I HOPE that you can find space for this letter of thanks to the several professional and volunteer people who rendered assistance to me when I collapsed whilst attending the Remembrance Day ceremony at Poole Park.

Unfortunately, due to my condition at that time, I am unable to recollect names but there was a staff sergeant from the Royal Engineers, a doctor connected with RNLI, ambulance staff and the very efficient Poole Hospital A&E staff who got me on my feet again.

Finally, I must thank my friends from the RAF Association who rallied around to collect my car and bring my wife to the hospital.

JOHN WATCH, Meadow View Road, Bournemouth