It’s most gracious of Giles Fraser to nominate Richard Coles as someone who inspired him most in 2014 (31 December). In Fathomless Riches or How I went from Pop to Pulpit Richard writes how he toured nightclubs and met go-go dancers in cages. On page 84, he writes: “... one of whom I discovered years later was the Reverend Giles Fraser, Canon of St Paul’s and Guardian columnist in later incarnations”. Richard has indeed become the patron saint of psychological integration for many clergy.
Rev Tony Crowe
Whitstable, Kent
• Why have you fallen into the trap of using unflattering pictures of Ed Miliband? What an awful picture you chose for your report of the Lowry launch (Report, 6 January). I was at the event and had the opportunity to take several very good photographs of Ed. He shielded his eyes for a few seconds at the end of his superb speech so he could take questions from the press at the back of the room, including your correspondent. I question your motives for using such an awful image.
Peter Munro
Congleton, Cheshire
• I notice you again equate well-heeled with classical music concert-goers (Conductor strikes a sour note over Paris concert hall, 5 January). Out of interest, I Googled the cheapest seats for The Marriage of Figaro performed by Opera North this month: cost £15. The cheapest to see S Club 7 at Leeds arena are £41.
Melinda Drayton
Halifax
• Ian Jack (27 December) on going vegetarian said he thought “the hardest part” would be going without mince. An easy solution is to use soya mince. It is very adaptable and can be used in all the guises Ian mentions. Meat eaters I know agree that they can’t tell the difference. Another bonus point is that it is healthier, better in animal welfare terms and more environmentally friendly for the reasons Ian gives. No excuses now.
Jacky Creswick
Chester
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