ON behalf of the Research Institute for the Care of the Elderly could you please pass on my thanks to the people of Trowbridge for kindly supporting our collection on April 30.

With the help of seven people (including three students from Bath University in fancy dress) who kindly donated their time, we raised over £587.56.

The institute is a registered charity, based in Bath, largely dependent on donations in order to continue its research programme and we are extremely grateful for the support of the people of Trowbridge. It is a great encouragement to all the staff carrying out the research work to improve the quality of life for older people everywhere.

Thank you, Trowbridge, for your generosity.

T MUGRIDGE RICE

St Martin's Hospital

Bath