I FEEL I must write to express my views on a truly splendid day at Northallerton's Homegrown Food Festival on June 28.

I ask myself why anyone would want to go to Glastonbury, when the choice of music at Northallerton was extensive and appealed all ages.

There was free parking on site and free entry to the venue (a small donation if you wanted a catalogue). There was such a huge choice of foodstuff to taste and the helpfulness of the business people was tremendous.

Purchases were very easy on the pocket and greatly enjoyed. Strawberries, cheese, bread, pork pies, ice cream and fudge were just a few of the titbits bought to savour, though not all at the same time.

As a grandma with a three-year-old, the festival was a risky choice but Theo thought it was brilliant.

We are now the proud owners of a mini greenhouse thanks to Applegarth School and their workshop. We also have a handmade plant pot from the Ryedale Folk Museum group workshop, with yet more little seedlings sprouting up.

My grandson also loved the experience of the drum workshop, in which the tutor made the children really buzz, and Theo has gained a new way to remember rhythm.

To the handlers of the birds of prey, who allowed my grandson to touch the birds and ask his questions, thank you for meeting children at their level.

For a young child to say that it was his "bestest day Nana" tells me that the organisers have got the mix just right.

To the organisers of the event, the sponsors, the stall holders, musicians, chefs and volunteers "well done!"

Bridget Fortune and Theo, aged three, Hutton Rudby.