From Marion Rossler.
I REFER to the article recently published (JEP, 12 Jul) concerning the plight of the owner of Munchies on Victoria Avenue. I have often seen mothers with young children in this car park, struggling to unload their goods and chattels for time on the beach.

The time they can spend there is sadly restricted by the parking fee requirements. Far from wanting to become involved with the rights and wrongs of the issuing of parking tickets, we should bear in mind that those who do this, are merely doing a job in order to police requirements made by those in authority who have the power to make such seemingly necessary requirements. Which leads us to wondering if these charges really are necessary and do more harm than good?

On a walk along the front to St Aubin, something we can fortunately still do without charge, we pass distasteful reminders of what the German occupying forces left in the form of walls which restrict the lovely views of the bay and all that it offers. I can find all sorts of examples dotted in less conspicuous places all over the Island should I choose to view them.

It is high time that these walls were taken down, at least to viewing height. The large machinery currently involved in the excellent work to improve the Avenue could surely be re-located for a short time to cut them down to size. A job worth doing is worth doing well.

That should include being considerate to our visitors and making them welcome, as we all did in those halcyon days of tourism. A lot has changed, but a warm greeting as opposed to an excess of extended hands seeking money for what should be part of the service, would go a long way towards improving our current situation.