MAY I say in defence of Gerald Stoodley’s letters over the years, how I’ve enjoyed reading them.

Being brought up in Ludgershall (like Gerald) I suppose I’m biased, but he has a lot to be proud of in what he has achieved.

Whether it’s the broadsheets, or your local paper, it is the letters that are always read.

Ted Porter, Seville Crescent, Andover, via e-mail