I HAVE spent the last six weeks campaigning for the county council and parliamentary elections.

Despite fears of apathy and cynicism, the overwhelming majority of those whom I met at the door step were friendly and welcoming - irrespective of their political views.

May I thank them for the way in which they received me and my team and thank everyone who helped me to win the opportunity to represent those who live in the Claines electoral area.

I would also like to pass on my special thanks to the mystery lady who I met in Northwick Road whose photograph appeared on the front of my first pamphlet.

ANDREW ROBERTS,

County Councillor,

Claines,

Worcester.