What a pleasant experience it is to shop in George Street, Hove. In and out of the shops - all the usual chain stores, the bank, a friendly chat in the greengrocers, a couple of charity shops, and what a nice surprise to find the French Market set up.

Then I had to face the consequences of shopping in Hove - I had to spend £5 in Tesco in order to get my parking voucher. The contrast couldn't be greater - no reflection on Tesco's well-trained staff, who are always helpful.

But if you are an intelligent, thinking and speaking person, please try to use George Street as much as you can - every little helps.

-Pat Barrett, Portslade