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MM Links September 2009 [Week 2]
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Good morning and Welcome to the second week of my stint as Lady Jill. Let’s see if you can repeat last week’s “Pointsfest”.
As further background, I’ve lived in Warwick for almost 40 years, and spent most of my working life in Stratford-upon-Avon. “Lucky woman!” I hear you cry; but people who live and work in a tourist area often view it in a different way from its visitors. We may complain about the crowds, the souvenir shops and the high prices. We may count the number of cafés, restaurants and antique centres, and wonder why there is little for those who live here all year round. For example, several post offices were closed down in Warwick a few years ago, the only central one that remained was on the direct route from the castle car park into the town. However, perhaps we concentrate too much on the negative aspects and forget why they are there in the first place - and, of course, there is the much-needed revenue tourists bring to the area.
As further background, I’ve lived in Warwick for almost 40 years, and spent most of my working life in Stratford-upon-Avon. “Lucky woman!” I hear you cry; but people who live and work in a tourist area often view it in a different way from its visitors. We may complain about the crowds, the souvenir shops and the high prices. We may count the number of cafés, restaurants and antique centres, and wonder why there is little for those who live here all year round. For example, several post offices were closed down in Warwick a few years ago, the only central one that remained was on the direct route from the castle car park into the town. However, perhaps we concentrate too much on the negative aspects and forget why they are there in the first place - and, of course, there is the much-needed revenue tourists bring to the area.
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