May I draw your readers’ attention to a gathering of people to collect signatures for a petition protesting at attempts to privatise the health service. The collection will take place in the Brittox in Devizes this Saturday, from 10am.

This is part of a nationwide movement to demonstrate to our leaders, of whatever persuasion, that the public are opposed to NHS privatisation.

This present event is organised under the auspices of 38 Degrees, a group dedicated to highlighting areas of concern for ordinary people everywhere.

There is no hidden agenda and the collection is strictly neutral in that no political party or other grouping is in any way represented.

Derek White, Hamilton Drive, Market Lavington.