tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4100191807181791936.post2115522986889067281..comments2012-05-09T20:20:42.983-07:00Comments on THE FAULKNER JOURNAL: BEDFORD CHORAL SOCIETY and BSOCllr Lynne Faulknerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03678227299563948672noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4100191807181791936.post-7612680076775679562008-11-30T11:10:00.000-08:002008-11-30T11:10:00.000-08:00Elaine - I did not dodge the question but gave a s...Elaine - I did not dodge the question but gave a straight answer to Eric Devan and you.<BR/><BR/>Yes I will attend the Bedfordshire Music Legacy Concert and support<BR/>our fine young musicians playing<BR/>at their final concert as a Bedfordshire Countywide service.<BR/><BR/>Many of the 60 countywide services including Bedfordshire Music face 'disaggregation' to smaller units under the 2 Unitary Councils if agreement is not reached on sharing services.Cllr Lynne Faulknerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03678227299563948672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4100191807181791936.post-27248266309751466332008-11-25T23:09:00.000-08:002008-11-25T23:09:00.000-08:00Your missing the point Cllr Faulkner - and your do...Your missing the point Cllr Faulkner - and your dodging the questions! <BR/><BR/>Why is the County Council wasting so much money when there are businesses closing down every day right across the Bedfordshire area, would you not agree the money could be spent alot better?<BR/><BR/>I mean, come on how much did that rug cost?<BR/><BR/>As for my Children, they were due to perfom at the concert; however, my husband and I have decided that they should not play as a matter of principle.<BR/><BR/>I hope you too will be boycotting the concert and all of the other legacy events planned.<BR/><BR/>Yours elaine<BR/><BR/>'resident who lives within your ward'Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4100191807181791936.post-86963748421739431262008-11-24T13:34:00.000-08:002008-11-24T13:34:00.000-08:00Elaine The schoolchildren in Bedfordshire Music's...Elaine The schoolchildren in Bedfordshire Music's orchestras play in several concerts a year and the Legacy Concert will be a final chance for them to display their musical talents. If your child was playing, how would you feel if the concert was boycotted?Cllr Lynne Faulknerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03678227299563948672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4100191807181791936.post-38124189880998199352008-11-24T13:05:00.000-08:002008-11-24T13:05:00.000-08:00I agree with Eric, as one of your voters (I live i...I agree with Eric, as one of your voters (I live in Wilstead) I believe that like John Mingay, you should also boycott the concert. <BR/><BR/>Who are you kidding, there is not a penny of taxpayers money being spent to host this legacy concert?<BR/><BR/>The residents of Wilstead expect better of you...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4100191807181791936.post-46137416704677935942008-11-24T11:55:00.000-08:002008-11-24T11:55:00.000-08:00Eric - do not believe everything you read in the l...Eric - do not believe everything you read in the local media. <BR/><BR/>Yes I will attend the Legacy Concert because I am Vice Chairman of Bedfordshire Music which is one of the best County Music Services in the UK. The musicians will be school students who will perform free of charge.<BR/><BR/>Most of the 'legacy' money is being spent on planting trees in Marston Moreteyne, to provide a 'green lung' in a barren area of Bedfordshire.Cllr Lynne Faulknerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03678227299563948672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4100191807181791936.post-78667731108405515032008-11-24T08:34:00.000-08:002008-11-24T08:34:00.000-08:00Cllr Faulkner, as you are such a fan of musical co...Cllr Faulkner, as you are such a fan of musical concerts, will you be attending the legacy concert for the County Council, as widely reported in the local media?<BR/><BR/>I have just moved to Bedford and can't believe that my taxes are being wasted in this way, by a so called Conservative run Council. Frankly it is a disgrace. <BR/><BR/>I would strongly urge you to do like my Councillor, John Mingay and boycott this event too.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com