I HAVE recently moved to Sale from Radcliffe and have been following the letters about the proposed Eruv with interest. We lived within 500 yards of the Whitefield Eruv at Copper Lane and, one day, I was intrigued why there should be some 'fishing line' suspended between two lamp posts (with no lamps).

While discussing this with my wife, a gentleman walking his dog engaged us in conversation and explained its purpose, it was the Whitefield Eruv.

I am not Jewish and, to be clear, hold no particular faith. After our walk, I researched the Whitefield Eruv on the line and then understood its significance to the people who had paid for, created and maintained it.

It seems to me the Eruv is no more peculiar than Christmas trees, Easter eggs, fasting during Ramadan, beating the bounds at Whitsun or letting off fireworks at Diwali. Bury seems to embrace its multi cultural make up and I am a bit surprised that Trafford seems not to do the same, judging by the letters published.

The Whitefield Eruv is hardly noticeable, certainly is not obtrusive and in my opinion adds to the borough rather than detract from it.

Richard Burslem Sale