‘Minister for Food’s absence leaves kitchen power vacuum’
Mr Holt’s Dutch visit exposed underlying tension in kitchen government this week, as various members competed for culinary dominance. Sauces close to the dispute were unwilling to disclose further information, but assure constituents that a resolution is likely to be reached before the opening of Vassa on the 29th.
In a recent ceremony at Chithurst Buddhist monastery, Samanera Nyanamoli gained full Bhikkhu status, beginning a five year training contract with HBM. The timing, which coincides with the temporary departure of Tan Hiriko, is not thought to indicate a shift in policy.
In the department of Thai affairs, the short-term loss of Ajahn Sawaeng is being felt as a heavy blow. Ajahn Go, in a sideways move from Santacittarama, is considered a safe replacement for the ‘summer’. Whilst David Greybe, recently appointed anagarika and former correspondent for South Africa’s Business Day, is the latest coup for the Press Office.
Last weekends’ joint visit of Bhantes’ Seelagawesi and Dhammiko, was hailed as an outstanding example of international co-operation. With most of the resident community in attendance at Chithurst, observers nevertheless reported the accommodation and sustenance of more than 30 individuals, with frequent outbreaks of good-will.
In the absence of community leaders, protesters gathered in the Dhamma hall vestibule last Sunday to object to the defacing of religious sites by anti-smoking extremists. New legislation, which came into force on July 1st now requires all places of worship to display no-smoking signs.
Recent Italian imports mean the expanding Harnham market is now flooded. Elsewhere, the larder100index has shown steady growth, with only the following products demonstrating a marginal down-turn:
- lemons and limes
- green vegetables
- honey
Together with the following utilities:
- bottle brush
- wood for wood-burning stoves
National reserves include: toothbrushes and towels, instant coffee and tea, cakes and biscuits, juice and spices, lentils and pasta
