I REFER to Mr and Mrs A Riley's letter under the heading: Leave us alone now. I enjoyed a similar happy childhood, walking and playing in the lovely countryside.

Reading their letter brought back so many memories, and it is heartbreaking to realise our grandchildren and their children will never have the pleasure of this wonderful experience.

K Hallows

Stocks Park, Horwich

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