In my youth what I did in lakes, tarns, rivers and the sea has become known as wild swimming. Now wild camping is allowed on Dartmoor (Report, 31 July). In my later years I have tramped all over rural UK, France and other parts of Europe. Is this to be known as wild walking? If so, townies beware! We outdoor people are a wild lot.
Bill Coop
Cottingham, East Yorkshire
• “Grrrr,” growled Dougal dolefully. “Another list that ignores our genius contribution to the genre” (Crocs, Clangers and custard-eating aliens: the 50 greatest ever children’s TV shows, 31 July). “Hmm,” added Florence, “and in the Guardian too.” “Oh dear,” yawned Dylan. “Time for bed,” said Zebedee. “But not till we get the recognition we deserve!”
Phil Gauron
Oxford
• Has the Guardian considered a wallchart outlining its view of our national borders? On 3 August alone “National” news pages in the paper contain a story about Uber prices in New York and the failure of the Barbie movie in South Korea.
Alan Gray
Brighton
• Please let Mel Stride know that I would be happy to join the delivery workforce (Over-50s could deliver takeaways, says work and pensions secretary, 3 August) once the potholes are sorted out (Broken roads and broken necks: life in pothole Britain, 3 August).
Ann Clinton (65)
Little Chesterford, Essex
• I enjoyed Megan Nolan’s piece on the pleasures of dining alone (29 July) and was delighted by the accompanying photo in the print edition of my Habitat Barton range china – acquired in 1991 and still going strong.
Claire West
Ardleigh, Essex
