27.01.2011

Nag, nag, nag

Robbie Rix asks readers not to take the paper for granted

We have received more responses to our campaign to increase our regular income through standing orders this week, with SO forms handed in by comrades DS (£20 a month) and WD (£10). These are very much needed, as shown by the first fighting fund of 2011, which is still £241 under target with only four days to go. I did, however, receive donations totalling £265 from existing SO contributors SK, RP, DO and GD - thanks to all of you. Then there was a bank transfer from comrade SS and gifts received via our website from PB (£10) and SB (£5). I have to say, though, that £15 is not a very big return from the 12,602 online readers over the last seven days. That is a perennial complaint of mine, isn't it? So many of those who read us on the internet are taking the Weekly Worker for granted. But if you want me to stop nagging you know what to do!

Another distinct disappointment this week has been the absence of any cheques for me in the post. To be honest, I don't care how I get it, but I need your money! And, as we are now so short of time, can I suggest either our PayPal facility on the CPGB website or the example of SS - make a bank transfer via your local branch, via telephone or via your online account.

We have £1,009 and we need £1,250 by noon on Monday January 31. Please help us if you can.