Can we vote for a new Town Crier please ? The present one thinks he is a politician.

By dorsetwoman at 10:37 on 25/02/11

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Mr Chisholm is as passionate about his role as town crier as he is about being a caring citizen of Dorchester. Thanks to Alistair's ongoing interest in all matters concerning Dorchester, I and many of my friends have been made fully aware of the issues concerning Dorchester and it's citizens right to be heard. Unlike the poster of this topic Alistair is both our town crier and a well informed local and not just someone with a big mouth.

By Dreamatrix at 10:19 on 26/02/11
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I agree with 'Dreamatrix' and wonder if 'dorsetwoman' is a politician herself who is upset because there's someone like Alistair who is actually willing to challenge the local establishment for the betterment of the town rather than just whinge about it.

Well done Alistair - you're a true representative of the local people - keep up the good work.

By mikejonezzz at 20:47 on 04/03/11
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Can only echo the above. I know Alistair and he's a very passionate patriot of Dorset and Dorchester in particular. No need to change him AND nothing wrong in him voicing his opinions of the nonsense that goes on in this town.

By white43 at 12:30 on 12/03/11
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As Chairman of the AHGTC ( Association of Town Criers) I am acquainted with the Rules of Membership for the Guild. Specifically, Rule 3 viz "No member of the Guild will lend their services to any party political or sectarian organisation and will avoid any public statement (as a Town Crier) in support of or comment on any such causes." Robert Needham.

By dorsetwoman at 15:34 on 12/03/11
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Dorsetwoman - is he actually lending his services to any party political or sectarian organisation?Or do these rules mean the only things he can shout about are things he is commissioned to do as a town crier? Surely he has opinions he can express?

By alfiebass at 18:26 on 13/03/11
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what about the chief executive of West Dorset District Council? spending all our money influencing council yet un-elected.

By cernem1alt at 18:32 on 13/03/11
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Coogar, I think your words about Dorset Woman are unfair. You shouldn't be resorting to name calling. And in any case, this isn't just about Dorchester, it's about all the electors in West Dorset. Other people have views on the council offices plan other than people living in the town.

By W_Boot at 13:34 on 14/03/11
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Just to make it clear - Anyone who works for the Govt., LA's, Police, Firefighters Prison Service or the Armed Services is not allowed to express their political allegencies at work or in their paid role. A Town Crier who is paid with Taxpayers money is subject to the same rules. My question is - Is he abusing his position ? - nothing more.

By dorsetwoman at 21:29 on 14/03/11
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Continued from above -

If someone wants to get involved in Politics they should stand for Election, and see how many people support them....and that applies to all of you - Put up or shut up - we need new Councillors - so where are you.........

By dorsetwoman at 21:32 on 14/03/11
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@W_Boot: Firstly, do not tell me what I can or cannot post to a public forum. Leave that to the moderators. Further, The Town Crier issue is one for Dorchester alone, not a West Dorset issue. you seem to be confusing this thread with the one about Charles Street.

By coogar at 18:33 on 15/03/11
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@dorsetwoman: You created this thread by expressing an opinion, not by asking a question. That much is clear for all to see.

By coogar at 18:35 on 15/03/11
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I cannot believe an honest politician would tell electors to "put up or shut up". Maybe dorsetwoman should consider standing for election in Libya!

By coogar at 18:38 on 15/03/11
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@dorsetwoman: The reason I will never get involved in politics to the point of standing for election is that I prefer to remain free to express my own personal opinions on a variety of subjects. I will not go the 'Independent' route either, as many of those seem to end up in the pocket of one major party or another eventually.

By coogar at 19:11 on 15/03/11
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Coogar - I did not say what you could or couldn't post on a public forum. I said I THINK your words were unfair and that you shouldn't resort to name calling. I have no problem with freedom of speech (thank God we're not in Libya, not something to joke about really) but when you start getting abusive, even if the other side is abusive or appears to be dense, it just weakens your argument. All you've done is taken a pop at anyone who dares to express a different opinion to you or questions your logic, on this thread or any other.

By W_Boot at 19:18 on 15/03/11
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I wonder if our Town Crier was strongly in favour of the new offices whether the Tories would be whipping up such hysteria in an effort to get him replaced?

By coogar at 19:28 on 15/03/11
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@W_Boot: Just like dorsetwoman and her Tory cronies.

By coogar at 02:33 on 17/03/11
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Well well, it seems this campaign doesn't really have legs.

By coogar at 16:09 on 31/03/11
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