HEATHER Causnett answers her own question (Letters, October 1): churches will inevitably face closure if Christians are not prepared to be regular churchgoers.

Bellringing traditionally summoned people to worship now it would seem we are to regard it purely as a form of entertainment and/or exercise for the ringers.

David TN Tyne,

Wenlock Drive,

Escrick, York.

Updated: 12:36 Thursday, October 03, 2002