WITH reference to one of the newer residents of Bude, Mr Rob Maye (the 'Post', February 19) and his question 'Is Bude dying on its feet?' I fear that it might be.

To quote the poet, it is taking an unconscionable time doing so. If Bude wakes up and gives residents shops that they actually want all will be well. Among the list of shopping 'no-nos' are too many cheap clothes shops and shoe shops. One of my friends goes elsewhere for her clothes as she is no longer a teenager!

There are also too many shops catering for the annual invasion of trippers, and not for someone like myself who lives here. However, do not despair, should you want a greater choice of shops perhaps I may recommend the proposed Binhamy Farm Shopping Centre — only

joking!

Bude.