STEPHEN Lewis wrote about the Danesmead Meadow and its unique position and valuable growth of English apples (October 7).

On behalf of everyone associated with the Meadow project I express my sincere thanks and appreciation.

He was knowledgeable and, we believe, understood the issues surrounding the continuing growth of English stock.

We were very impressed with the whole report, which we believe gave a very balanced view and reported accurately all we have hoped to achieve.

Ian Bainbridge,

Chairman,

Danesmead Residents and

Meadow Association,

Redman Close,

Fulford,

York.