If Cardinal O'Brien continues to sound so combative (Senior Catholic tells followers to wear a cross every day, 7 April), he risks incurring the sort of vituperation now regularly dished out to Professor Dawkins. But shouldn't Christians be recognisable simply by the way in which they live?
Tim Hudson
Chichester, West Sussex
• Amazing things happen when grass is allowed to grow (Unthinkable, 7 April). About five years ago the grass outside the police headquarters in Colwyn Bay was treated as a meadow. Letters to the local paper complaining about the untidy appearance of the area followed. Nevertheless, the grass grew tall and a hay cut is taken annually. In June the public are being invited to join the local biodiversity team for a walk through this once dull field. Now they can see a host of wild flowers, including up to six species of orchid. I'll support your lawn tax.
Kate Gibbs
Llanfairfechan, Conwy
• Presumably your lawn-hating leader writer also hates children. Most families' lawns are not decorative features, but areas where children can play without grazing knees and elbows.
Gareth Jones
Southampton
• Now the magnificent and hugely popular Hockney exhibition is being shipped off to Bilbao (Editorial, 6 April), isn't it time some plans were made for this Hockney collection to have a permanent home in East Yorkshire?
Chris Rainger
York
• John Linfoot's experiences as a Guardian deliverer and sole Guardian reader (Good to meet you, 7 April) reminded me of a visit to friends in Hucknall in Nottinghamshire. On asking for a Guardian, the local newsagent replied: "Sorry, sir, we don't have much call for that around here."
Terence Hall
Manchester
• Following their safe landing after the rapid descent over the Alps (Report, 7 April), I assume the Ryanair passengers will now be charged an extra fee for using the oxygen masks.
Paul Kleiman
Manchester