I would be delighted to accept his Formby CDs should he wish to donate them, one of the legs of my bed is much shorter than the other three.
As for the idea of "breathtaking brilliance", well, like my old granny used to say: "self praise is no recommendation." But if Mr Fielding can persuade the council to commission a statue of myself, then I would only be too pleased to pose, perhaps the multi-talented Mr Fielding could sculpt it at his villa?
I picture myself with my leonine head flung back, a look of serene indifference on my face, my right hand resting on globe of the world, my left holding a picture of an African antelope, it could be called "Gnus of the world" geddit Mr Fielding? You should, it's reminiscent of George's humour.
Also as an added bonus it could be life-sized and place in front of Formby's statue, thus condemning him to a lifetime of grinning fishly at my bottom, (watch, what what you're doing with that uke, George!), which although slim is far more substantial than Formby's ever was.
I should also be proud to be associated with a great Wigan comedian like Frank Randle whose films are now available on Razzmatazz, if Mr Fielding wants the address, I will gladly provide it, then he can sit back and enjoy the robust, earthy humour of a greatly neglected artiste.
J J Kenyon,
Sandway, Beech Hill.

Complaints fall on deaf ears
In response to Councillors Paul and Jeanette Prescott story: Doing our utmost for road safety.
They say that they do not wait for complaints before taking action – if that's the case then why have you done nothing about it when it's been going on for months?
Try going to the top end of City Road between 15.15 and 15.45 when the children go back to school and then you will see how bad it is.
As for saying it is down to the police concerning people who park on pavements, block people's driveways etc, they are not interested.
It's hard enough to get the police to come out when there are gangs roaming the streets drunk so they are not going come out because some lazy inconsiderate person as parked on the pavement.
It was reported months ago that after complaints from residents traffic enforcement officers would monitor it everyday when this happens but nothing has happened.
As for the rumble strips – do you mean the red stripes painted on the road which motorists have never noticed and the mini-roundabout at the top of bell lane which people just drive over?
These are not deterrents, just a waste of money.
If, as you say, you do not wait for complaints before taking action and if safety of the public is your prime concern, then hopefully you will do something about it.
Pauline Walsh,
City Road, Kitt Green.

So moved by the Maypole memorial
I'd like to put on record how impressed I was by the work that has gone into the commemoration of the Maypole Colliery Disaster.
I was privileged to be among the people who attended the memorial services at the Maypole site and at the memorial in St John's Churchyard, and afterwards attended the very hospitable gathering at the Community Hall.
Everyone who contributed to the event deserves thanks and congratulations for their part in ensuring that the men and boys killed in the disaster are not forgotten and that ties remain with the community in Ireland from which many of the victims came.
Thank you to all.
Mary Sayers,
Buxton.

Rugby and football programmes offer
I have been a keen supporter of sport in Wigan and have followed the fortunes of both Wigan Athletic and Wigan Warriors Rugby League Club for many years. During this time I have collected many of their programmes.
I have a number that are surplus to requirements and I was hoping I could get in touch with fellow supporters who may wish to add to their collection.
If they could write to me enclosing a SAE I would be only to pleased to send them a list.
Michael Scarratt,
5 Kentmere Place,
Clayton, Newcastle,
Staffs, ST5 3QL.

Reuniting former shipmates
The Royal Naval Electrical Branch Association, is looking for those Royal Navy Electricians of the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s who had been trained on DC (Direct Current) and were suddenly confronted with AC (Alternating Current) as installed on the new Blackwood Class Frigates for example.
While the main aim of the Association is to reunite you with your old shipmates from the Electrical Mess, we are looking or your tales of woe or bewilderment for our magazine. Gone were the Fuse Pullers and the task of cleaning "live" contact breakers. The "new stuff" bit!
The Association is of course open to Radio and Radar Electricians as well and we would be pleased to hear any of your tales. Like telling the members of other branches to "Stand in front of the radar before you go on a run ashore". Now why would they do that?
This new Association, already with hundreds of members, how has its own blazer badge, tie and beret badge, all sporting the distinctive flashes of the Electrical Branch.
We have our own web site, www.reneba.org.uk where you can see details of many members. Our next reunion is booking up fast and our own newsletter waiting for your contribution. A lot of "lamp swinging" has already taken place and I know there will be a lot more .
If you are ex-Royal Navy Electrical send your details and your story along with the ship you would most like to find your shipmates from, to: Membership Secretary and Newsletter Editor, Brian Joy, 237a Tithe Farm Court, Alexandra Avenue, Harrow. HA2 9DN or email him on navy.bj3@ntlworld.com
Mike Crowe, 7 Heath Road, Sandown, Isle of Wight, PO36 8PG.