Madam - The closure of Artrix has caused shock and distress throughout the town. So many local groups are affected - children, senior citizens, amateur musicians and players - not to mention the professional artists who bring top performances to Bromsgrove and use the centre as its high-quality venue.

The benefits that Artrix brings to the town will be so important when the current health crisis is overcome and we can look forward to sharing its community spaces and activities which will once again be vital to the town's well-being.

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We shall look forward to hearing from our Council and community leaders the plans for a recovery programme that the Artrix family of users and audience members can enthusiastically support.

Sonia French

Bromsgrove