SIR - I would just like to say thank you to St William's parish for the lovely party to which they invited Sacred Heart, Thornton, pensioners.

Thanks to all the helpers who worked so hard to serve the three-course meal and drinks; the drivers who picked people up and then took everyone safely home; and the two priests who gave the oil blessing in the church and filled in for Father Jim, who is unwell.

Veronica Farnell, Market Street, Thornton