YEP Letters: April 16

High Tea for Gee Gees campaign

Petra Ingram, Chief Executive, The Brooke

This Thursday, April 21, Her Majesty the Queen celebrates her 90th birthday.

Her reign has been a fantastic achievement and we’re so grateful for her tireless support. If you’re thinking about organising a party to celebrate her birthday, why don’t you host a tea party for your friends and family and turn it into a fundraiser for an issue close to the Queen’s heart?

Her Majesty is known for her love of horses and everyone loves tea and cake, so why not combine the two and raise money for the Brooke with a High Tea for Gee Gees party? It is our aim to improve the welfare of working horses, donkeys and mules living in some of the most deprived communities all over the world, and support the people who depend on these animals for their livelihoods. All you need to do is visit www.thebrooke.org to sign up. We can send you posters, balloons, cupcake toppers and bunting.

We’d love to see your celebrations, so please tweet us @thebrooke and use the hashtag #TweetYourTea.

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Taxpayer should have a voice on spending

James Kirk, by email

In a recent letter, R Chapman made a valid point regards cash-strapped councils wasting money.

He chose to highlight the current roadworks in Middleton, where several mini roundabouts along one stretch of road are undergoing maintenance, and feels the materials used would be more suitable to filling in potholes.