I WOULD like to support your appeal of September 6 to raise £5,000 to keep the 'Pamela May' continuing for the next season. I have, therefore, sent my donation.

I was a personal friend of the late Bernard Clements, (a director of Clements Displays).

I knew how much thought and energy he put into this project, particularly the detailed work in the fittings required to accommodate disabled people. I subsequently had the pleasure of the two-hour trip you describe from Hanbury Wharf in the company of skipper Bernard.

I am confident your readers will respond generously to your appeal.

H Max White,

(Former GP Bromsgrove).