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WSRA Trustee Election Hustings

Discussion in 'Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK' started by Robin Moira White, May 26, 2014.

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  1. aldfort

    aldfort Well-Known Member

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    So far I have 4 replies to the letter I sent to the trustees. Two were very brief acknowledgements of receipt of my letter and 2 were more considered and thoughtful replies and did serve to remind me that the plc is not whiter than white all of the time.
     
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    Have to agree once HMRC get's it's claws into you then they don't tend to let go. It's also amazing how small an organisation they will take interest in. Something to do with the grade structure I suspect.
     
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    RailWest Part of the furniture

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    >>>I'm sure the HMRC have other rather bigger fish to fry.......

    >>>You would think so....but..... I am a small sole trader.....

    Were they trying to mussel in when they came to your plaice then :D
     
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    Yes; like the police they go for the low hanging fruit. HMRC prefer cosy deals with the big boys who are not as easy to bully.

    John
     
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    I'd go bananas if a pear of those guys druped by. They've got a plum job and life is peachy for them currantly. That's no raisin to upset the apple cart...
     
  6. Robin Moira White

    Robin Moira White Resident of Nat Pres

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    Just come along to the resumed AGM and help juice a few fruits!;)

    Kind regards

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    It is interesting to note that the West Somerset Free Press today carries a story about last week's WSRA AGM ending with a mass walk out. Typically the Chairman was asked to comment but failed to respond. I hope that the resumed AGM will make the Trustees realise that ostrich mode is no longer acceptable.
     
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    Post a link if you can as I can't see this on their site.
     
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    I would if it were there. I have the printed version delivered which is where I saw it on page 3.
     
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    Robin Moira White Resident of Nat Pres

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    Perhaps someone could scan or transcribe the article? I understand it is quite short. (I would but I am on the train to London.)

    Kind regards

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    Robin Moira White Resident of Nat Pres

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    I am grateful to the WSRA member who passed on the attached .pdf to me.

    kind regards

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    Pete Thornhill Resident of Nat Pres Staff Member Administrator Moderator Friend

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    Right as requested this thread has been locked as it has run it's course for now - if your reading this in the future and you wish for it to be reopened please contact the moderation team who will be happy to oblige.
     
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