Now that the hype of the Millennium celebrations is over, I feel I must comment on the pathetic attempt York made compared with other cities.

For years now York Christmas lights have been a laugh, though I did think that they may have been a bit better this year.

Having watched other cities' celebrations on TV it made me feel ashamed to admit I came from York - a city that likes to be known as the second capital of England.

I am sure I am not alone in my condemnation of City of York Council and would hope others will also write expressing their dissatisfaction.

R Hind,

Moorcroft Road,

Woodthorpe, York.

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