Sir – On Sunday my friend took me and another lady to shop at Aldi’s new store in Skipton.

I got to the check-out and filled three bags. We then proceeded to my friend’s car and drove off to Gargrave where my friend carried my bags into my house, but unfortunately I had left a bag behind.

I could not telephone the store and neither could I return in my friend's car as she had other places to go. So I called CJ Taxis who came and waited at the doorway as I went in to ask the staff if my shopping had been found.

It had been put safely in the back of the store.

I wish to thank the manager and the staff for being alert and helpful, and to the taxi firm.

This episode has given me a boost as I had a Christmas present stolen from my back door recently.

Esther Robinson, Gargrave