John Montague, of Aune Cross, Bantham, Kingsbridge, writes:

Your report on the efforts of chef Josh Turner-Hunt, Gazette, September 16, in response to the refugee crisis in Greece makes for heart-warming reading. For a 21-year-old to respond with such compassion, energy and organisation is outstanding.

To inspire others to help and fundraise is truly exceptional.

His story is the perfect ­antidote to the negativity and xenophobia whipped up in the closing stages of the EU Referendum campaign and should serve as a salutary ­lesson to some older members of the community.

In a world where so many seem to worship greed and ­selfishness on an increasing scale, it is so encouraging to witness Josh’s practical demonstration of youthful idealism.