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Permalink Reply by Maria Elizabeth Prior on September 29, 2013 at 2:12

Hi Steve.  Someone told me about this article.  Sorry, but I had to almost laugh.  No one obviously condones any attacks on any staff.  But, as for Golden Lane Estate being 'too civilised', for that, I don't think so.  Some years ago, a current resident estate officer had to 'leg it' down the back stairs of Great Arthur House, after really upsetting a then resident.  What is vital here is that the COL staff are paid by the residents, to serve, and look after their interests, and maintain the estate, and not to 'dictate' to residents.  After all, we live together on a housing estate, and not in a prison camp! 

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Permalink Reply by Steve Daszko on September 29, 2013 at 15:26

Shocking stuff Maria!   Sort of behaviour that occurred where I used to live!   Think you should write a book entitled "On Golden Lane" (no pun intended to On Golden Pond hahaha).

 

Might still have the ES issue with the article in it, will have a look.

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Permalink Reply by Maria Elizabeth Prior on September 29, 2013 at 18:04

Would like to read it Steve.  Another resident told me about the article, and what really amazed us was the fact it got into the papers, considering how the COL hate anyone reading anything about them that does not put them in a 'perfect light'! 
Believe me I could write a book about some of the things I have seen here over the years.  It would make very interesting reading. 
Steve Daszko said:

Shocking stuff Maria!   Sort of behaviour that occurred where I used to live!   Think you should write a book entitled "On Golden Lane" (no pun intended to On Golden Pond hahaha).

 

Might still have the ES issue with the article in it, will have a look.

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Permalink Reply by Steve Daszko on September 30, 2013 at 10:39

Not sure if I have the article, as I never actually read it in the ES, as I don`t get the paper every day?

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