THIS is in reply to Miss Marsden-McGlynn's most recent communication in 'Your Views'.

I have never criticised Peter Kay as a person. He may be a perfectly decent chap. What has annoyed me is the image of Bolton his 'Phoenix Nights' have portrayed. Why Miss Marsden-McGlynn should be so amazed that he replied personally to a letter which might enhance his career, however, is somewhat beyond me.

I must say that her idea of writing a film about the Pretoria Pit disaster astonishes me. A documentary -- possibly. But a film, with the local so-called funnyman playing a part -- No. Such a film could only be described as tasteless.

I must confess that I have an interest in any such film. Miss Marsden-McGlynn, following her months of research, will no doubt have realised that the Mayor of Bolton at the time, according to an illuminated book in my possession, "was amongst the earliest to proceed to the district to offer consolation and render whatever aid lay in his power, and for his promptitude in opening a Fund to provide for the relief of the dependents of the 344 men and boys who lost their lives, he has earned the gratitude of hundreds of persons.

"The Council feel proud to know that the Mayor's efforts in raising the Relief Fund have been so singularly successful".

The name of the Mayor in question was Joseph Tyas Cooper -- my grandfather. I am sure that he would have endorsed my feelings about such a film.

If a film were to be made, my sons suggested that I might play the part of my grandfather. I regret, however, that I am now too old to start an acting career.

B W Tyas Cooper

Breckland Drive

Heaton