I am an 82-year-old Christian, born in Brighton and now a resident of Saltdean.

When I first heard Brighton had been granted city status I immediately thought St Peter's Church would become a cathedral, and many others agreed with me.

It stands proudly in the centre of the city and I'm sure all Brightonians would support a move to have a fund set up for the repair and redecoration of St Peter's, with an appeal made for practical help in this respect.

Other cathedrals now have admission charges - why couldn't this be applied to St Peter's? I understand there is a group called the Friends of St Peter's. Could we have their views on this please?

As a loyal reader of The Argus, it was with great pleasure that I saw the attractive page of advertisements (March 31) for church services, including some at St Peter's, to be held in the Brighton area over Easter.

Unfortunantely, these days so many people are caught up in day-to-day concerns that they are missing out on the most important thing in life.

The strength gained through meeting together, worshipping together, praying together and caring for each other is immense, no matter what religion.

My nan and granddad were married at St Peter's as this was, and is, the parish church of Brighton. I am sure many others have had this privilege over the years.

Thank you, St Peter's, for all you do for the area.

  • Evelyn D Catt, Rodmill Avenue, Saltdean