Being involved in many groups and organisations here in Whittlesey, I can not help to notice – It is nearly always the ‘same’ people who are very much involved.
Of course many people do not want to get involved, stating busy lifestyles etc, the same people however find countless hours engaging on ‘Social Media’.
There are around 75 groups and organisations in Whittlesey and Villages.
One of my favourite quotes sums it all up nicely.
WE WERE ALONE (Martin Niemoller)
“When they came for the Communists
we were not Communists
so we did nothing
“When they came for the Jews
we were not Jews
so we did nothing
“When they came for the Social Democrats
we were not Social Democrats
so we did nothing
“When they came for the Trade Unionists
we were not Trade Unionists
so we did nothing
“When they came for the Liberals and Intellectuals
we were scared
so we did nothing
“When they came for the Churchmen
we were frightened
so we did nothing
“When they came for us
we looked for help
but we were alone”
Paul Burpitt & RG – a lifelong friend never complains.
