THE binmen on the front page of the Hereford Times on May 21 were wonderful, and captured so much of the Olympic spirit and legacy that we all go on about, but never seem to achieve.

A pity that their (obviously HSE-constrained) boss gave such grudging praise.

If our community is to regain its heart and soul, then these two men are an inspiration along the journey that we all share if we want to build anything worthwhile for our community.

RICHARD GLASSPOOLE Quarry Road, Hereford