STOP ANIMAL TESTING: We are five pupils from Erith School and we are doing a school project in social science. We are all working on campaigns and ours is animal testing. We have decided this because we know what is happening is wrong. We are very serious about this. It isn't just a class project to us. This Christmas when you were sitting at home with your family and friends, thousands of animals were dying, so think about what you could do to stop this from happening.

Toni Thompson Kate McMahon Sophie Mahon Alex McKenzie Charlotte Russell Erith School

THANKS JIM: I was delighted to see on the front page of News Shopper (January 12) the result of the protest, regarding the junction at the Hollies Avenue/Willesley Avenue and Halfway Street. I would also like to say thank you to Jim Holder, who has worked tirelessly. I know he represents Lamorbey Residents' Association but we do feel a special mention to him is justified.

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