THANK you Tony Martin, who hosted the free Foss river trips on Saturday, organised by Inland Waterways Association.

I have lived in York all my life and have never been on a boat on the Foss.

The sun shone, Adrian, our driver followed the barge and the excitement began. Unfortunately, it was marred by the rubbish floating in the water, graffiti on the walls and more than five lifesaving rings in the water. Oh yes, and a pushchair.

Come to York and see the sights!

Jean Nicholson, Earswick, York.