Sir, – It is now six months since over 200 people packed in to the Drill Hall at Garmouth to hear from a group of "experts" about river and coastal erosion at Garmouth and Kingston.

Sir, – It was a pleasure and privilege to attend the most recent concert performance by the Moray Schools Youth Orchestra in Elgin Town Hall on Friday, July 9.

Sir, – It makes my heart so sore to read yet again that not only is bullying rife, but that there is very often precious ­little help in stamping it out and of the victim receiving proper support through such an horrendous ­ordeal ­(Letter last week ‘Time to support the victims of bullying’).

Sir, – Charles Macdonald’s continuing campaign to have the River Lossie dredged (Letters, July 2) is well meaning but misguided, in my opinion. Let me say right away, however, that I have every sympathy for those people signing the petition who have had their homes ruined time and time again while waiting for the proposed flood alleviation scheme, involving walls and embankments, that was a long time in the planning process and now awaiting final approval and funding.

Sir, – In 1973 I stayed with the Fraser family of 14 Innes Court, Lhanbryde, for three months and attended Milne’s High School in Fochabers. For years I had contact with George Fraser, born in 1956, but I lost track of him after an address in Edinburgh.

Sir, – Here we go again, Mrs Smith. I replied to her last letter, and I do so again.

Sir, – Is recycling just a myth in Moray? As part of my occupational duties, I have often to visit the recycling centre in Elgin, to dispose of lots of unwanted items, such as wood, various items of furniture, white goods, pictures, bikes, you name it!

Sir, – As someone who gave up car ownership a few years ago when I ceased to be employed, I have benefited greatly from the services that Stagecoach has operated throughout Moray.

Sir, - I am writing to highlight the potential danger of the patrolled crossings for the East End and the New Elgin Primary Schools in Elgin.

Sir, - I am appalled at the short-sighted and feeble-minded approach the management of the Moray Leisure Centre (MLC) have exhibited in its running of the centre.

Sir, - Chronic immobility, and its accoutrements, have delayed this angry response to another of Moray Council's sleekit acts, the arbitrary closure of luncheon clubs within its territory.

Sir, - Thank you so very much for carrying the recent article about floods in Poland, now followed by gigantic landslides, which have devastated much of Poland. May we thank the good folk of Moray, no strangers to the tragedy of flooding, who have kindly responded to our appeal.

Sir, - Moray Council has lost control of the travellers situation under its jurisdiction.

Sir, – My three children and I took our wee dog for a walk in the sun to Cove Bay by Clashach Quarry, near Hopeman, one evening this week.

Sir, – Last week's "Concerned (but anonymous) Forres Citizen" rather naively tries to convince readers that Mackenzie and Cruickshank and their staff are standing in the way of the Forres flood alleviation scheme.

Sir, – Another school bus accident, not in Scotland this time, claiming the lives of two young people, with others still in a critical condition.

Sir, – It is with great interest that I have been reading comments about Moray Council and its spending plans and cuts, in 'The Northern Scot' over the last few weeks.

Sir, – Reference the letter "Who is really looking after our interests?" ('The Northern Scot', April 30), I've been asking that for years and the only answer I have is, well, nobody.

Sir, – The Moray Council communities committee on April 13 made a proposal to develop a travellers' halting site at Dallachy aerodrome.

Sir, – It is with great concern that I read of the provision of meals for seniors being stopped at the Elgin Community Centre and other centres across Moray.

Sir, – I feel I must respond to the article in last week's edition of 'The Northern Scot' entitled 'Battle cry goes out'.

Sir, – The Westminster Parliament has finally been dissolved but it could be argued that it actually rotted away, with the stench lingering on still.

Sir, - I am alarmed to hear that legal action may be required to make Moray Council see the sense in dredging the River Lossie ("Dredging River Lossie 'right thing'" - 'The Northern Scot', April 2). However, I still strongly believe that dredging is the only sensible option for flood alleviation, and I would heartily support anyone else who takes up the cause.

Sir, - Between the latest incidence of flooding in Garmouth and the news that the lifeline 323 Kingston to Elgin bus service is under threat, it might appear that our community is in danger of regressing to the 19th century.

Sir, - I am an ex-airman, having served at RAF Kinloss for a total of 11 very happy years. In 1974 I retired, and have lived and worked in the Moray area ever since.

Sir, – I have recently been notified, as an adjoining neighbour, of the proposed alteration to the former Safeway building by Moray Council.

Sir, – I fully appreciate the difficulties faced by the decision-makers of Moray Council forced to find ways of reducing expenditure.

Sir, – Your thoughtful editorial on alcohol abuse (March 5) concedes with regret that there is no single solution, and none of the solutions is easy.

Sir, – Once again Moray Council are targeting the most vulnerable members of our community.

Sir, – I note that there has been much media attention drawn to the allegations of workplace bullying in Number 10 Downing Street and that it has been alleged the perpetrator is Gordon Brown.

Sir, – How refreshing to learn that Rothes Primary School was one of only three schools in Scotland to be chosen by the Scottish Education Secretary to exemplify the "Curriculum for Excellence in Action" initiative.

Sir, – I write regarding your report in last Friday's issue of the meeting in Elgin organised by Oxfam Scotland to highlight the supposed link between the recent flooding in the town and man-made climate change.

Sir, – I am disgusted at the way I am treated when I phone The Moray Council, complaining about the mess and destruction that is taking place at the Burghead cemetery.

Sir, – I was interested to find out that a Speed Networking event is being arranged in Forres by Highlands and Islands Enterprise to encourage servicemen and women with "transferable" skills to stay in the area when they leave the RAF.

Sir, – I was shocked and upset that your 'Letter of the Week' on January 29, by Jean Hay, should state that the solution to our flooding problems at Kingston is to move "while there is still a market".

Sir, – We learn that the proposed flood alleviation scheme for Elgin is now to be delayed for about another six months.

Sir, – 'The Northern Scot' is to be commended for the detailed coverage about the flooding issues affecting Kingston and Garmouth.

Sir, – I refer to your recent correspondent, Jean Hay, and her letter about the articles and letters concerning the 'spate' of flooding in Kingston and Garmouth.

Sir, – As a long-time resident of Kingston, I was interested to read of the concerns raised by the residents of the village on the risk of flooding.

Sir, – I have a huge gripe about the state of the public footpaths and steps throughout Elgin, and would like to take the chance to respond to Mr Park's letter of January 8, entitled "Let's stop complaining and start shovelling".