IT would be very inappropriate to allow three recent instances of optimum efficiency, on the parts of local emergency services to pass unrecorded.

My home, adjacent to the River Avon, near Chippenham, was flooded and within eight hours the water from the house and garden had been pumped out by the fire service. Their efficiency, friendliness and professionalism was amazing.

The promptness of North Wiltshire District Council in dealing with my request for more sandbags was terrific!

A week ago I had a guest for lunch who was taken ill and the response of the ambulance service was wonderful.

I believe we all owe a great debt to these incredibly dedicated and hard working people. Thank you to you all.

ROSEMARY WALKER

Kellaways, Chippenham