Thank you winkle, nicely put.
My intention is not to cause trouble or fall out with anyone on the forum. I just wanted to give our side of events and try and compromise somewhere (perhaps Ive gone about it the wrong way in some words Ive used).
If I can do anything to help crew locally then I will, but chances are, as Ive said, that all I will receive is shrugged shoulders because thats management for you!