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 I totally agree with Julia Worth’s remarks about the stag’s head at Minehead Middle School (letters February 17th). It has been sadly neglected for years ever since the management changed.  

I was site manager at Minehead Middle School and was the instigator together with head Paul Rushforth for the carving; making use of the stump of a cedar that had to be felled.  

You would think that an institute of education would show more respect for the workmanship and skill of a master craftsman.  It is no example to set to the students. 

Matthew Crabb has just recently completed a magnificent commission in Taunton’s town centre.  Surely a school should celebrate and take pride in the skills of our own local artists?  Just two coats of cedar oil once or twice a year is all it needs.

Peter Phillips

Blue Anchor