Freedom of speech 1940's style

The Keighley News today published a piece about my opinion on The Haworth Village Association's minuted decision to charge a £1 admission charge to the village's Main Street during the 1940's weekend.
I, and by far the majority of people I have spoken to, think it is wrong.
An association member seems to think I should ask his permission before voicing an opinion and another churlish member has banned from from viewing the sparsely attended Facebook page of the association because I dared to express an opinion on there.
To both I say this. The Forties Weekend is a celebration of a time which changed the direction of not just this country but the world. One thing it brought about, in this country certainly, was freedom of speech without recrimination...but not if you cross the might of The Haworth Village Association.
Or to quote Corporal Jones of Dad's Army, "They don't like it up 'em Sir."

Who says ageism isn't rife?

I don't usually repeat a blog but this is worth reading. HERE

The oicks running broadcasting may refer to the "tea and wee" brigade but walking along the street yesterday I was followed by a youth and his girlfriend. He thought it insanely amusing to break wind very loudly and his overweight, pimply companion agreed.

I told him he was an ignorant pig. He seemed to have trouble understanding the three syllable word.

Voice over

I have just thoroughly enjoyed doing the voice over work for a local lady's project on the fascinating subject of hedge-laying.
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Haworth Villagers' Association

We're pleased to invite applications for FREE membership of The Haworth Villagers' Association. The primary aim will be to provide functions and events which benefit the village as a whole and are spread right through the year.
One of our first ideas is to launch a Haworth Carnival, probably in August of each year, and focussed in Central Park.
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Haworth In Bloom

Had a great day with the judges for Haworth In Bloom today. The village is just short of reaching its Spring splendour but there was plenty of colour and great efforts have been made, particularly by Haworth Primary School and the Bradford Parks Department in Central Park.
Now we need a great push and community effort for the summer judging in July. Let's see everyone making a supreme effort, even if it's only a window box or planter outside your home.

I have been banned!

I've now had it confirmed by the Haworth Village Association, most of whose members are there to promote their trade, that I have been barred from their Facebook page. What did I do wrong? Criticised them, and I dared to promote my business on their page without paying the £100 membership fee. Good heavens.
These are the people who are dictating who does what, where, why and at what cost in the village of Haworth. Such a shame. The real villagers and people with its best intentions at heart should be given a chance...but don't dare hold an opinion unless you've asked permission.

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