Will it be thanks from Frank Avenell, Swindon's self-proclaimed Pensioners' Champion, after the 2004 Budget announcement?

It should be, pensioners over 70 will receive an extra £100 from the Government to help with living costs, those over 80 will get a £200 payment, all on top of the winter fuel allowance and other benefits.

Will Frank be happy? Of course not, he will have nothing else to whinge about!

IJ Howard

Westlea