BRAVO, Mrs S Evans (Letters, August 20) for putting in writing the feelings of many Blackburn music-lovers.

I have been to many local outdoor concerts over the years and enjoyed them all.

I can't understand the intransigence of the Leisure Department.

Come on, Mr Steven Lee, for the council, please tell us why we can't have a good day out, musically, at our own party in the park.

Accrington, Preston, Clitheroe etc. have got their act together. Why not Blackburn?

Please don't give us the old chestnut "lack of funds". The groups are there, The venue is there, The supporters are there. The enthusiasm is there.

What about sponsors? Accrington managed it with Holland's Pies.

P G HAWORTH (MR), Greenhead Avenue, Blackburn.

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