SIR - I was absolutely delighted to read in your March 12 issue that Allan Ham is keen to revive the Bradford Dukes speedway team, possibly having racing back at Odsal next year.

Then I realised that we didn't have a team, with world champion Mark Loram, Joe Screen and Gary Havelock all moving elsewhere and our other four "league champions" riding also for someone else.

Where are we going to find riders as popular as our top three, in particular Havelock and Screen, who were real favourites at Odsal?

While we all want speedway back, we need a team to challenge for honours once again so we can continue racing.

We don't want a good team for one or two seasons, we want a good team forever, because Ham will continue to back a successful team.

The dome at Odsal has been planned and un-planned for too long now and we speedway followers have suffered more than anyone.

It's about time Bradford Council stopped waiting for "others" to get involved and give us back our beloved sport.

Anyone who agrees get writing to the Council and let's help Allan Ham get our sport back where it belongs.

Robert Greenwood, Upper Grange Avenue, Allerton.

SIR - I received yesterday two leaflets canvassing the Labour candidate in the local Bowling by-election.

Usually my little street is not considered worthy of the parties' time. However, this time I have had leaflets from both Liberal and Labour.

The latter have not done themselves any favours.

The leaflets should not have been distributed in this condition. How can they run a city if they cannot produce a leaflet which is not riddled with errors?

Here are a few examples: We have - "Council Houising"; a campaign to - "protect yor services"; a campaign "the like of which we haven's seen; The Labour party had put "resources into the local are".

There are also a number of grammatically-incorrect capital letters.

This slipshod effort does not give me any confidence in their abilities to read, never mind run a city and spend our money.

J Schofield, Haigh Street, Dudley Hill.

SIR - One of the most striking characteristics of your always interesting letters section is the often spirited debates which it stimulates among folk who disagree on a variety of matters and are prepared to argue their corner with great gusto and spirit.

Yet, having my mum in Bradford Royal has encouraged me to follow the multitude of your correspondents in wanting to put on record the appreciation and gratitude we have to a section of our community about whom we can all agree.

Whether it's doctors, cleaners, porters or nurses (in our case in Wards 20 and 14), our debt to them is enormous for their continued kindness and care.

They are, indeed, very special people.

Sid Brown, Glenhurst Road, Shipley.

SIR - With reference to Bradford's bid to become "Capital of Culture", I wonder if the majority of Bradford's citizens are aware of the existence of a gem of a theatre in the Priestley Centre, formerly the Playhouse, tucked away on Chapel Street off Leeds Road.

This intimate theatre, with its attractive bar area, green room and costume-hire facilities, is almost a throw-back to the great days of repertory theatre in that it presents outstanding plays on a monthly basis.

I am currently helping backstage on an excellent production of that fine Terence Rattigan play, Separate Tables, which is not often performed.

It will be a shame if this does not attract large audiences when it is performed at the theatre from March 20-24.

If your readers make the effort to see this play, they are assured of a memorable evening in the theatre.

John Cohen, North Gate, Upper Hopton, Mirfield.

SIR - I read with horror that it was planned to uncover more setts in Saltaire village.

These are dangerous to walk upon when wet and in icy conditions are lethal.

As one who is registered partially sighted, I have enough problems to face without adding to them, so please think again Mr Clive Woods.

Spend the money on repairing the broken pavements and cleaning up the dog dirt which fouls the streets.

I don't know what visitors think of that. I'm sure they are not impressed.

Nora Pemberton, Albert Avenue, Shipley.

SIR - With reference to the story headlined "Our dream for Holme Wood by the Young Ones."

It's nice to see the youth coming forward with their ideas for Holme Wood and it's nice to hear of people at long last listening to them. It's only right as these children are the future of Holme Wood.

Too many of today's youth are not allowed or have the chance to speak out.

A special meeting needs to be set up so not just the youth can speak out but the whole of the community of Holme Wood - tenants and residents alike - as things are changing and everyone needs a chance to be able to speak out and also listen to what is going on.

Let's all give the youth of today the credit they deserve and not just group them all together as hooligans causing mayhem wherever they go.

Brian R Harrison (a concerned resident), St Margaret's Avenue, Holme Wood.

SIR - The recent and on-going refurbishment of Lister Park is a credit to the city.

The large park is smart, spacious and attractive, the sports courts and play area well loved and well-used.

It is a place for all citizens to enjoy and share, a meeting place for families and friends - with Cartwright Hall attracting many visitors.

I do, however, have some concerns about protection for the renovated areas, to avoid vandalism and misuse (I believe a small amount has already taken place) spoiling the facilities for the many appreciative visitors.

Perhaps a full-time park ranger and security cameras to help prevent further damage.

Susan Brown, Woodville Place, Heaton.