Spare a thought for Asda roof gulls

Dear Editor, I’d like to point out – following last week’s story about fake birds being used to deter gulls on Asda Hamilton’s roof – that the gulls regard the area as home.

Gulls have gathered in the area for generations. Before it was built on it was ‘the cowp’ for the ‘auld toun’ area.

I am nearly 90 years old now and I am sure some other folk will also remember ‘the cowp.’

The sea gulls were obviously drawn to it and at the time, although we didn’t know it, they must have helped with the recycling of food waste.

I wish people would spare a thought for these birds as they think it’s their home.

Sadie Reid Neilsland Square Fairhill

this spending target, the UK has shown how a transparent, independent and accountable approach to aid funding can change the world.

It is the right thing to do, and it shows the world that we are bigger than just ourselves. Immunising millions of children against preventable diseases makes us a bigger Britain.

Supporting our doctors and nurses to lead the fight against Ebola makes us a bigger Britain. Creating jobs and trade opportunities in developing countries makes us a bigger Britain.

This election must be an opportunity for all parties to reaffirm that commitment.

We are big enough to help people both at home and abroad.

Let us all call on our future politicians to show their commitment to the most vulnerable by protecting UK aid.

I’m writing to call on readers to get out the aprons, wooden spoons and mixing bowls to help this year’s annual Bake for Heroes campaign.

So far, supporters of all ages and all around the UK have cooked up more than £850,000 for Help for Heroes since Bake for Heroes began in 2009. This year we’re hoping to top the £1million mark.

The ingredients for success are simple – supporters simply sign up for a free fundraising pack through H4H to bake cupcakes, sponges, biscuits, flapjacks or whatever tasty treat they fancy, and sell them off to colleagues, family and friends.

All money raised goes to H4H supporting wounded, injured and sick personnel, veterans and their loved ones.

The Bake for Heroes campaign runs between April 15 and April 30, but supporters can take part whenever it suits them.

I’m so proud to be a Patron of Help for Heroes. Every time I sit down and talk to our brave men and women, they tell me how much it means to know the public is behind them and their families throughout their recovery.

I’m determined to help make sure that this vital support is there whenever it is needed.

So please join us, it’s very simple to sign up and bake a difference! You could just get some friends together for a cup of tea, have a laugh and have a chat. You really will be helping to rebuild lives and continue the amazing work that Help for Heroes does.

Bake sales can be as big or small as you want – it could be a tea and cake event at work or school, a coffee and cake morning at the local community centre, or simply an invitation to friends to come round for a slice of cake and a catch-up in return for a donation.

Funds will support the work of Help for Heroes and their four Recovery Centres, which have been purposebuilt and support around 4,000 people every year.

To register to take part visit www. bakeforheroes.org.uk or call 01980 846459.

Lorraine Kelly Help for Heroes Salisbury Wiltshire