IT does not matter whether York's Odeon is in dire need of a major refit - as Alex B Cann bemoans (Letters, November 17).

To me the Odeon will always hold a special appeal, no matter what state of repair it's in.

The "old cinema" was, and is, a great place and I have fond memories of many good times spent there as a boy.

I will say this, though. A good-quality restaurant is what the Odeon needs, catering for the family group. Perhaps the upstairs could be renovated to this end?

Aled Jones,

Mount Crescent,

Bridlington.

Updated: 09:48 Saturday, November 19, 2005