Readers' letters - March 13

For more letters: https://www.wigantoday.net/news/your-say/readers-letters-march-10-1-9059715Re: Climate Change (WP Letters, March 12). Your letter writer, Derek Rogerson, is apparently convinced that there is no point in doing anything about climate change. Rather a defeatist attitude, one may think. Yes, maybe it won’t make any difference but how can we explain to future generations – who may suffer the effects of increasing natural disasters – and tell them that we didn’t bother doing anything as we felt it wouldn’t work. Surely we should at least try? And besides, even the hardline climate change deniers can’t deny that, thanks to humans, the world is in a mess. Rainforest deforestation, habitat loss for animals, endangered species heading to extinction, air pollution, water pollution, ground pollution... the list goes on. Now, are we still going to sit back and say, well there’s no point? Shall we just watch the world get worse, while we smugly think to ourselves, “Our generation will be okay, we have enough money and enough fuel for our cars?” Maybe some individuals don’t care about animals (goodness knows, we live in a society indoctrinated by humanism, so no wonder). But do you really want your children or grandchildren to live in a polluted, dirty world? Now, I’m no humanist, nor a pessimist. Neither do I subscribe to the ‘religion’ of extreme capitalism (worshipping the economy at all costs) so maybe my thinking is a little unusual. But I do believe we have a duty to ourselves, our fellow species, other animals – and to future generations – to try and clean up our world a little. At least we can try.Molly Clarevia email

Volunteer and help childrenWe would like to ask your readers to consider becoming part of a team that helps support vulnerable children in your area. As the UK’s leading children’s charity, Barnardo’s is looking for people to volunteer in our shops and help us raise money to support our local projects that work with disadvantaged children, young people and their families. By giving us a little of your spare time, you will gain invaluable experience that could provide a stepping stone to a new career or an opportunity to add to your personal statement for college or university. We also offer a chance to get out of the house, make new friends and have fun by joining the team at your local Barnardo’s store. Volunteering is also a great way to build confidence and an opportunity to try new things. Our volunteers are given full training and ongoing support. To find out more about volunteering with Barnardo’s, please pop into your local Barnardo’s store or visit www.barnardos.org.uk/volunteering. Thank you, we look forward to meeting you. Marie WilliamsBarnardo’s Regional Manager for Retail OperationsHere for Armed Forces family

This year, SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity, will mark 100 years since the end of the First World War.The charity, of which I am a proud ambassador, was there for our Armed Forces family then and they’re still here for them now.For over 130 years, SSAFA has shown its commitment to our service men and women, veterans and their families – relieving need, suffering and distress through its local branches.At the outbreak of the First World War, the Government called on SSAFA to take care of the families of soldiers in Greater Manchester who were going to the Front and the charity has been helping military families in the local area ever since.Throughout 2018, SSAFA will be commemorating all those who served during the Great War and encouraging the public to remember those relatives who fought, while also acknowledging those soldiers and veterans who served in more recent conflicts and need our help today. To find out more, please visit ssafa.org.uk/world-war-100Dan SnowWW1 Historian and SSAFA AmbassadorBad mannersMoral standards are falling. There are few boundaries, especially on the television. Everything seems to be acceptable. Are children taught right from wrong from an early age? Many people have no faith. Modern technology can be used for good but can also be used for evil.Perhaps we should, if it’s safe to do so, speak and act when we see something wrong in our society. Surprisingly not everyone is aware that they’re guilty of anti-social behaviour. However there are many good and kind people out there, so let’s not give up just yet!Susan AbbottAddress supplied