Cave Painting Restored

[Beachcomber]

I see in the Courier that the council is thinking about erecting a plaque by the painting, using the money donated to the restoration fund. Is it just me or does anyone else think this is rather a waste of money? There's over a thousand pounds there, I gather.

Couldn't it just be left in an account, earning a decent rate of interest, until such time as further restoration is needed? Why the rush to spend it?

[Bruce]

The rush is basically caused by the belief that, if money is raised by the public, something needs to be seen to be done. However, I doubt that a small plaque would use up all the money raised and perhaps the rest could be left in a holding account to be used as and when required - as long as the public are made aware that is the intention!

[petewick]

I see in the Courier that the council is thinking about erecting a plaque by the painting, using the money donated to the restoration fund. Is it just me or does anyone else think this is rather a waste of money? There's over a thousand pounds there, I gather.

Couldn't it just be left in an account, earning a decent rate of interest, until such time as further restoration is needed? Why the rush to spend it?

Ronald Togneri has stated that the present restoration will last at least 30 years.
I say that the money should be put towards a "virtual walk", ie slide or film displays of a the stages on geting round the island the cave, lighthouse,m summit etc.
This would be most beneficial to those who are unable to walk to the island etc.



petewick