SIR – Today, the Rotary Clubs of Wharfedale and llkley are combining to collect in store and on the street to acquire funds to help those who have suffered in the Somerset floods disaster. Our collectors can be readily identified by their Rotary tabards.

All money collected will be sent to the Rotary co-ordinator in Somerset to be allocated as they think best.

We have already contacted them to ask what projects they have in mind.

This does not mean that our efforts are over! Financial assistance will be needed for many months to come, especially once the media has lost interest, and the Ilkley Rotary Clubs will be requesting your aid during those months in a number of ways.

We know that the people of llkley and the surrounding districts will respond in the generous manner that we have come to expect and appreciate.

Keith Budd, Hon Secretary, Ilkley Wharfedale Rotary Club