THANK you for your coverage (LET, March 20) of Bishop Alan Chesters on the narrow boat 'Fishers of Men,' highlighting the forthcoming visit to Blackburn of the world-famous evangelist Luis Palau.

Our canals have always been the lifeline of our towns and this narrow boat, through the ministry, will itself no doubt help bring new life to our churches.

This must surely be the North West's 'Love Boat.'

DINO CHRISTODOULOUS, Yates Fold, Rockcliffe Street, Blackburn.

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