A great Gypsy Day at Police Headquarters.

Lately the Local Press and one National newspaper plus an Idiot Counsellor who ought to know better have been more than a bit mischievous by reporting Warwickshire Police's attempt at building bridges with the Gypsy Community as a 'Gypsy Party' on which £2000 has been wasted. Well I'm here to report the truth because I got off my arse and went to have a look. Admittedly I have always been interested in communities that are often maligned because a small majority of their members are bad apples. I like to know what effect the viewpoints of bigots etc have on the innocent because I guess it could be said I'm a member of a community that has suffered because of idiots...anyway enough of that.
The day at police headquarters was very good and very well attended. The only sign of a 'party' I could see was a bouncy castle and that of course was for the kids. There was an interesting example of a Roma caravan and some quite incredible photos. There were also other organisations present including the Fire Brigade, Nuneaton Carers, Relate plus a few others.
I went to an interesting talk held by a writer (sorry forgotten his name) who had travelled widely in the Balkans where there's a large Gypsy population. His specialisation was music and he showed a fantastic short documentary about a village where nearly 100% of the male population play or are learning brass instruments as a way of making a better way in life.

I also found out where the word 'Gypsy' came from. Apparently, Gypsies started appearing in what was Constantinople in 13 something. They were originally from India but the people in Constantinople had no concept of India and thought they were, because of their dark skins from Egypt. So...Egypt...EGypt...Gypt...Gypsy...Get it?

So there you have it. No party, Stratford Herald, Mr ignorant Councillor (you know who you are) etc. Just a very good informative day that you should have been at.

NO...I take that back. I'm glad you didn't come.