DEAR EDITOR, - Regarding Manorbier conservation area.

I read Councillor Calver's letter ('Bureaucrats Want To Control Our Lives', October 20th) with interest and some gratitude to him for sharing with us the extensive workings of his mind.

I shall not be attempting to join Manorbier Community Council. Unlike the councillor, I am not a politician, simply someone who would like to cherish the special qualities and character of the place where I live.

A place on the community council would be a test, but only of my patience.

JAMES CAMPBELL Ashley House, Manorbier.