SIR - I felt I had to write to you following the sad death of Dr Svendsen. What a wonderful lady she was.

Without her help, many donkeys would still be living in bad conditions. Instead, they are being cared for and loved in The Donkey Sanctuary.

I have visited Sidmouth many times and my first stop is always The Donkey Sanctuary.

My husband and I honeymooned in Sidmouth 32 years ago. I would love to come more often, but my husband is disabled and would be unable to visit.

I would love to come again soon, but have no transport. I have to come by taxi. I am unable to have holiday there now as my husband would be unable to come.

I receive the Sidmouth Herald each week and read it from cover to cover.

I have adopted four donkeys. They are so humble and the donkey goes back to biblical times.

Anyway, I felt I had to write to you. I am pleased to hear that Dr Svendsen’s son is carrying on, God bless them all and I hope it won’t be too long before I visit Sidmouth again.

Mrs Fiona Davis

5 Leonard Hackett Court, 13 St Winifred’s Road, Bournemouth