FURTHER to John Walker’s letter concerning boats to Brownsea Island, Blue Line Cruises has been working with the National Trust to establish a service from Bournemouth to Brownsea.

I understand that negotiations are now complete and sailings to the island are due to commence on June 1. The new brochure issued by the company now includes trips to Brownsea. As I said in my last letter on this subject, I am excited by the wider range of trips Blue Line Cruises will be offering, compared to those that were offered by the previous operator.

CLLR ROD COOPER, Portfolio Holder for Economy, Leisure & Tourism, Bournemouth Borough Council