MRS Pilkington, who wrote in defence of the Jubilee Centre (Your Letters, March 21) can be assured that the loud disruptive noises of line-dancing, shouting etc do come from the centre.

May I ask Mrs Pilkington what happened to the assurances that the building was to be a meeting place for coffee and chats etc? And why was the music licence application notice placed in the paper during the holiday period when residents were away?

She states that her members are "law-abiding" but what has this to do with showing consideration to others? And they may have intended holding only six evening and weekend functions, but the number has gradually increased. So if the late-night noise is not being made by members attending functions, then who else is using the building?

This is a designated green belt and residential area and is quite unsuitable for some of the current activities at the Jubilee Centre. And as the "small" building extension applied for is equal to a pair of semi-detached bungalows, I can only assume that they wish to increase numbers using the centre.

I do think the idea behind the centre is marvellous and can understand others admiring it and the work people like Mrs Pilkington have put in. The problem is the location. It needs to be sited where music, dancing and parking do not disrupt the lives of those who live nearby.

AUDREY SCHOFIELD,

(pensioner).