ON behalf of Tavistock Parkinson's Support Group I would like to thank the generous residents of Tavistock for their kind donations to our street collection held on September 8.

The sum of £186 was raised.

Anyone who is interested in finding out more about the support g­roup or our exercise classes for people with Parkinson's please contact me on 01822 614204.

Anyone who has been diagnosed with Parkinson's or related conditions, and their carers, would be most welcome to join us.

Mrs Pam Coxwell, Tavistock

MAY I, through your letters page, say a very big thank you to everyone who encouraged, supported and sponsored me on my 30-mile walk for St Luke's in July. I raised £445.

Sharon Statton

Torlands, Tavistock

A BIG thank you to all that attended and donated to the Macmillan cream tea afternoon on September 15. We raised £296 and had a lot of fun — thank you again.

Wendy Greig

Tiddy Brook Meadow

Tavistock