The Hexham Courant -
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Published on: 6/11/2004
Last Visited: 6/12/2004
However, the current crisis is the first to spur Canon Raymond Best, chairman of the Parochial Church Council, which owns the hall, into responding to a spate of criticisms which has been aired in the press.
As the town's vicar, he has been determined to maintain a dignified silence, only issuing factual statements about the progress of negotiations.
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The day after the council meeting, Mr Best was stunned by the interpretation that had been placed on the letter from the Charity Commission.
"It is complete nonsense and a complete misunderstanding of the situation to suggest this conveyance has just suddenly been produced," he said.
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Full statement by Canon Raymond Best