Crumbling Britain

WALKING on beauty spot Hengistbury Head, near Bournemouth, I was surprised to come across a couple blackberry picking while wearing protective gloves.

I was concerned as they were not also wearing hard hats, full face masks or protective clothing — those prickles and fruit juices must be avoided at all costs! What a ninny state we have become when health and safety concerns affect a traditional, simple pleasure.

Bring on the blackberry crumble — with a pair of oven gloves at hand.

DAVE PEARCE, Christchurch, Dorset.