I WISH to thank, through the Citizen, the captain and crew of the Millennium Swiftsure water bus which runs on the canal between Lancaster and Carnforth.

Last week I went on a cycle ride to Carnforth but had a puncture along the way. I had just started the long walk home, taking heart in a fine day and excellent views, when the motor vessel stopped and took me on board, even with my bike and not a penny to my name. It was quite unexpected in this day and age.

Mr J Taylor, Scale Hall.