I FELT I must write to say how impressed I was with the Environmental Agency (Flood Defences), Police and Bournemouth Council. Last Friday there was a surge of water which flooded a large part of Wick Village at high tide.

All of the agencies were on hand with a co-ordinated effort to help the local residents. Sandbags were made available at Tuckton Library and everyone helped each other. Thank you once again for your professional, courteous and well orchestrated effort.

ROBERT J SKERTEN, Wick Lane, Christchurch