The £3 could be put towards new bath handles. I just Googled them - there are millions of threads (and discussion boards) about bath handles. It's a national obsession!

My dad fought in the last war too. He had medals and all sorts of honours. He never talked about it. I've no doubt the same applies to lots of other posters on this board. I would never use his memory in an argument about the state of the country. I think it's distasteful - and would really embarrass him.