I'm not one to rain on anybody's parade but after yesterday's landing of the eagle event in Broadstairs, I feel it's important that droplets of common sense precipitate on a procession of whimsy. It was a well organised and enjoyable event that celebrated us beating the bothersome French and putting an end to their heinous ideas of Liberté, égalité and fraternité (liberty, equality and brotherhood) to keep our glorious British class based boot firmly on the starvation wage wo

I would suggest avoiding the promenade at Viking Bay due to high winds blowing a plant into the footpath. The blocked walkway has led to queues of at least 45 seconds and when I tried to pass there was a tailback of 3 pedestrians and a mobility scooter. After 15 seconds of frustration leading to acute pedestrian rage, I decided to cancel my days activities and return home. The council are aware and will put a diversion in place via St Peters.