THERE appears to be some misunderstanding in the article (LET, April 28) in relation to the purpose of the proposed Community Centre in Ash Street. It implied that Asian women went to the pub.

This is not correct. What I meant was that Asian women in general do not have the same opportunities to socialise as the men. Facilities are not currently in place for a culturally sensitive and safe environment.

The centre, we hope, would enable youngsters living locally to spend productive time in a safe and sociable environment. There are drug and crime problems within the area, just as there are throughout East Lancashire.

Elderly people and women have no real place to meet in comfort recreationally.

There were also a whole host of issues that were highlighted by our Society when we set out to build the centre, but all in all, what we wanted was a place for women, disabled and the elderly to utilise.

It was thus proposed that a general use community centre with day care centre facilities for our elderly and meeting rooms for the women be built.

Additionally, substantial numbers of children do not have a quiet place at home well resourced with books, in which to do homework or revise for exams. We hope to cater for this also.

We are trying to help all sections of the communities and be an asset to the borough, but especially those in most need.

MOHAMED ULDAY, Whalley Range, Blackburn.

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