It was a serious tale, powerful and often amusing, and the acting was absolutely outstanding. The talented director and cast can congratulate themselves on such a professional and engaging production. We felt a little disappointed that more of the adult community did not attend and support this fantastic night's entertainment.

Thankfully , Lauren Strode's article ‘Hospital scrutiny’ (SHN March 20) raises more issues than she may have expected. Look, why can't we just get the truth anymore. We are, mostly, adult .

More importantly, it is critical that we, the public, as "potential customers " of the hospital, need to know the truth about the management and medical quality and sufficiency. Clearly, someone knows the truth of the matters raised in your article. For example, is there just one full time doctor employed, or not? How many "visiting medical officers " are there? What does their contract say about duties and responsibilities, and to whom are they responsible? What happens when they no longer want to "visit" Bowral? Is this another example of the Baird Government  thinking, of outsourcing another essential service. Like previous "spectacular successes"- electricity transmission lines, Property Titles Office, and the education example in Victoria Lee 's editorial, (My education is not yours to risk). These days, we rarely, if ever, get the truth from governments or public servants, and more than ever before, we rely on journalists to uncover the truth, and to communicate the one truth to us. Well done Lauren, so far. Discover the truth!

Last Monday (March 20), the new Hall at Exeter was officially opened. And what a hall! Sensational! The original Hall, built in 1902 had some major defects. First, there was no effective outlook over the adjacent oval. Second, even if there had been the hall toilet block (out in the rain) blocked the view of the oval. Third, the kitchen was too small and made cooking for a hall full of people a nightmare. Now, all three problems have been removed. The new hall is probably 50 per cent bigger than it was and includes a very effective kitchen, while the purchase and demolition of the nearby CWA building and conversion into a combined changing room for sporting sides and hall toilet block has overcome the other challenges.

In addition, there is the really big change. A massive covered deck plus glass windows along the back of the hall opens up a stunning view of Exeter’s magnificent oval. In fact, you can sit on the verandah and watch the children either in the playground area or watch those playing soccer or cricket immediately in front of you.

How many times do we read criticism of council for doing this or not doing that. On this occasion, however, council has earned a huge bouquet for their achievement. Not just from the residents of Exeter but from all those who will benefit from this wonderful complex…people holding birthday functions, weddings or playing sport. If you don’t come from the Exeter area, just come on down and wander round this new super special asset of our shire. You’ll be amazed.