"This is difficult to understand as there are three or four exits from the hall, one of which leads to the ramp which is used by scooters and could not by any stretch of the imagination be used by pedestrians, especially semi-disabled ones and stick users who comprise most of the luncheon club.

"I attend the church in the village every Sunday and they have no problem with my scooter and they have fewer exits.

"I really don't know why the village hall is any different. I feel like I am being discriminated against because of my scooter.

"It is not a large scooter, it is no bigger than a wheelchair and I can move it quite simply if necessary.

"This has upset me because the luncheon club was the only time I really got to leave my bungalow and meet people in the village."

Last Thursday Mrs Sleath, who has four grown-up children, three grandchildren and one great-grandchild, was shocked to find a notice has been posted beside the ramp saying it is only for electric or push along wheelchairs.