Just a thought

Thanks for all the feedback, yes I have tried all of the above, except for the auctions, not easy for me to get to those. I will just keep on looking.

My local GN site? have you seen it, Laura? it is abysmal

Have you tried Gumtree? I just had a look on North, West and South Yorkshire sites and they all have ladies bikes in a range of prices.
Good luck with your search.

The last bicycle I owned was sold when we moved here. I do miss riding my bike, but I don't think I will buy another.
My DD got the children bikes at an auction. They were in really good condition and half the price of new ones.

We had one, complete with original basket. We sold it on eBay for £10. So look on there and on Gumtree etc. Hope you find one.

Try local auctions. Bikes like this sometimes crop up when they do house clearances.

Ps. As we are plugging local GN at moment have tried on there?

Sorry I can't help.
It would be my choice of bicycle.
But I haven't got a little white terrier to put in the basket at the front

Have you tried your local paper and cards in newsagents.