I am writing to thank the management and customers of the Castle Quay shopping Centre in Banbury for their generous support at our collection on September 29, totalling £483.63p.

This will help enormously towards maintaining our 24/7 service to people suffering from emotional distress, some of whom may be considering suicide.

The Banbury and District Samaritans are holding an open day and book sale on Saturday, October 13, at our Centre at 33 Albert Street, Banbury, between 10am and 2pm when the public are invited to find out what we do and may be encouraged to get involved in our work.

There will be hundreds of books to choose from and refreshments will be available.

JOHN HAYWOOD, Voluntary Fundraising Officer, Banbury and District Samaritans