I WAS surprised to read in your paper of April 9 Mr McDonald's statement that there would be over 50 acres of all weather sports facilities. Where did the number 50 come from?

As I recall in the original proposals this was only going to be 25 acres.

Where has the extra 25 acres come from? What exactly are they all going to be used for and more importantly where is the money coming from to run this.

If we are to have a debate on this can we start with the truth please!

I MAY,

nr Westbury

Until a few years ago there was a well used playing field. Since 2000 it has been mutilated by the developer Persimmon and the district council. It contained two football pitches as well as dressing rooms it is called Penleigh Park.

Mr McDonald's letter made be very annoyed. I contacted the council and was told the developer was due to start contractual work on April 25, returning the area to a playing field for the community. So next season the children will have replacement fields and a place to change as well!

C Southall,

Westbury