Some people had camped out since 5am to see the Top Gear team turn on the resort's lights.
James May didn't turn up, Hamster Hammond needn't have bothered, Stig didn't speak (obviously) and patronising Jeremy Clarkson told Janice Long that he was just back from a holiday in Turkey and he wanted to go home to bed.
And that was it.
Clarkson completely ruined the lively atmosphere which groups like Boyzone and Scouting for Girls had built up throughout the evening.
Get back on the M6 Jeremy and drive home!
The Sparrow family, Chorley, via email.

Were you on this delayed flight?
On a recent return flight from Mahon, Menorca (TCX 518L on June 22 2008) I and a number of other passengers suffered a delay of more than 23 hours.
I am now attempting to sue flight operator Thomas Cook Airlines as they have contravened little-known EU legislation (EC 261/2004) which entitles passengers to a greater number of rights where flights are delayed for a period greater than five hours or where the flight is cancelled.
I am confident of actually winning compensation of 400 Euros (approx £335) for each of the three passengers in my party – but I am appealing for other Wiganers on the flight to get in touch with me as the cases can then be heard in Wigan County Court for everyone involved.
I would particularly like Mr Nick Murphy of New Springs/Aspull to contact me (we got chatting in Mahon departure lounge as I used to work with his nephew). If you were on this flight or, if you were affected in similar circumstances, I will gladly point you in the right direction to pursue compensation against your own travel operator. My e-mail address is abefrohman1969@hotmail.co.uk. I would point out that I am not a solicitor or an agent who will receive any financial benefit for helping you – I am just a fare-paying passenger asking these organisations to stick to the rules set for them.
Paul Greenwood, address supplied.

You can't beat the three Rs
The new school term has started and with it comes a new secondary curriculum, revamped A-levels, and a new diploma qualification which may replace GCSEs and A levels in time. GCSE takers will have to pass functional skills tests in maths and English, and at A-level some pupils will have to compose an extended essay designed to give them the edge in university applications.
At the other end of the spectrum, nurseries also have to follow a new curriculum for children as young as three.
Good luck to all the teachers whose responsibility it is to make sure all these bright ideas work.
I know times have changed but I am not convinced that all the fancy initiatives we have seen in schools in recent years have improved youngsters' prospects any more than in my day when the basics of reading, writing and 'rithmetic were drummed into us.
John Williams, via email.

At last, proper singing on TV
In an age of manufactured pop stars where image is more important than musical ability, Last Choir Standing on TV has been inspirational to see so many amateur enthusiasts, young and old, singing their hearts out for the pure enjoyment of it. I defy anyone not to be moved by the power of choral music. Please bring it back at the earliest opportunity.
Name and address supplied