DEAR residents of Thornbury, have we all lost our sense of smell, or are we just complacent. Gas leaks seem to be many and frequent in Thornbury.

But people either cannot smell, or cannot be bothered to ring the gas company. Walking around Thornbury with our dogs we often smell gas and mention it to people close to the smell, but the residents don't seem to be bothered about this. Gas builds up underground, sometimes with dire consequences. So if you smell gas "Please Please" telephone the Gas company. The emergency no is 0800 111 999, if you smell gas anywhere 24 hours a day.

Lynne Thomas

Sandra Leach

Residents Warwick Place

Thornbury