REGARDING Eric Leaver's remarks (LET, May 29) about the pensioner who went missing on an outing to Preston from Mill Hill Community Centre in Blackburn, on behalf of our members I would like to say that the gentleman in question should have had a carer with him.

People who use the coach choose where to go -- within a 15-mile radius.

For many who use these outings, it is the only way they get further than Blackburn with Darwen and do not have money for shopping trips.

We visit craft fairs, country houses, garden centres etc.

JOYCE HOPSON (Mrs), member, The Over-55 Club, Earcroft Community Base, Darwen.