I WENT for a walk among the fields, canals and countryside of Grappenhall, Appleton and Grappenhall Heys last weekend.

In the brilliant autumn sunshine, it was hard to imagine a more picture perfect scene.

Beautiful colours, the shimmering canal, quiet woods, glorious green fields with hedgerows and plenty of sheep and cows.

To think this will be houses or businesses within 10 years if the council has its way breaks my heart.

MARY JORDAN Grappenhall