WIMPEY - ST GEORGE'S FLAG ISSUE - A POSITIVE RESPONSE


Wimpey the builders have confirmed that they issued a corrective circular to news sources in Cornwall following concern expressed by the Celtic League after it announced plans to include the Celtic country in a celebration of 'St George's Day' by flying the Saints flag at their sites in Cornwall.


The Company have said that they did not wish to cause offence and say they recognize that Cornwall has its own 'rich and diverse culture'(See below).

The Celtic League welcome the positive response from the company.


"Dear Sir/Madam

The following apology was issued:

George Wimpey would like to apologise for any offence caused by our St George's Day promotion on April 21st. The promotion was run throughout southern England and the press release was issued to all regional media. We recognise that Cornwall has a rich and diverse culture and celebrates Saint Piran as their patron Saint.

It was distributed to Cornishman, The West Briton, Cornish Guardian Series, Cornish Times.

Yours sincerely

Janine Davey
Associate Sales & Marketing Director
George Wimpey Exeter"

See earlier item on Celtic News at:

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/celtic_league/message/2587

J B Moffatt
Director of Information
Celtic League

14/05/08



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