EDITOR,
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It was with some disappointment that I read letter from Margaret Nyholm regarding naming of the civic centre auditorium after the late Ruth Richards.
It is true that many other people, including those named in the letter, are deserving of recognition for their community work.
Not being a family member but someone who was involved with Ruth's efforts on behalf of the community, I can testify to her long involvement, spanning 40 years or more, in a wide variety of activities.
I have no wish to make less of the contribution made by many others but I do think that Ruth's involvement, especially with the civic centre, was long standing and passionate.
The unfortunate fact of her death and the opening of the newly refurbished centre, with which Ruth was closely involved, is a perfect opportunity for the community to show its appreciation of her contribution.
Margaret Slorach
United Kingdom