I'M a big fan of fifties, sixties and seventies music, I have a penchant for brass, like opera and some classical. I can even stand some of today's din, but I don't like it forced upon me.

It's all well and good that free entertainment is provided in the parks, but does it have to be melodious?

On Sunday there will be "Music in the Park" at Pennington to celebrate the Queen's Golden Jubilee. That's fair enough for the visitors who want to hear brass and jazz, but what about the neighbouring residents who don't?

Unfortunately lots of people who don't appreciate such sounds will have to enjoy them too, whether they want to or not.

For the past two years on May Bank holiday a restaurant about half a mile from my home has decided that we're all going to enjoy a rock concert.

The noise is so loud it must disturb residents for miles around. For people like me who want to spend my holiday sunbathing or gardening, as the weather allows, it is a complete intrusion into my privacy. In fact I can't stand it and am driven indoors.

People are warned at sunny times not to upset neighbours by having their radios on in the gardens. Well these outdoor festivities are just as much of a nuisance.

Call me intolerant, miserable -- or bonkers -- but I'd like to bet I'm not the only one.

It's not fair when people have to leave their own homes and take a trip to find a haven of peace and quiet.