IN RESPONSE to the “Oldswinford Living” article in the recent edition of the Stourbridge News.

Community care is personified in Oldswinford by local businesses; individuals matter, needs are addressed.

As one ages, demands increase and support is needed that reaches the home.

Service in Oldswinford can be essential.

Richard Harvey will be missed by those of us who have relied on his personal attention for many years and the uplifting experience one gets from a visit to his salon, and his hair-styling talent.

Indy Virdee at Swinford Pharmacy deserves special praise for his perseverance to meet patients’ needs.

Nothing is too much trouble.

An emergency will be tackled by the optician when spectacles suffer a mishap.

One cannot fail to mention Tesco Express, where loyal staff really care for those of us who have passed our sell-by date, are elderly and need service and aid often beyond the shopfloor.

The list is endless in Oldswinford.

We are grateful for those treasures to be found within Oldswinford businesses, and appreciative of great service and care shown by staff to customers in their hour of need.

Pat Harris

Pedmore