IMMEDIATELY after the Christmas lights switch on last Friday I was keen to visit Breakers on its opening night.

It was a great experience and I would like to offer my congratulations to Anji Gillies, Jim Neal and the enthusiastic volunteers and helpers who got this facility up and running again after much hard work.

While I have been a supporter since the idea was first publicised I must admit that I did harbour some doubts as to whether such a large and involved project could be brought to fruition.

I’m delighted those doubts were unfounded and would encourage everyone to pop along and see what a great job has been done to rebuild what looks to me to be a very valuable asset for Andover.

David Drew, Andover