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We've found that the vast majority of Ashtead residents are overwhelmingly supportive of SSAFA, Headley Court, the Armed Forces and our campaign. The 90 or so objectors, and their attitudes, do not represent most Ashtead residents from everything we've seen. Please, in thanks to all those people, bear that in mind when posting!
Thank you to everyone who's helped achieve this wonderful result. We've known from the outset that the concerns raised were misplaced. SSAFA and the families concerned will now have the chance to prove that. We know they'll be more than equal to the task.
Oh, and thanks for all the fish
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| Name: Malcolm Gibson From: Anglesey |
as an ex member of the RAF i count myself fortunate not to have recourse to the excellent treatment available to Servicemen at DMRC. however i know plenty who have and i know of the high regard it is held in. Serviceman and their families are stationed all over our country and the DMRC is unfortunately for most families, a long journey away. Somewhere close to the site of DMRC is desperately needed to accommodate visiting relatives and families who, whether they realise it or not, are part of the treatment of rehabilitation for some of the horrific injuries our Servicemen have sustained. There is a SSAFA House in the town where i live and its well known by all the locals but if it wasn't for the small plaque by the door commemorating its opening you wouldn't be able to tell it from any of the other houses in the neighbourhood. The house is always quiet, well maintained and has a well tended garden out the front. Just an average house in an average street. I haven't read every post on this forum but I've had a good nose around. I'd wager long odds that the residents of Grays Lane haven't read a single one of them, maybe someone should point them in this direction and let them see for themselves what the level of feeling is on this issue. They need reassuring that No 36 isn't going to become 'Party Central' in fact I'd say, quite the opposite, families visiting an injured relative aren't going to be in party mode are they? The traffic increase will be barely noticeable and as for the noise, wasn't it a nursery school before that? of course, they are deathly quiet aren't they? Residents of Grays Lane... rest assured you will hardly know they are there.. unless you go out of your way and come out from under your stones and behind your perfectly trimmed hedges to actually meet some of these families. Go on... you may surprise yourself!! I fully support the SSAFA application. The sooner this issue is put to bed the better for all concerned.
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| Name: Lyn Whiteside From: Bournemouth E-mail: nospam@nospam.com |
Whilst I have no direct involvement with any members of the armed forces I, like many, feel deep gratitude for the sacrifices they make on our behalf. Surely the least these men deserve is to have somewhere their families can stay whilst they undergo rehab? I wish you the best of luck in this endeavour.
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| Name: Dave Husein From: Based in Cyprus E-mail: nospam@nospam.com |
Firstly, congratulations on a well researched and impartial approach to the 36 Grays Rd Issue. I sincerely hope the aim is achieved I find myself lost for words... While people sleep soundly in their beds at night, men and women as young as 18 face mortal danger providing a service for reasons in which they may not even believe. The men and women of the British Armed Forces are wildly regarded as one, if not the most professional and committed voluntary force in the World. They act with selfless commitment maintaining incredibly high moral standards under unbelievable stresses and strains. "Less-We-Forget" I wonder if those privileged individuals within Surrey opposed to the Grays Rd facility have considered all the facts and are able to bare the cost on their consciences. The people that will be affected, should the Grays Rd facility be denied are the families of Armed Forces personnel. We, the armed forces have become accustomed to second rate treatment by members of the British public. The families support our soldiers during operations and peace at huge personal cost. They suffer constant upheaval supporting the Government of the day in conditions that would have most of those opposed this facility squirming for hired help. Their arguments against Grays Rd are based upon the most unpalatable human quirk... GREED. I am completely disgusted by their short sighted, selfish and unjustified concerns for the price of their houses. Who on earth are they to decide who is worthy to walk amongst them. Money, influence and power are the enablers here. Why else would the inaccurate arguments of such a small minority even be considered against an overwhelming majority? The days of a large British Armed Forces, where every family would have had serving members are gone. These days would have negated the requirement for such a debate. All I can say to those in Surrey opposed to 36 Grays Rd is "YOU SICKEN ME". Dave Husein
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| Name: Saintstone From: ARRSE E-mail: nospam@nospam.com |
After reading the comments in the guestbook, I guess that certain people in parts of Surrey are staring to feel under pressure eg. "Mrs White". How narrow minded can you be, is this cause not a worthy one? All I can say is after being part of this crusade for basic human rights, it's nice to know that the majority of people care enough about our Forces to actually do something about the conditions that Service Families are put under. A big thanks to everyone. concerned. 
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| Name: P Bellamy From: Northampton UK E-mail: nospam@nospam.com |
Everything possible should be done to help these heroes that have been injured in the cause of our freedom to recover as best as possible. Instead of giving each refused asylum seeker £3000 to go home, we should be giving all of that money and more to the health and well being of our brave armed forces. God bless them all 'Lest-We-Forget'
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| Name: Roger Antolik From: Wiltshire E-mail: nospam@nospam.com |
I spent time in Headley Court and didn't ever see one person from the local neighbourhood show any interest in the place....I'd like to think that things had changed since then, but maybe not. This campaign should pity the objectors because they are clearly so detached from reality that they have lost all sense of reason and propriety. Ask of them what they have given, except their stockbroker and hedge fund taxes, and you'll probably find that they haven't got much stomach for a fight. Good luck.....there's a massive support for you developing. And more importantly, good luck (and health) to everyone who gets to the marvellous place that is Headley Court and its wonderful staff.
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| Name: Charlie McGrogan From: Scotland E-mail: nospam@nospam.com |
I only heard about this whole situ tonight and I am still trying to get my head around it. I am a disabled ex WO (infantry) and have no regrets ref my service etc. but cannot understand the appaling attitude of the local residents. We are lucky in Scotland having excellent facilities at the Erskine Units, Hollybush in Ayr, BLESMA in Crief, to name but a few. Perhaps if our current government were able to wear a medal or two on Remembrance Day thren perhaps attitudes would be different. Sadly none have served their country, never mind suffered for it.
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| Name: Paul Rees From: Australia E-mail: nospam@nospam.com |
As an ex-serviceman(15 years Royal Air Force), I am ashamed that anyone who is British can respond is such a callous and heartless way. They whole of the population should be grateful that people are willing to stand and be counted to defend our country, including our veterans who already made the sacrifice. The general trend of the populations attitude of our armed forces and veterans has been appalling. We need to support and be willing to stand side by side again to fight(in this matter signing the petitions) these people to show them how idiotic their views are.
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| Name: Rob Hoole From: Waterlooville, Hampshire |
Long 'N' - Hello Vasco. Please do not generalise regarding the population of Ashtead. As discovered by our pamphleteers on the ground, only a tiny minority of residents is displaying such cold-heartedness callousness. The rest are most sympathetic. But do spread the word. Every letter of support to MVDC and signature on the petition counts. Yours, Long 'MCD'
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| Name: Long 'N' From: Somerset E-mail: nospam@nospam.com |
As an ex-forces man (Lieutenant Commander RN, retired) I am absoulutely appalled at the attitude of these suburban NIMBYs. I happen to know Ashtead; its inhabitants like to pretend it's a village, but in fact it's a small town/suburb, and full of small town/suburban minds. A plague on them, and all success to your campaign. I shall sign the petition and publicise this campaign as much as I possibly can, both amongst my ex-naval friends and others.
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