SIR — I am writing in response to the letter entitled 'Why not move Dunster's Yarn Market' (Free Press July 22). Despite my initial incredulity at such a bizarre suggestion, my disbelief soon gave way to a more agreeable viewpoint. I actually feel that the proposition presented by our Scottish friend is in fact one of considerable merit. There is clear substance to his claims of the inappropriateness of the market's current position; it is true that the yarn market is very much 'in the way' at the bottleneck in Dunster High Street. One is always forced to wait while a line of traffic meanders past, frequently with tourists paying more attention to the ancient landmark than to the task at hand, namely driving. The dangers to pedestrians are apparent. I was also in agreement with Mr Cleggs' clever suggestion of an alternative location. I am a mother of four and regularly take my children out to play in the area around the packhorse bridge; it really would be most wonderful if we were able to purchase refreshments in such an area of beauty. It would also be useful to have some public conveniences at this spot; might it be possible for a scheme to incorporate these in the design? Furthermore, Mr Cleggs is clearly experienced in his specialist field as a civil engineer and if this suggestion is a genuine possibility then it should go without saying that it should be considered as a development opportunity by our local council. Perhaps Carstairs might even be invited to the opening ceremony? Name and address supplied.
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