment/stirling-observer-letters/2008/10/15/safety-concern-at-torbrex-51226-22030864/ Sir, – There has been no report in the pages of the Stirling Observer about it but last week a girl suffered two broken legs in a road accident near the junction of Polmaise Road and Springwood Avenue in Torbrex. http://www.stirlingobserver.co.uk/comment/stirling-observer-letters/2008/10/08/bins-appeal-51226-21983960/ Tue, 07 Oct 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.stirlingobserver.co.uk/comment/stirling-observer-letters/2008/10/08/bins-appeal-51226-21983960/ Sir, – Stirling residents have been doing their bit for the environment by making sure their brown and grey bins and blue boxes are filled every week with the correct items. http://www.stirlingobserver.co.uk/comment/stirling-observer-letters/2008/10/08/missing-the-point-on-council-spying-powers-51226-21983965/ Tue, 07 Oct 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.stirlingobserver.co.uk/comment/stirling-observer-letters/2008/10/08/missing-the-point-on-council-spying-powers-51226-21983965/ Sir – I read with some concern the article by Kaiya Marjoribanks entitled "Council officers must get permission before spying" (Observer, September 24). It would appear to me that Councillor Neil Benny is seriously misguided over this issue. http://www.stirlingobserver.co.uk/comment/stirling-observer-letters/2008/10/08/cambusbarron-is-fantastic-51226-21984405/ Tue, 07 Oct 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.stirlingobserver.co.uk/comment/stirling-observer-letters/2008/10/08/cambusbarron-is-fantastic-51226-21984405/ Sir, – Thought I would drop you a line, having recently spent 14 days in lovely Cambusbarron and historic Stirling. http://www.stirlingobserver.co.uk/comment/stirling-observer-letters/2008/10/08/samba-thanks-51226-21984409/ Tue, 07 Oct 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.stirlingobserver.co.uk/comment/stirling-observer-letters/2008/10/08/samba-thanks-51226-21984409/ Sir, – A vote of thanks to the Stirling Observer for helping local samba band, Beat That, attract new recruits. http://www.stirlingobserver.co.uk/comment/stirling-observer-letters/2008/10/01/bb-celebrations-51226-21930777/ Tue, 30 Sep 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.stirlingobserver.co.uk/comment/stirling-observer-letters/2008/10/01/bb-celebrations-51226-21930777/ Sir, – The 25th Stirling (Dunblane) Boys’ Brigade would like to get in touch with all former members and friends of the company to invite them to our Celebration Service on Saturday, October 4.