SIR, - It is with deep regret that I find that the Duns British Legion club is closing.

SIR, - We would like to express our profound gratitude to all those who supported the Borders Party by voting for us at the local election, and also to those who helped with the campaign.

SIR, - Through its current planning application 12/00263/PM, Viridor is seeking to remove a key condition from their permission to construct a waste incinerator at Oxwellmains, Dunbar.

SIR, - With reference to the article on page 10 of The Berwickshire News (Thursday, May 3) regarding wind turbine applications, particularly the re-submission for a wind turbine on Fellowhills Farm, Ladykirk (ref.no. 12/00482/ful).

SIR, - May I take this opportunity to thank everyone who made our recent Soup and Pudding Lunch, held in Duns Parish Church Halls, the success it was.

SIR, - The committee members of the Coldstream Riders Association would like to thank everyone who attended the coffee morning in Coldstream on April 28.

SIR, - May I, through your paper and on behalf of Berwick and Eastern Borders Amnesty International group, take this opportunity to thank the Maltings Theatre for allowing us to hold our AGM in the Stage Door Bar on Wednesday, May 9, at 7.30pm. On this occasion, to mark the 50th Anniversary of Amnesty International, guest speaker George Luke, a London-based writer and radio producer, will report on a recent fact-finding team visit to Israel-Palestine. All are welcome.

SIR, - A very big thank you to all those who attended the Scottish Labour Party’s Berwickshire Branch Supper recently.

SIR, - Berwickshire Netball Club would like to say a huge thank you to Morrisons supermarket in Berwick and all its very generous customers for supporting us so well in our “bag packing” slot on Saturday, April 21.

SIR, - Bryan Webster is correct (Letters, April 26) in pointing out that local politicians should address local issues in their attempts to win our support.

SIR, - Last week I wrote to you about the financial Americanisation of British society, referred to by the rest of the world as the Anglo/American model.

SIR - Greenlaw Football Club have their official opening of their brand new clubhouse on May 12, 2012.

SIR, - Lorne Anton’s rant against the Borders Party and their consistent opposition to the ‘Wee tram to Gala’ is a timely reminder of two things.