WHEN I was warden at the Quaker Meeting House in Friargate, the York Association For The Care And Resettlement Of Offenders (YACRO) was our neighbour.

Pat Smith always ran a tight ship at YACRO and this earned her the respect, not only of the residents of YACRO, but also of the neighbours, especially my husband and myself (The Press, May 11).

May I take this opportunity to wish Pat a long, healthy and happy retirement she has earned it.

Rosemary and John Stubbs, Rawcliffe Drive, York.