I READ of Jonathan Ruffer’s plans for a historical theme park near Auckland Castle (Echo, Apr 3), and it thrilled me to see how enthusiastic everybody is about them in Bishop Auckland.

It is probably the most important thing to happen in Bishop Auckland for a thousand years, maybe more.

However, “everybody” is not the full story.

Why on earth have we voted in Helen Goodman as our MP. She is supposed to be interested in jobs, but was the only person to use the word “but”… She said: “But I’m worried about visitor numbers.”

And she said: “But issues need to be resolved before we know whether it is a practical proposal.”

Get behind it! You’re our MP.

Roll up your sleeves and get it done.

Mario Rea, Bishop Auckland.

THE historical theme park planned for Bishop Auckland will not be everyone’s cup of tea (Echo, Apr 3). Not everyone likes seeing animals being exploited for entertainment. It will not be much different to a circus, and circuses are soon going to be banned.

It may also have a negative effect on the surrounding countryside and the people living nearby.

Sandra Catchpole, Bishop Auckland.