• An open letter to the owner of The Turf Tavern:

As you now know, The Joseph Rowntree Trust has declared that it is no longer interested in developing the Thanet Road site.

We hope that, in part, their decision was influenced by the wonderful support that The Turf has been given by regulars, local councillors and supporters.

What we are all worried about now is – what happens next?

Perhaps it may be beneficial to all parties if a meeting could be arranged involving yourself and members of the campaign team, plus Coun Tom Holvey? We could take this chance to discuss all options and discover your plans for the future.

You can decide the venue and stipulate the maximum number of attendees.

Thanks in anticipation of a positive response. Compliments of the season.

Paul Gledhill North Lane Dringhouses York, For the ‘Save The Turf’ campaign committee, CAMRA, The Turf Tavern community.