Sir.-So The Malls is to get a facelift? Great.

It would be even better if a kiosk could be provided at the entrance to dispense ear plugs.

After my experience of shopping in Festival Place, with the head banging, melodic garbage that passes for music, I must assume that The Malls will go down the same street.

When I do find it necessary to shop, it is a case of in and out as quickly as possible, denying me the opportunity to browse.

-Matt Dillon, Winklebury, Basingstoke.