ADAM G Foyle of Honley was more than a touch unkind in his letter about Jake Mangle Wurzel (Mailbag February 16).

Could I suggest that he allows himself the luxury of seeing the other side of JMW? Perhaps he has read in the Weekend Examiner of Jake’s 80-pint blood donation total? Though even this very creditable amount fades into almost insignificance compared with Clr Malcolm Macdonald’s 136 pints. From a mere 25-pinter – jaundice putting paid to any more – gentlemen, I salute you. And I hope Adam G Foyle does also.

Gordon Hirst

Fenay Bridge