Issue 135 - the Pembury Village Website

GREEN ROOM MUSIC – continuedrecital on 30 April 2009. Under Amanda's wing, educational projects are increasinglybecoming a regular feature of the GRM agenda, with workshops for local primary andsecondary school children taking place during this season.For full details of ticket prices for individual concerts and Green Room Music’s activities,visit the website: www.greenroommusic.org where you can also request a brochure. I willprovide Pembury Library with a regular supply of brochures, too.For those considering becoming a subscriber for the first time, we are offering a half-priceseason ticket for a mere £35. That means that each concert, including the John Williamsrecital, will cost less than £6!If you are passionate about bringing music to the local community, why not consider joiningthe GRM committee? Just ring the Chairman, Dennis Smith, on 01892 526566 to hearwhat an enjoyable experience it can be!Supplied by Brian Toseland. Gaby MolloyCOMMON SENSE (AN OBITUARY)TODAY WE mourn the passing of abeloved friend, Common Sense, whohas been with us for many years. No oneknows for sure how old he was as his birthrecords were lost long ago in bureaucraticred tape. He will be remembered as havingcultivated such valuable lessons as knowingwhen to come in out of the rain, why theearly bird gets the worm, life isn’t always fairand maybe it was my fault.Common Sense lived by simple soundfinancial policies (don’t spend more thanyou earn) and reliable parenting (adults, notchildren are in charge).His health began to deteriorate rapidly whenwell-intentioned but overbearing regulationswere set in place. Reports of a six-year-oldboy charged with harassment for kissing aclassmate; teens suspended from school forusing mouthwash after lunch; and a teacherfired for reprimanding an unruly student,only worsened his condition.Common Sense lost ground when parentsattacked teachers for doing the job theythemselves failed to do in disciplining theirunruly children. It declined even furtherwhen schools were required to get parentalconsent to administer Panadol, sun lotionor a sticky plaster to a student; but couldnot inform the parents when a studentbecame pregnant.Common Sense lost the will to live as theTen Commandments became contraband,churches became businesses and criminalsreceived better treatment than their victims.Common Sense took a beating when youcouldn’t defend yourself from a burglar inyour own home and the burglar can sue youfor assault.Common Sense finally gave up the will tolive after a woman failed to realise that asteaming cup of coffee was hot. She spilleda little in her lap, and was promptly awardeda huge settlement.Common Sense was preceded in death byhis parents Truth and Trust, his wifeDiscretion, his daughter Responsibility andhis son Reason. He is survived by threestepbrothers: I Know My Rights, SomeoneElse Is To Blame and I’m A Victim.Not many attended his funeral because sofew realised he was gone.28