I DIDN’T realise so many kind people were around these days but they certainly were about in Boscombe Market on Saturday March 24.

I had the misfortune to trip and fall flat out there, and six extremely kind men and one woman rushed to my aid – helping to raise me, fetching a chair and coming back to check on me.

The woman was concerned that I had broken my arm and waited to be sure. Fortunately I only suffered scrapes and bruises.

My special thanks go to the stallholder who was most solicitous, kept checking on me and gave me a plum to eat, then most kindly gave me some to take home.

My thanks again to all of you, and God’s blessing.

ANNE ALEXANDER, Address Supplied, Bournemouth