Wimpey Builders say 'sorry' over St George Flag issue in Cornwall

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Wimpey Builders say 'sorry' over St George Flag issue in Cornwall

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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


The Celtic League has branches in the six Celtic Countries. It works
to promote cooperation between these countries and campaigns on a
broad range of political, cultural and environmental matters. It highlights
human rights abuse, monitors all military activity and focuses on
socio-economic issues.

TEL (UK)01624 877918 MOBILE (UK)07624 491609

Internet site at:

http://celticleague.net
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/celtic_league/

Please x-ref with:  http://www.nowpublic.com/culture/no-st-george-cornwall-thanks-george-wimpey of which this is a follow up story