SIR - In reply to Bishop Inge’s  order to take in more immigrants,  I’m not sure where he gets his info. 
The UK charity Human relief foundation has pulled out of Calais. Its spokesman Mr Tokan  stated: “97 per cent of the refugees are not refugees and don’t need help. “ The immigrants at Calais complained the food was poor, the bedding and clothing was poor quality , that was their excuse for burning the bedding and cloths and dumping the food.”
The charity spokesman said they will give aid to refugees on the Syrian/ Jordanian border instead.
 In the Daily Mail it has been revealed the government figures of costs per refugee is up to £24,000 for housing, benefits, education, medical care. 
Pity the Bishop doesn’t order the same treatment for British people. 
Carl Mason BNP, 
Worcester

We should save our heritage not replace it
SIR - What a wonderful piece of journalistic juxtaposition in Wednesday`s Worcester News – with articles seemingly unrelated yet so succinctly pointing up an all too frequent contradiction in city council thinking. The jury may be out  over whether any of the Lich Street archaeology might have been incorporated into the new `plaza` but the issue of new road signs can and should be influenced before it is too late.
The city wish to become an official “UK Heritage City” is laudable and your article rightly points to the benefits which would accrue from such an achievement; but then the contradiction follows two pages later – the city have £40,000 to  spend so why not remove some of the old and original cast iron street name plates and replace with new – suggestions please! 
Well I have one – before a headlong rush into replacing the iconic original name plates (yes – even small street signs are part of  the rich heritage fabric of the city) why not spend a fraction of the cash on cleaning and repainting the original signs? These are more than capable of being legible and looking at the Copenhagen Street sign, will last a considerable time longer!
So, before this is another `too late` decision (trees by the cricket ground for example) – give some thought to actually saving our heritage and then celebrate it.
Dr Malcolm Nixon
Worcester


We should wear red poppies with respect
SIR - I was saddened and disappointed to read the letter from Derek Spencer (19/10/15) promoting the wearing of white poppies instead of the traditional red
 ones. 
As someone who for many years has worked and socialised with many people with strong views to the left, right and centre of the political spectrum, people who have always put their political differences aside to remember and give thanks to those members of the armed forces who gave their lives so we could have our freedom. These friends and colleagues have worn the red poppy considering it as being without bias  to any political or religious affiliation, they wear it as a sign of respect and thanksgiving to those who gave their lives for our freedom.
It is sad that the people who promote the wearing of the white poppy want to politicise the time of remembrance of those who died in the many wars. They should remember it is politicians and their promoting of political causes that start the wars that they say they oppose.
Mr Andrew M Bull
 Worcester.


Where is the duty of care during the day?
SIR - I was pleased to see two police officers and a CSO in Worcester City centre this morning (Monday, October 19). We certainly need them around and about more as I feel the city has seen a marked increase in various ‘characters’ over recent times.  
What was once almost unseen is now visible for all to have to tolerate. I literally tripped over a sleeping bag and occupant last week outside the chemists in The Cornmarket and very often witness daytime drinking of alcohol in inappropriate areas. 
I know this is very sad for those concerned and their well-being is important, however I don’t think young children and citizens as a whole should really have to see this side of life on a daily basis. 
Surely the institutions that open their doors to the less fortunate have a duty of care for 24 hours a day and not just at night?
C D Lee
Worcester

Historic 1980s bar will be put to good use
SIR - I’m writing  regarding the removal of the 1980s bar from Croome Court. 
Alongside our project to restore ‘Capability’ Brown’s majestic 18th century park, we have also repaired Croome 1940s RAF hospital (now open to our visitors with a dedicated exhibition centre) and have preserved and displayed items such as the 1950s boy’s school lockers and the colourful 1980s dining room paint scheme in Croome Court itself.
 We are committed to sharing the full story of Croome, throughout all its varied phases of history, not least the estate’s fascinating and chequered passage through the 20th century. 
In the case  of the 1980s bar, we are pleased to report that it has been carefully taken apart in order for the bar’s decorative panelling to be used downstairs in our new tearoom, where it will be able to once again serve its original purpose!
 Amy Forster-Smith
House & Visitor Experience Manager
Croome & South Worcestershire
National Trust

Tax credit cuts are a swipe at hard workers
SIR - In his autumn budget speech George Osborne effectively abolished tax credits in one swingeing cut. Totally uncaring of the fact that the poorest in this country would once again suffer.
Ian Duncan Smith was seen in Parliament to punch the air when these cuts were announced and cheer loudly, another vicious swipe at the hard working people of Britain, who were told by the DWP that, if they took lower paid jobs the safety net of working tax credits would ensure that they would be better off working.
While I understand that it is to encourage employers to pay higher wages, surely the cuts should be on a sliding scale, i.e. as wages rise tax credits come down, and not raising the living wage by pennies then taking pounds of the poorest of our hardworking people.
Government should be about the people of this country and not about our politicians standing on the world stage.
Mr Geoffrey Doe
Malvern