Sir,

I was delighted to see nearly a whole page of last week’s edition of the Tenby Observer given over to reader’s letters.

Whichever newspaper, magazine or periodical I pick up to read, I invariably turn to the Letters Page first so as to enjoy the usual exchange of opinions, quite often controversial, covering a wide spectrum of subjects. I always consider them to be a golden opportunity to open a forum on matters pertinent to the local community or to make some contribution to any debate that may be topical.

I well remember the wit and wisdom of the late Roscoe Howell in his contributions printed in the Tenby Observer. Remarks that were quite often subtly sarcastic, but never vicious. He was particularly good at drawing attention to the failings of county or community councils. I’m sure there must be someone who could emulate his insight again.

Many, too many years ago, at the infants school I attended during WWII, we had one weekly session simply called composition. It resulted in our being confident to write letters using pen and ink. Nowadays, it’s pushing buttons on gadgets to send texts and e-mails, skills I have not yet mastered. I am sure that there are many people who can still express themselves adequately by the old methods.

So, please, devote more space to letters and give your readers the chance to enter into some lively correspondence.

I, for one, would be only too happy to extend the thoughts of J. Rees who highlighted the ignorance of so many drivers regarding the need to give correct signals at junctions and roundabouts. I entirely agree with him. Is there anyone who does not?

David Gwynn,

Tara,

Sageston.