IT IS with much anger and regret that I reply to the letter from Mrs J Young. I understand she is perturbed by a few grass cuttings left in the cemetery.

I was actally there when the groundsman was cutting the grass. I called him from his many duties including digging every grave and maintaining them, attending to all the grounds, dealing with repairs caused by vandalism, and more. Many duties carried out by him and another colleague.

I called him over, as I was with the cemetery administrator, to ask his advice on where would be the best place to plant a commemorative tree. He took much time and patience explaining the best type of tree to plant, and where would be the best place to plant it.

He helped me to choose a lovely spot which, I will spend many an hour praying by. I was extremely pleased with his comments and valued his advice. I am sure he administers this service to many others.

I have never heard one word of complaint about the upkeep of the cemetery in the 30 years I have been visiting it.

I have many friends and family buried there, and I have spent many a peaceful hour just sitting in the beautiful kept grounds.

I am sorry Mrs Young, that you are so upset, but I suggest you charge your angerat the council who have seen fit to leave the running of the cemetery to only two men, and ask, who is at fault here?

Perhaps if they had more help, then the mere job of removing the grass cuttings could be attended to.

Anne Cotterill,

(sent by e-mail)