I was recently made homeless due to an unforeseen circumstance. I am a young fit male so was ineligible for help from most quarters, and as such steeled myself for the hard time ahead.

So I would very much like to thank Dawn Hazell and Naomi Webb from the Housing Options team, whose help has been indispensible during this very short month-and-a-half.

Also I cannot praise enough the sterling efforts of Lisa Lewis and her team at the Doorway Project in Chippenham, who kept me safe and secure until I was able to stand on my two feet again.

Those hardworking individuals are a real credit to our town, county and nation. Many thanks to all involved.

Gary Pearce, Chippenham.