SIR – I recently had the privilege to watch three groups of both primary and secondary schoolchildren at the Alhambra Studio performing as part of the Shakespeare Schools Festival. I expect the children and their teachers viewed this as a huge challenge but their efforts were greatly rewarded. I was very impressed at how they embraced the language, developed confidence and worked together so professionally.

What a fantastic opportunity, culminating in performing in front of hundreds of spectators at such a prestigious venue. The delight on the children’s faces was perfectly mirrored by the pride of the family members, friends and teachers in the audience. Well done to everybody involved!

Cllr Debbie Davies (Conservative, Baildon ward), Hartlington Court, Baildon