I READ with interest the letters about the clown that is proposed to be placed at New Brighton prom.

Years ago I used to take a delight in visiting this lovely seaside resort. Today, although it is very different, I still enjoy the occasional visit and a walk along the prom, which is very bare now. I feel more trees and coloured lights, floral baskets etc, would be far nicer than a clown. As we are all ratepayers and share one another's boroughs in some way or another, perhaps Wirral Council could donate some of the £25,000 cost of the clown to a worthy cause like the SAM appeal?

The money would be wisely spent and benefit many.

M. Orme, Hoylake.