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Wasn't for the Squaddies, but was for their families. If I had rooms to spare I would happily put up their families.

LOL, I have just discovered that this is actually posted on Wikipedia under the definition of NIMBY!!!

Ashtead, Surrey

In the affluent English village of Ashtead, Surrey, which lies on the outside of London, residents objected in 2007[16] to the conversion of a large, £1.7 million residential property into a family support centre for relatives of wounded British service personnel. The house was to be purchased by a registered charity, SSAFA Forces Help.[17][18][19] Local residents objected to the proposal out of fear of increased traffic and noise, as well as the possibility of an increased threat of terrorism. They also contended that the SSAFA charity is actually a business, thereby setting an unwelcome precedent.[20] Local newspapers ran articles titled "Nimby neighbours' war with wounded soldiers' families" and "No Heroes in my Backyard."

Ex-servicemen and several members of the British general public organised a petition in support of SSAFA, and even auctioned the "Self Respect of Ashtead" on eBay.[21]
(the_icks has the sweet essence of giraffe, Mon 4 Jun 2012, 19:59, Reply)