I WAS extremely annoyed to read the article in last week's Wiltshire Times headed For the Ladies. To say that Westbury has nothing to offer female shoppers as was quoted in the article, leaves me speechless!

I have been a regular customer of Ribbons Ladieswear in Warminster Road, Westbury, for over eight years. It is a lovely shop with helpful, friendly staff. They sell clothes and accessories for all ages and I can get anything from underwear to a pair of shoes. I even buy presents for my friends to save the hassle of going to Bath.

People often compliment me and ask where I get my clothes and I am pleased to tell them that I shop in my local town.

Westbury town centre is not just the High Street. Other areas of the town have thriving businesses. If Anna Crosbie, the town centre development manager, had included the top of the town in her survey she would have known that Westbury already has a very good ladieswear shop.

Having said that, I am delighted that Expressions is opening and would like to wish them much success for the future.

L HERITAGE

Westbury