Write to the editor

I loved the review and amazing photographs taken at the Ballare School of Performing Arts show featured in last week’s issue. I must also agree with reviewer Stan Szecowka’s comments about the freezing temperature inside the Cultural Hall.

I complained several times to members of staff at the premises about how uncomfortable it was for the young performers let alone the shivering members of the audience.

I was told there was nothing that could be done because the ‘authorities’ set the temperature for all the venues in the kingdom. This is the sort of nonsensical comment we normally get in the UK. If it’s too cold and the paying customers are complaining why not turn it up to a more comfortable temperature?

Air conditioning is all about balance and common sense and enticing people to come back and use the facilities again, surely?

Why is it that if you live in a hot country every building has to be turned into a fridge? The same problem applies in many restaurants and cinemas where you have to take a jacket or shawl with you to wear when you venture inside.

E.B. Saar.

Many thanks for the F1 competition tickets, we had a great weekend at the track.

What a fantastic facility, probably the best I have seen.

Martin Smith, by email.

To the two teenage boys who were pedalling at full pelt on a bicycle with a stray puppy attached to a rope until it collapsed from exhaustion, I apologise for shouting at you.

Despite riding over the creature a few times before abandoning him in the road, and calling me something rude in Arabic, I would like to thank you.

Lucky, as we have called the mutt, was taken to a vet, given the all-clear after a day under observation, and is now doing nicely in a family home. He is probably the kindest natured animal I have ever encountered.

I believe the remaining members of his litter are scavenging around the wasteland near the Rugby Club and a kind expat lady feeds them too. If you have a heart, please give one of them a home before it too ends up being tortured by local youths.

A concerned animal lover, Janabiya.