Hello and welcome to Wednesdays Levy Letter. Well be bringing you a wonderful story tonight on the programme as we join in the celebrations as eighteen month old Zoe Chambers comes home after her life changing heart transplant. Weve been following her story on the programme and every time youve sent in your best wishes to her family, which we have sent on to them. The family have been delighted at your messages of support and today were expecting that Zoe will be welcomed back home for the first time after her operation.
Also tonight, we'll be asking if our local councils could have received money from the government sooner to help flood victims in our area. The money is slowly being distributed to homeowners across our region, but claims are that its too little, too late. Ill have the latest on this. And staying with the floods, we'll take a look as work begins to remove the debris from the River Lud, which caused flooding misery to the people of Louth in recent weeks. Many people say that if the river had been dredged before the heavy rain, the flooding could have been prevented. Well be getting the latest from Louth on this. We'll hear the claims from a theatre academy director that his young actors can't find work in the West End, because of their Hull accent. And we'll be talking to the prodigy golfer from Scunthorpe, who Colin Montgomery claims can make it all the way to the top. Thats all tonight on BBC One at half past six. I hope you can join me then. I like to give a plug to local events in the Levy Letter and to keep you all up to date with whats happening near you. Lynne got in touch to tell me about an event to help flood victims in our area. She writes, On Saturday 4th August, The Lord-Lieutenant of the East Riding of Yorkshire, the Hon. Mrs. Susan Cunliffe-Lister has organised a 'Flood Fund Giving Day' for the East Riding and Hull. This will take place in Beverley at Toll Gavel Methodist Church and Queen Victoria Square, Hull 9.30 am - 4.30 pm. So there are the details of the event Saturday 4th August. Susan Cunliffe-Lister has said though in terms of the floods that "June was an unforgettable month for many residents, who were affected by the floods and by raising money through these Giving Days in Beverley and Hull I hope it will go a little way towards rebuilding their lives. So a very worthy cause. There are the details if you want to go along and support it. And I often get emails coming in asking how pe! ople can help the many flood victims in our region. Well, a couple of weeks ago, we featured a charity on the programme, based in Beverley. In the past, theyve helped many places overseas, like Albania, Sierra Leone, Kenya and Romania, but they were struck by the plight of people in our area, so are doing what they can to help. Take a look at their website as it gives a lot more information about what theyve done in the past - http://www.realaid.org.uk. They now have a special section on their website where people can help flood victims in the East Riding either by donations of money or by donating white goods like fridges or cookers. Lots of information on there, so take a look! Last night on the programme, we looked at the issue affecting elderly people living in sheltered accommodation in Lincolnshire after proposals were put in place to remove the residential wardens. As always, you were quick off the mark to send in your angry comments about this. Roy from Skellingthorpe phoned in and left an answer phone message to say that his mother was cared for by a warden in sheltered accommodation and he said that she was looked after absolutely wonderfully. He says, I think its disgraceful they theyre changing this system. It should stay as it is. And Mrs Webster also phoned in and said, I live in a sheltered bungalow. I dont know what Id do without my warden. She is absolutely magnificent. I have a son with learning difficulties and the wardens are great. Please dont take them away from us. And Denise sent a text in. Denise has told us that she is a Scheme Manager and her opinion is that without the personal touch of being there when needed b! y a tenant would be very detrimental to the elderly, who need someone they know and trust. I have to say from looking at all the emails and answer phone messages, they are mainly in favour of keeping the wardens. However, I did come across this one. Take a look. Dear Peter, I lived in sheltered housing for two years. There was not a warden on site, but there were alarms straight to an emergency call centre. It worked quite well. I had to use this system on several occasions. I do not see the need for resident wardens. So thats from Pete in Hull. So many thanks for all the messages about that story. Of course, well keep following it and take a note of the progress. By far the most amazing story of the day in the papers is about this new idea for short-term prisons in supermarkets and at football stadiums. The aim of this is to, in theory, help police process large numbers of crimes like shoplifting and public disorder and get the officers back on the streets as quickly as possible. Already discussions have started about setting up a jail inside the big store, Selfridges, in Oxford Street in London. Suspects would be detained in a small room for a short amount of time. A good idea? Let me know what you think! As usual for any comments about any stories that are happening either on the programme or in the Letter or in the world, then get in touch. Let me know, as well, if theres a story or an issue thats affecting you where you live. Email me straight away to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Well, thats it from me. Theres just space to mention that today is Yorkshire Day and many places are celebrating all things Northern! Lindsey Priest from Hornsea was inspired and put pen to paper. Well maybe not a pen! In this digital age, she sent in an email to us at Look North. Inspired by her local area, Lindsey wrote a poem for us and heres just a little taster! So from Heckmondwike to Hornsea, And from Bradford through to Brid, >From Scarborough down to Sheffield, Places Ive known since just a kid. Lets crack open the champagne, And raise a glass to toast, A special day for Yorkshire >From here on the East Coast! Well, that's it from me for now. 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