In Kings Heath, we faced a problem similar to the one concerning Janie Toy (Letters, 19 May). The solution was for the community to band together and buy the shop, which we did. Our beloved York Supplies remains a successful community co-op, still selling an array of hardware, amazing plants, and even a single nail if that's all you need. Members of the buyout committee are happy to share their experience with others seeking to preserve small businesses vital to their communities.
Naomi Standen, Kings Heath, Birmingham
I wrote to you a few years ago, explaining that as a fellow member of Newcastle Labour Party, I was mildly annoyed that Jeremy Beecham had more success getting letters published than I did (Letters, 19 May). In my unpublished letter, I wrote: 'The letters ed's a busy chap, I've found it hard to reach him. I think I'll have to change my name to Lord Jeremy Beecham.'
Christine Hartas, Mickleton, County Durham
Let's not forget the man who made the bus in seconds flat, found his way upstairs (Letters, 18 May), had a smoke, and went into a dream. All part of the life of his day.
Mike Abbott, Chiswick, London
Can I moan about the unseasonable bank holiday weather, please, before it becomes commonplace (UK 'built for climate that no longer exists' and needs urgent changes to survive global heating, report warns, 20 May)?
Jude Carr, London
Re your editorial on domestic workers winning new rights (19 May), are wives and mothers domestic workers?
Jenny Brain, Bath
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