One drawback to this is that we end up being mothers long before we can vote and grannies by the time we are just 30.

Because of this I think Snappy Chappy should call on the politicians to raise our weekly giro so we can afford some heating.

We like to keep up with fashion and keep in good physical shape so we do tend to wear sports gear, especially when jogging to the local shop to get some lard for a fry up.

We do not cut our own hair. Vera from number 37 does it.

She went to college to get an education after her man went to the bingo one afternoon and never came back.

She got herself as HNC in hairdressing and now does lots of homers to bring in an extra bob or two. However, the social has started to ask some questions.

It’s a shame that Snappy Chappy was not observant enough to notice the finer details of our grooming techniques.

And who said we don’t have the same gymnastic abilities as the Romanians? How does he think we got to be grannies so young? — Emma Gadgie.

WHAT HAS happened to the trade union movement? Notwith-standing the torrid criticism of the Government voiced at the recent STUC conference in Dundee, it was fascinating to see most of the delegates trying to imitate the adherents of New Labour.

Showing off in fake designer suits and spray-on tans, and sporting the latest personal organisers and mobile phones, they looked a right picture.

People who are not used to wearing suits, should realise they never look “right” in such attire. It was obvious a significant amount of borrowing had gone on.

The only people who looked semi-respectable were the representatives of the pensioners who were protesting on the steps of the Caird Hall.

I am afraid the rest looked like a bunch of spivs. — Old Timer, Seagate, Dundee.

“I am writing to complain about your storyline regarding Katy in Coronation Street.

“My grand-daughter is 12 and type 1 diabetic requiring insulin, There are lots of kids even younger than her diabetic and your storyline is very scary for them. We have stopped watching it.

“I think you have been very irresponsible as girls could copy Katy. I know my grand-daughter would be terrified watching this.

“I enjoy Coronation Street but am very angry at this storyline.” — Upset Gran.

I have seen many polls and the figure is a lot higher. Mori last May suggested 53% wanted the monarchy either abolished or substantially reformed.

And 45% preferred to have an elected head of state rather than let Prince Charles succeed. I too would choose an elected head of state.

History has shown that hereditary monarchs are more often than not both incompetent and unsuited.

Opponents of a republic always cite the example of the presidential system in the USA.

But there are other types of presidential systems. We do not need an executive president.

Most republics have non-executive presidents and often elect distinguished citizens, such as scientists, doctors, diplomats, artists, etc.

You only have to look at the excellent service given by Ireland’s Mary Robinson and Mary McAleese. They are a credit to their country. — Republican Scot.

I CONGRATULATE Prince Charles and Camilla on their recent marriage.

But shame on those who ridiculed and criticised them regardless of their views on the monarchy. To treat a couple in such a hostile fashion simply because they were both divorced was despicable.

I also believe Camilla should become queen when Charles becomes king. — Tele Reader, Dundee.

In reply to B. C. and Soon To Be An OAP, I assure them I have had this problem on various days during the week.

Post Offices are even worse, but I understand OAPs need to claim their pensions.

My point was simple. Why can we not have a system so that pensioners are banned from banks between noon and two o’clock? They have plenty of time outside these hours.

The majority in full-time employment are hard pushed to fit in visiting a bank on a dinner break, usually the only time available to them when a bank is open.

The main reason behind my letter was I received a £35 charge from my bank for a failed standing order. I could have avoided this, but due to a queue of mainly OAPs I had to leave and return to work.

OAPs get everything their way these days. Let’s have a bit of give and take. — Banking Bob.

On making inquiries I was informed it had not been switched on, and that this is the responsibility of the theatre.

If the theatre wants the support of the public, it must give the support back by ensuring this system is always made available.

Many people that night must have missed out on so much enjoyment.

Well done to Downfield Musical Society for another fabulous show. — Jean Barr.