Roger Tonge, a visitor to Burnley, has written to thank a kind stranger, known only as Molly, for helping him find the car rental office after he got lost in the town.

I want to acknowledge the kindness of a lovely lady, known only to me as Molly, and send her Christmas Greetings and my thanks for rescuing me.

In March of this year, I arrived in Burnley after a flight from Calgary, Canada, via Amsterdam then the train from Manchester to Burnley.

I had carefully copied out a walking route from the station to the car rental office, but assumed that we would arrive at Burnley Central. Since we actually arrived at Manchester Road, I ended up getting hopelessly lost.

I was jet lagged and recovering from a stomach flu and being totally disorientated eventually sought directions in a petrol station store. The assistant was unable to help as the address given by the rental company was less than clear.

Molly stepped up and offered to take me there even though she was not sure where the rental office was. It seemed we toured half of Burnley, but eventually found the way there.

That is why I wish to thank Molly for her kindness and wish her a Merry Christmas..

Roger Tonge

Calgary

Canada