THE letter from R Hutchinson (The Press, May 29) about Yorkshire-only cricketers in a true county team reminded me about the easiest fiver I ever made.

Nigh on 40 years ago a workmate recited the same myth, that representing the county was exclusive to Yorkshire-born players.

A bet was struck and I wrote to the then sports editor of The Press, the late, great Malcolm Huntington, who adjudicated in my favour.

He used his own column to name a dozen or more players who were not born within the broad acres.

They included those of Lancashire, Lincolnshire, Scottish, French and Australian birth.

The most famous was Lord Hawke, perhaps the biggest ever banger of the Yorkshire drum.

Dave Barker,

Fern Close,

Huntington, York

All are welcome at York Cemetery

THERE will be four June events in York Cemetery.

On Sunday, June 10, at 2pm, join Clive Dawson, chairman of the Friends of York Cemetery on an informative yet relaxing walk around the beautiful cemetery gardens.

On Sunday, June 17, at 2pm, there will be a cemetery stroll in the “modern” section.

Discover the interesting monuments and characters buried in this area with walk leader Roger Daniel.

On Sunday, June 24, at 2pm, there is a garden walk and honey bee talk.

Enjoy a tour of the cemetery gardens with Clive Dawson followed by a presentation in the chapel by beekeeper Anthony Day.

On Saturday, June 30, at 11.30am and 1.30pm there are living history sessions.

There will be two performances based on the lives of people buried in the cemetery by Fulford School Year 10 drama students.

All our walks are followed by refreshments in the chapel. All welcome.

Hazel Hall,

Friends of York Cemetery, York

Memorial should be seen in all its glory

LAST year I wrote to The Press about the sorry state of the Railway War Memorial in Station Rise.

Am I right in thinking they are now in the process of cleaning and restoring it?

If this is correct, this iconic memorial will have its deserved glory on show for the people of York and visitors alike. Not before time.

David Wilde,

Acomb, York

Decline of Rowntree Park is sad to see

AS a visitor to this lovely part of England (from Australia), I am so disappointed at the decline in Rowntree Park, a space that I have frequented from a child into adulthood. City of York Council should be ashamed of the neglect.

You cannot continue to depend on the dedicated volunteers in the community to do all the heavy lifting. You should be ashamed to let it continue.

Janet Long,

Rangeview Court, Boyland, Queensland