I AM writing in protest about the proposed demolition of the Memorial Hall in Haxby.

The hall, which was the old school, was given to the people of Haxby to commemorate the two world wars.

Now they are wanting to replace it with what I can only describe as looking like a glass bus station, being way out of character with the rest of the village.

The cost to demolish the hall and rebuild is in the region of £3 million. There is plenty of room at the rear of the original hall to extend and modernise it, at a fraction of the cost.

I not only see this proposed new building as a waste of ratepayers' money, but also it will be an eyesore, and will be taking away the old character of Haxby.

Barbara Taylor,

Towthorpe Road,

Haxby,

York.

Updated: 10:37 Tuesday, July 26, 2005