I am replying to the letter from Labour city councillors Beverley Hazell and Mary Clarkson, Scout hut work brings benefits (Oxford Mail, May 23), about the refurbishment of the Scout hut in William Street, Oxford, into a community hall for the people of Marston to use.

The photograph published was taken last September.

I was asked to arrange a new photograph, but had little time to round up the interested parties.

As regards some of them being my family, surely they are still classed as part of Marston's community?

The Labour councillors say that letters were sent to all homes in Marston last autumn, asking people to get involved with running the hall.

If letters were sent, no-one who lives in this area could show me a copy or recall even getting one.

The only notice we had was on an A4 piece of paper placed in the chemist's window, offering wine and nibbles at the grand opening of the new community hall on October 10.

I attended this evening and at no time was I asked for any help in running this hall.

In fact, I was called a 'stirrer' and felt very unwelcome.

Marston has lost a lot of opportunities by not being properly represented for years.

If this is stirring, so be it . . .

MICHAEL HAINES Croft Road Marston Oxford