I still cannot believe anyone could be so petty as to help themselves to a decorative china plant pot which was on the pavement to keep my charity sale poster from flying away.

If the culprit feels the slightest remorse, perhaps he or she would either return the pot or put a donation through the letter box?

Talking of donations, the generosity of supporters of Kidney Cancer UK (KCUK), for which the gift sale was held, made the day a success.

A cheque for £100 from a jewellery sale was added to the afternoon's achievement, along with the arrival of dollars from an interested American family.

Ultimately, the sum of about £400, the result of hard-working friends, will be appreciated by KCUK.

-Kitty Arscott, Benfield Way, Portslade