SIR - I was upset to read in the T&A that Alan Robinson has been stopped from playing the piano at Bettys Tea Rooms in Ilkley.

Over the years I have visited with family and friends and have never found the music too loud. In fact it was a joy to listen to and very relaxing in our stress-filled lives.

When my husband and myself celebrated our 40th wedding anniversary, friends took us for afternoon tea. Unbeknown to us they requested Alan play The Anniversary Waltz. What a pleasant surprise.

We went to thank him and were given a cassette of his music, which was lovely.

We found Alan nice to talk to and very pleasant. I'm sure he will be missed by a lot of people.

M Blackwell, Rooley Lane, Bradford