My daughter and I were privileged to join the mayor and her husband for the launch of Alterations, a stunning festival art exhibition at St Andrew's Church in Waterloo Street, Hove, by the Red Hen Artists Collective.

This is supported by the Churches Conservation Trust which has just completed the lavish restoration of the building.

The exhibition is outstanding - and proves such things do not have to be stuffy, pretentious or elitist to attract critical acclaim. Indeed, it is great fun. I recommend readers pop in for a visit - they will not be disappointed by the exhibition or the beautiful interior of the church.

Ms Jessica Matland, Hove.

* I was delighted to learn St Andrew's Church had been taken under the wing of the Churches Conservation Trust and is now open to the public once more.

As a local resident, I immediately popped along to the church for a visit and found it not only open but hosting an art exhibition by local artists as part of the Brighton Festival - what a splendid way to bring this building back into use by the community.

-Mrs Morag Williams, Hove