THE funny letter from Ann Church about the 'Mickleg' Christmas sign in lights (December 18) prompts me to regret the re-naming of the Punch Bowl pub on Haxby Road as the Independent, which you also reported recently.

I used to live nearby and watched with interest as odd letters fell off and were replaced. My favourite versions were The Punc Bowl, and the worrying The Punch Owl.

Martin Sheppard,

The Gowans,

Sutton-on-the-Forest, York.

...WITH reference to Anne Church's letter, may I ask when they are going to switch on the lights in Goodramgate?

Pat Harriss,

Denison Road, Selby.

Updated: 10:20 Friday, December 21, 2001