I was so saddened to hear that the Con club may be closing.

Although I have never played there, I know many friends that have. There is such a shortage of good live music venues in Malvern that it would indeed be a tragedy if yet one more venue bites the dust.

I have such a high regard for Malvern with all its obvious great musical history. There are many fine musicians who live locally and support local music. I for one have a strong and indeed long association with the town. I record many of my CDs in Malvern and have many valued musician friends who live there.

Please add my name to the list of people who would be deeply saddened by the loss of this wonderful venue.

Gordon Giltrap.