SteveW wrote:
On 03/08/2012 17:25, charles wrote:
In article ,
Tim Streater wrote:
In article ,
"Dave Plowman (News)" wrote:

In article ,
charles wrote:
and much closer to home - on the Island of Scalpay - there is a sign
stating that the children's playground is closed on Sunday. Can't have
anyone - even children - enjoying themselves on the Sabbath.

Could be to give those who live close some rest from the noise?

Children playing is not noise.

it is if you live near a primary school at break time.

We do. It's a happy and uplifting sound.

+1.

We live on a "one sided" cul de sac with the school playing field on the
other side of the road from us. We never hear any "noise".

Tim