SIR - The Royal Observer Corps has been disbanded and many of the former members live happily with their memories. Today a few of those who served their country have found that despite their best plans times are hard. For these few there is the safety net of the Benevolent Fund to fall back on if only they knew how to make contact.

Are you a former Observer or a dependent or do you know someone in need who is? Contact can be made with the Royal Observer Corps Benevolent Fund by writing to The Secretary, 120 Perry Hall Road, Orpington, Kent, BR6 0EF or e-mail info@rocbf.org.uk.

Terry R A Giles, deputy chairman and secretary, Royal Observer Corps Benevolent Fund