So Julian of Norwich was table-turning? Since when has mysticism been a synonym for a belief in the occult (Quick crossword, 9 June). Saints’ bones will be turning in their tombs. Christopher Cook, Deal, Kent
Dangerous Dogs and Humans
I see an alarming trend in your report (9 June). It seems “children are more likely to be bitten by dogs than adults”. Please can you publish the number of incidents of children being bitten by adults? Vee Singleton, Framlingham, Suffolk
World Cup Referee Strike
Unless a valid reason is given for denying the referee Omar Artan entry to the US, the other World Cup referees should go on strike (Top African referee Omar Artan refused access to US and will miss World Cup, 8 June). Frank Cosgrove, Presteigne, Powys
Maths ‘Fun’
I read Ian Harley’s letter (10 June) about the nine times table and other number bases carefully. I think I understood most of it. The bit I really could not make any sense of was the last phrase: “Such fun.” Steve Lupton, Prestwich, Greater Manchester
Speke Jokes
As a Speke lad, I know that the train to Speke would never speak (Letters, 10 June), because there isn’t one – we don’t have a railway station. However, the joke I grew up with was: “What is the quickest way to get a parrot to speak?” The answer: “On an 82 bus.” Rev Frank Cain, Liverpool
No 1 Bus Driver
I had a similar quip after running for a bus, when I asked the driver if he was the No 1, as I hadn’t checked. He replied that his wife thought so. Ann Spencer, Newcastle upon Tyne
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