The Ambridge Socialist
22nd March
Philip Moss revealed as an illegal Gangmaster
Many have thought for a while that there was something not quite right about Philip Moss. The BBC has revealed that he appears to be a Gangmaster although the extent of his illegal operation is as yet unknown.
His son Gavin called Blake the worker injured in the Grey Gables explosion a ‘slave’ on Friday earning a sharp rebuke from Philip to be careful what he said. The background was that Gavin was meant to have been taking Blake something to eat but didn’t. That is only understandable in the context that Blake had little or no money to buy food himself.
It also begins to explain why Philip, apparently a local builder, could discuss with Gavin a very expensive honeymoon with his now ex-partner in Bali.
Some comment has been made that it is a surprising turn of character for Philip placed against the reality that if those who were up to no good were easily spotted there would be no need for the likes of PC Burns…
The Ambridge Socialist: Victory! The Bull is staying. Respect to Lynda Snell
Lilian Archer has relented after campaigns by the Ambridge Socialist & the ReBulls and scrapped the change of name to the B @ Ambridge.
She has acknowledged that the change of name had a best divided opinion. That is herself, Kenton and Jolene against everyone else.
It is a great shame that the tragic explosion at Grey Gables that led to Lynda Snell being so badly injured became perhaps the decisive factor in Lilian’s change of mind.
We hope Lynda makes a full recovery.
In the meantime, thanks & well done to all those who signed our petition. Organising & Campaigning can make an impact
The Ambridge Socialist poll: is the Archers anti-Welsh?
There has been comment on social media that the Archers when it features identifiably Welsh characters does not present them in the best light (assuming it is thought any inhabitants of Ambridge qualify as role models aside from the Grundys that is). At the moment Philip and Gavin appear to be actively up to no good and Natasha is not always the most pleasant of people. On the other hand long standing Ambridge Socialist favourite and former peace campaigner Pat Archer is Welsh. What do you think?
In other news
Roy may have health issues after being injured in the Grey Gables explosion
Lambing is underway but Adam is resisting Brian’s suggestion that more workers should be employed. Perhaps Philip Moss has already offered him some ‘cheap’ labour…..
Pat’s Uncle was lovely.
Rhys was a pain in the neck.
Harrison’s a Sergeant these days,