The National Trust’s intention to kill the wild boar on one of its Wiltshire properties (Report, 20 November) is symptomatic of a growing tendency to de-risk every outdoor activity. This, despite there being almost no records of injuries to people. The outdoors is not a Disney theme park but somewhere to enjoy the natural world. That it is not entirely risk-free is part of the experience.
Alick Simmons
Barrington, Somerset
• Ironic that a Christian should want their child to “receive an education, rather than indoctrination” (Christian parent could take legal action over school’s ‘pride parade’, 21 November). What is organised religion other than indoctrination?
Pete Greening
Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire
• Re your report (Camden to salute its music heritage with walk of fame, 15 November), I hope that the multi-ethnic history of the borough will be remembered. Representing the Irish tradition I recommend Bobby Casey, a virtuoso fiddler from County Clare, who in the 1950s and 60s played at The Brighton pub in the High Street.
Gerry Harrison
Kilmaley, County Clare, Ireland
• John Crace’s observation that “With May it’s usually best to get the applause in first” (20 November) reminds me of the occasion on which a very naive (or daring) archdeacon stood at the lectern prior to giving a paper on sexual ethics and solemnly intoned “Thank you everyone, it’s not often I get the clap at the start.”
Fr Alec Mitchell
Manchester
• Winter walking (Letters, 19 November) should not be a problem if an empty rectangular yogurt pot (holds 770ml) is carried in an accessible place. There is no need to sit. This receptacle can easily be put in place among the clothing, and used standing. There is a robust lid for these useful things too.
Caroline Stow
Oxford
• £80 a pop for Ian McKellen tickets in Chichester (Letters, 21 November)! General tickets in Burnley are £40, with concessions at £15. But then the chap does hail from Lancashire.
Austen Lynch
Garstang, Lancashire
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