THE chairman and committee of the Malvern branch of Save the Children wish to thank Malvern Hills District Council for its swift 'yes' on Thursday, December 30, to our request to hold a collection on Friday, December 31, in aid of earthquake victims.

Also thanks to the managers of Waitrose and Somerfield (Barnards Green) for giving us permission to collect outside their stores.

Thanks to all the volunteers who collected and a grateful thanks to the people of Malvern who gave so generously, raising the magnificent sum of £6,350.

MARGARET SLADE, president Malvern SCF, Church Street, Malvern.