FOLLOWING your recent coverage of the fire at the Abbey Stadium bowls pavilion, I would like to make some further comments with regards to the people affected by this act of mindless vandalism.

Like many other young mothers, I regularly use the sports facilities at the Abbey Stadium.

I am only able to do this because of the excellent service provided by Abbey Stadium staff who run a crche in the pavilion.

The crche is run by a number of keen, dedicated staff who had the use of superb facilities in the pavilion.

While recognising the impact of the loss of the facilities to the various sports teams, I am seeking through these pages to make your readership aware of the excellent facilities and the impact of the fire upon our children's crche.

I hope a similar facility can be restored as soon as possible so our children do not suffer.

Mrs Carol Ebanks

Redditch