REGARDING the £50,000 given by East Dunbartonshire council to fund public toilets in Milngavie, the original toilets in the town centre were close to the start of the West Highland Way and were sold by the council in spite of continued and ongoing protests from residents.

The toilets in the tourist centre were also closed after the original toilets were closed.

It is ironic that the council states there is widespread concern regarding toilet facilities but took no cognisance of the situation and went ahead to close the toilets in the town centre.

Perhaps the forthcoming election have forced a rethink.

E McIntyre, Wyvis Avenue, Bearsden

RECENT news that more young people, especially girls, are joining the Scouts is an encouraging announcement for the main youth organisations in Scotland which see over 110,000 young people through their doors each year.

What is welcoming is that there is demand for places in youth organisations and a belief in the benefits membership can bring to the lives of young people.

I know, from our own organisation, The Boys’ Brigade, that there has been something of a renaissance recently, with membership increasing. We now have 20,000 members across 430 groups throughout Scotland and have the capacity to grow even bigger.

Like all youth organisations, to grow we rely heavily on adult volunteers. Many of our groups tell us that they would welcome even more children and young people, but can only do so if more willing people give up their time and talents to make a difference to the lives of young people.

Bill Stevenson, director of The Boys’ Brigade in Scotland

REGARDING Frank McAvennie telling those offended by chants at the Old Firm fixture to “get over it" (Evening Times, April 15), well said Frank.

It's time to send the eternally offended away to live on an island somewhere away from everybody else.

David Paterson, posted online.

FOLLOWING Frank's comments, I'm sorry but racism and bigotry have no place in a modern society and anyone still thinking this is ok is part of the problem.

I have no problem with 'banter' but rejoicing in religious sectarianism is totally unacceptable and I cannot believe the propaganda I have read promoting it as being acceptable.

Graham Kirk, posted online