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13th October 2014

‘I thought I’d pass on my congratulations . . .’

'As a journalist who appreciates that times are tough for us all in the world of speech, music and word, I thought I’d pass on my congratulations and hope that business is good for you. Once again I’m indebted to my friend, the poet John Horder, for telling me about Slightly Foxed.'

- A. Edwards, London

13th October 2014

‘May your contributors continue to share their enjoyment . . .’

'The recollections and observations of your contributors to SF are now providing great pleasure to my friends and, obviously to me. Long may your contributors continue to share their enjoyment of favourite books with us.'

- B. Gambrill, Singapore

13th October 2014

‘What a blessing Slightly Foxed is . . .’

'I hope you don't mind this rather personal note, but I really want you to know what a blessing Slightly Foxed is. Having only recently discovered you, you cannot believe the good you have done. My mother, who has always been a great reader and of literary bent, has just been diagnosed with cancer, a shock for us all. I introduced her to Slightly Foxed in hospital and it lifted her spirits dramatically. She is now at home coming to terms with things and so I've ordered these back copies to help keep her spirits up because she has devoured every edition I have. Every time I visit her she mentions what a delight your reviews are and how wonderfully written and charming. Thank you so much, you are bringing her true pleasure at a very bleak time.'

- K. Hood, Shropshire

13th October 2014

‘SF gives such addictive pleasure . . .’

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- U. Birkett, Cheshire

13th October 2014

‘May I put a word in for the illustrations . . .’

'The articles in Slightly Foxed are brilliant – it goes without saying, but may I put a word in for the illustrations in your magazine. Witty, succinct, they are a joy to look at as I turn the pages and so well drawn that I think they deserve more publicity. Everyone must admire the paintings on the covers but the black and white drawings inside are absolutely charming.'

- B. Turner, London

13th October 2014

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- T. Brownlow, Canada

13th October 2014

‘A lovely firm to deal with . . .’

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- A. Davies, London

13th October 2014

‘A lovely surprise treat . . .’

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- A. Graham, Edinburgh

13th October 2014

‘I would love a chat around your kitchen table . . .’

'I cry for joy when Slightly Foxed arrives; the content – eclectic, absorbing, always well written – is consistently fantastic. My husband loves it too – reluctantly lets me have first dibs! How I would love a chat around your kitchen table!'

- P. Annand, Canada

13th October 2014

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'I would be very grateful if you could send me another copy of the Winter issue of Slightly Foxed, which sadly I lost in an exchange with an Irishman in a Brazilian restaurant in Peking.'

- A. Williams, Beijing

13th October 2014

‘An excellent publication of its kind . . .’

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- A. Noel-Tod, London

13th October 2014

‘The ideal periodical . . .’

'For me SF continues to be the ideal periodical, and has caused me to seek out and read countless wonderful books that I might never have found without it.'

- L. Mac Carthaigh, Ireland

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