MAY I please, through your columns, express my thanks to everyone who contributed to the charities I was supporting while playing carols on my trombone before Christmas.

I would also like to thank the shopkeepers who made me so welcome.

The total amounts collected were: For Andover Food Bank, at Kenyons on December 20 and 23, £147.94 For Gateway Club, at Burbidges Great Turkey Bake on December 24, £56.88 A huge thank you and a very Happy New Year to everyone.

Ros Yarlett, The Crescent, Andover