Dear Editor, - I am sure there are many pensioners like myself who are appalled at the proposal to close Withybush Hospital. It is really stressful to think that if you fall ill you face the additional trauma of travelling miles to get treatment.

Most people would be upset to see their sick animals being carted off on a long journey to be vetted.

Let us hope that enough people demonstrate against such a move in their hundreds and this preposterous and drastic change can be prevented.

Mrs M. Redmond Wood Cottage St Brides