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There are benefits to be seen from closing Gwynedd schools

I SYMPATHISE with the parents and residents of Bro Dysynni in their concerns regarding the re-organisation of primary education in the Tywyn catchment area, and I understand that any period of change can be difficult.Read

Action needs to be taken about cats in Gwynedd

A LADY from Porthmadog complained, rightly so, to the Gwynedd Council Public Protection Service about the cats, some of them feral, who were plaguing the estate where she lives.Read

Comments on the RAF inaccurate and unfortunate

THE latest letter from Dr Robyn Lewis lacks his usual attention to detail: it is not through Compton Bassett, but Wooton Bassett, that the passing corteges are honoured by the townspeople.Read

A new Welsh Language Act could stop the protest

THAT Osian Jones has been sent to prison saddened me greatly. He was sentenced to 28 days for refusing to pay fines and costs totalling £1,120, imposed after he had painted pro-Welsh slogans on two English-based chain-stores in Bangor.Read

Decision to throw Pwllheli snack bar owner out is not just

I AM writing about what I perceive as a grave injustice, perpetrated by Dwyfor Council.Read

No-one should belittle the courage of our troops

I BELIEVE that the Herald editor of letters is of the opinion (and rightly so) that everyone is entitled to their opinions in a democracy. Read

Dr Lewis should go to Korea and test his freedom of speech

I WRITE to advise Dr Robyn Lewis that the letter I wrote castigating him for his comments against the RAF was not nameless although it appeared so in the Herald of November 19. Read

New hope for Criccieth Golf Club

WITH reference to recent correspondence in your newspaper regarding Criccieth Golf Club, and in particular concerns raised as to its future existence as a golf club, I am pleased to report that at the club’s annual meeting, held last Thursday, November 26, members gave backing to the new Executive Committee’s attempts to ensure the continuation of Criccieth Golf Club.Read

Congratulations to Caernarfon clerk for Commonwealth event

I AM sending a word of congratulations to Ms Kathryn Owen as town clerk of the Royal Borough of Caernarfon for the splendid organisations you did with the Commonwealth Baton Relay through the town on Monday, November 9. Read

Why should I have respect for troops fighting Vietnam-type wars?

BOTH Alwyn Humphreys of Rhos, and our old courageous friend "Name and address supplied" castigate me for daring to criticise the Royal Air Force. Read

You can now donate to the Caernarfon mayor's Christmas fun

ON behalf of the mayor, donations are welcomed to the Caernarfon Mayor’s Christmas Fund 2009. Read

Closing schools will improve education in Gwynedd

CYNGOR Gwynedd will decide which primary schools reorganisation models to propose for formal consultation in a full council meeting on December 10 for an area in the south of the county. Read

Robyn Lewis is at his best yet again

WITH consummate ease learned Dr Robyn Lewis uses his magical pen to ignite debate in the Herald yet again. Read

Why move Ysgol yr Hendre?

As a Seiont ward ratepayer I feel betrayed. Yes, there is a need for a new Ysgol yr Hendre. But why is it unquestionably accepted that the only solution is to disregard all other options?Read

If vandals attack Nefyn playground make them clean it up

IN your latest issue (November 19) under the banner headline "40k playground for town gets the go- ahead", it is good news for Nefyn. Read

Action needs to be taken to deal with Pwllheli flooding

I AGREE with Anwen Davies that less talk and more action is required concerning the flooding in the Pwllheli area.Read

Dr Lewis would have struggled as a letter writer under the Nazis

AT THIS poignant time of year when the nation remembers all who have given their lives for their country in conflicts past and present, it is disturbing and unpleasant to see a letter from Doctor Robyn Lewis seeming to condemn the air force for the lives they have taken. Read

Robyn Lewis couldn't have picked a worse time to insult the RAF

IT WAS with a feeling of profound repugnance, that I read Robyn Lewis’s letter.Read

Caernarfon fireworks display was a huge success

I WOULD like to thank all those who took part in making the fireworks display such an enjoyable event last Thursday despite the rain. Read

Caernarfon singers were brilliant at Commonwealth event

I WOULD like to congratulate Côr Plant Cynradd Caernarfon which included members from all the towns’ schools, and the instrumentalists and choir from Ysgol Syr Hugh Owen for the splendid performance they gave at the ceremony of presenting the Commonwealth Games Baton at the castle. Read

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