Last Sunday night my old mother in Upton-upon-Severn had left the telephone off the hook causing concern by my sister in the USA and hence a call to me to see what was the matter.

Having a drink I dare not drive my car. The neighbours were not about so what was to be done? I called the police who had an area car with two constables at her front door in less than twenty minutes.

My mother was extremely embarrassed having caused so much bother - haven't we all done something like this? - and all was resolved.

The policemen were very kind and thoughtful and a credit to the service, for which we would all like to send a huge thank you.

The police service are much maligned and always in the public view looking for faults but when 'push comes to shove' they are really capable and should be encouraged and supported by us all!

The Green Family, Roberts End, Hanley Swan.