I’d like to say a big thank you for all of the emails, letters and response through social media I received this week when I asked people to get in touch with me.

The amazing, positive response to my Evening Post column has been fantastic; thanks guys!

I’d also like to thank the people who wrote in to the paper and had their thoughts posted on the Letters page.

Media is a great way of keeping people informed, getting your opinions out there and having a damn good discussion about things that wind us up from day to day, and it’s lovely to see so many readers getting involved.

I think there are far too many times in life that we choose not to say anything because we think our opinion won’t make a difference.

Opinions are great, a really good discussion about something you are passionate about can be very stimulating for the mind.

I’m off to write next week’s column now, have a great week gang, best wishes, Phil Evans (proud Member of the Institute of Advanced Motorists).