I am writing concerning the fact that I think Witney needs a nightclub urgently.

What is the sense of sending all of the younger generation to Oxford for a night out, when they could keep all the trade in the town?

The taxi drivers are suffering big time, the local pubs are struggling to remain open, the fast food outlets need late-night trade to make ends meet.

We had always had a nightclub in the town, a football club, Palace, and Langdale Hall, for weddings, discos and private functions. I can only speak from experience what it means for the young ones to have a good night out.

Yes, you have the odd occasion where there has been trouble, but all in all, no problems.

Back in the ’70s and ’80s, up to 200 people a night would have a good time.

You cannot convince me that it is safe to wait for a bus from Oxford at 3am to get the last bus back home.

Anyway, I am sure the younger generation would rather get dressed up and stay in the town. Why should Oxford have all our ‘damsels in distress’ when I am sure the ‘young guns’ of Witney would rather they stop in town?

We might end up with the Corn Exchange as the only possible venue for discos. Sorry but it is not big enough for the town. Get a grip Witney.

DAVID WILLIS, Colwell Drive, Witney