I know this is a long shot but I have to try. On Tuesday evening, July 11, I took on a No 1 bus across town and got off at Sussex Square.

I soon realised my purse was missing - it probably fell out of my pocket as I stood up.

There was about £30 in it, which I don't expect to see again, but if whoever found it could please hand it in it would be so much appreciated. All my cards, including my student NUS card, were in there, plus my phone top-up card, which is of no use to anyone else.

I'm in touch with bus company and police, so either would do.

Please do a good turn for this mature student. I found and handed in a purse myself only a few months ago. It would be so good if someone could return the compliment.

-Lucy Ambrose, Hove