Sir.-How I agree with Denis Padwick ("Ashamed of Basingstoke", last Friday's Gazette).

Unfortunately, this kind of behaviour occurs in many places. My only hope is that people will now support the appeal.

I have often been a voice in the wilderness because others are either afraid of reprisals or think no-one will care any way.

Great Britain, where have you gone?

Let's face it, there are far too many who seem to think they can do what they like. I have enough problems at home without disruptions outside.

Basingstoke has the opportunity to put things right - and Tadley can follow its example!

-Mrs A Hoysted, Tadley