In these times of stress and worry it was such a joy to have a weekend of laughter, especially children's laughter.

The new water play area in Abbey Park, Pershore, has been a huge success with children of all ages having a wonderful time, so thank you to Wychavon for providing this facility.

Then another big thank you to the Riverside Centre for organising a weekend of activity which attracted children and adults of all ages (myself included) to play around on or in the river, again much laughter was heard.

Soon Pershore will be the recipient of another facility in the skateboard park which hopefully should be up and running before Christmas in spite of the efforts of some fuddy duddies to block its installation.

Let's pause for thought and look to our good fortune in living in an area where community needs are being met. Once again a big thank you to all concerned.

Val Wood, Bridge Street, Pershore.