Whether you think that those who threw orange powder paint at Stonehenge (Report, 19 June) should be jailed, or are worried about the continuing use of oil, it would be useful to remember that in 1964 the monument was “repaired” using concrete. Yes, it’s lovely to look at, but get a grip! The paint will wash off. The damage that continued use of fossil fuels will do to our world is irreparable.
Jac Beetham
Haddington, East Lothian
• It is true to say that “the idea [of storing grain] is not that radical (Economist suggests storing grain to prepare for next global emergency, 20 June). Joseph suggested to the Pharaoh that he store grain at times of plenty to feed the people during a famine more than 3,000 years ago (as described in Genesis).
Michael Peel
London
• The suggestion that the fashion for pétanque is “London-centric” (Opinion, 13 June) shows just how London-centric the Guardian is. We have a pétanque league in Yorkshire, and our pétanque club in Lightcliffe meets twice a week and has a healthy membership.
Dr Stella Gambling
Halifax, West Yorkshire
• Never mind a flutter on the election date (Report 21 June); on a tip from a bloke called Grant, I’ve laid a £1 accumulator bet on a Labour supermajority and Nigel Farage being leader of the Tory Reformers. I stand to win about 10p.
Tom Brown
Gore End, Hampshire
• Liz Lloyd’s letter (19 June) explaining that “cabbage white” is a loose term for two species of butterfly states that they “may eat your cabbages”. They don’t, of course: that’s the larvae.
Peter Lavender
Aylsham, Norfolk
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