WHAT a lovely way to start the Christmas period - with a letter from you informing me that I was one of the successful entrants in your Duck & Wine competition.

Thank you so much - we had a very enjoyable Boxing Day lunch.

Your newspaper, with its many and varied features i.e. something for everyone, has been read in this household ever since we came to live in Bolton in 1963. I particularly enjoy Leslie Gent's columns, giving me insight of much of the area of which I was unaware.

Many thanks and Happy New Year to all at Newspaper house.

Joyce Osborn

Kingwood Avenue, Bolton

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