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October holiday not logical

Dear Editor, – Please could someone explain to me the logic behind a public holiday the first Monday in October.Read

October holiday not logical

Dear Editor, – Please could someone explain to me the logic behind a public holiday the first Monday in October.Read

Council must explain its thinking

Dear Editor, – Walter Markham’s criticisms of PKC planning (PA, September 23) will resonate with many people.Read

ALRA thank coffee call supporters

Dear Editor, – On behalf of Auchterarder Leisure and Recreation Association (ALRA), I wish to thank all the people who supported the coffee morning in the Aytoun Hall last Saturday morning. In particular I would like to thank all the members of the clubs and associations in the town who volunteered to assist in the running of a successful and enjoyable event.Read

Pomarium under siege for years!

Dear Editor, – Reading the disgusting state of affairs in the once well-kept Pomarium Flats “...Under Siege” (PA, September 23) it would appear nothing has change since I left Perth and the council’s housing department continue with their notorious policies without ever having the common sense to monitor situations before they reach this appalling state.Read

Remarks are outdated and sexist

Dear Editor, – I have just choked on my breakfast after reading John Eoin Douglas’ letter in Friday’s Perthshire Advertiser.Read

Yobs target beautiful Kinnoull

Dear Editor, – Wanted! Volunteers for Neighbourhood Watch in Kinnoull.Read

Voters are politically and economically powerless!

Dear Editor, – Some years ago I studied Scots Law at Dundee University. The main thing I learnt was the utter powerlessness of ordinary people in Scotland – more extreme than in any other part of the United Kingdom, or any other western democracy.Read

Foul language mars rugby at Perth

Dear Editor, – Visiting Perth from Edinburgh on Saturday afternoon (September 17) I attended the local rugby team’s 1st XV game against Kirkcaldy and was disappointed to note the steady stream of abuse against the referee by a few individuals on the sidelines. It provides the wrong message to youngsters in the crowd.Read

Demolition diminishes the Fair City

Dear Editor, – In his well-reasoned and relevantly detailed letter (PA, September 23) about the necessity of preserving the Perth City Hall for us all and adapting it for the present times, Barry Pringle is right on the button.Read

Call for a single university for Scotland

Dear Editor, – It is high time that the Scottish Government took on the vested interests of the educational establishment by creating a University of Scotland in order to rationalise the current distressing mishmash of universities and former polytechnics masquerading as such.Read

Call to preserve City Hall in its entirety

Dear Editor, – I was outraged to learn of Perth and Kinross Council’s decision to demolish the City Hall.Read

PKC charging disabled is ‘disgraceful’

DEAR Editor, – I am writing to inform you how disgraceful I think it is for Perth and Kinross Council to start charging the disabled for annual maintenance of fixed installations such as chairlifts.Read

SNP/Liberal administration have ‘launched all out attack on elderly’

DEAR Editor, – In reply to the letter from Victor Clements (PA, September 9), I would relish the opportunity to serve on the Perth and Kinross Council for the Highland Ward and call to account the SNP/Liberal coalition who currently form the administration which Mr Clements is hoping to join.Read

Stirling shopper will boycott Perth

Dear Editor, – Our family make regular shopping and leisure visits to Perth. These days shall come to an end if the City Hall disappears.Read

Saints perform better in front of big crowds?

Dear Editor, – As a lifelong supporter of Derby County Football Club, and more recently a supporter of St Johnstone (I attend every time I can when visiting Perth) you will understand that ‘my cup runneth over’ after last weekend’s results. Derby have won all their games so far this season, and then, wonderfully, St Johnstone humiliated the mighty Celtic in Glasgow. I noted that Celtic had an attendance of more than 40,000, and last time I looked McDiarmid Park attracted around 3,500 for a home game. Could it be that the Blues perform better in front of big crowds?Read

Help is there if you genuinely need it

Dear Editor, – I would like to thank Barbara Vaughan (PA Letters, August 26) for providing me with both a barn door and a banjo to hit it with.Read

BT Wholesale works in mysterious ways

Dear Editor, – I am delighted that our local devolved government member wishes to encourage a national telecommunication company to increase the provision of broadband speed to rural Perthshire (Letters PA, September 2).Read

One step, two step, dog mess!

Dear Editor, – After reading the story from Mr Peter Hunter regarding the dog mess in North Muirton, it beggars belief that it is quoted that a minority don’t clean up the mess. I feel it’s the minority who do clean it up!Read

Studio could breathe life into City Hall

Dear Editor, – With regard to the fate of the City Hall could I make a plea to Perth council members. May I endorse a suggestion that the hall be converted into purpose-built studios together with a small auditorium and even a tourist information desk.Read

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