I smiled when I read the "Spooky face" story (Review June22), with Don Mclean's attempts to publicise a book by evoking the supernatural (or should that be super unnatural).

But, I groaned when reading Margaret Coles' letter of response in last week's edition.

"Littledean Hall was built on very ancient land," Margaret states, in a bid to explain the paranormal stories associated with it. Well, my house stands on ancient land: Cinderford's new Asda will be built on ancient land: My friend's rabbit hutch stands on ancient land: The world is very ancient (unless you are a creationist).

"Sightings of a mysterious nature can be witnessed where the veil between the physical and spiritual is thin," says Margaret. She also refers to a phenomena that, "is not subject to what we regard as time".

The American scientist, Carl Sagan, said: "Extraordinary claims require extraordinary evidence."

Could Margaret advise where one could find evidence of her claims? If possible, I'd prefer a reference to a science paper, rather than something by Gordon Smith.

– Ann Bath, Ruspidge.