Sir.-We can be justifiably proud of our encouragement to local producers in the Basingstoke and Deane area.

One of the most popular Hampshire Farmers' Markets is held at the Top of the Town on the second Sunday of every month.

Please remember, when you are shopping in Festival Place, to take a walk up and buy organic meat, bread and vegetables, fish, jams, cheese and cream.

And, of course, as the home of the famous Hardy's plants, our garden lovers will find many rare and beautiful plants.

-Sally Jones, Sarum Hill, Basingstoke.