AS A mobile hairdresser in the community of Acomb, I would like to take this opportunity to thank all my customers for the kind donations they made last year, in lieu of Christmas gifts.

The money raised, along with my own contribution, amounted to £360, which we gave to St Leonard's Hospice.

Following this wonderful gesture, I will be asking my customers if they would be prepared to make another contribution, in lieu of gifts, towards The Yorkshire "Hair" Ambulance Service. I'm sure everyone will agree it is a worthwhile cause.

Collette Wrigglesworth, Manor Drive North, York.