‘I felt I had joined a surrogate family . . .’

‘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.’

‘Thank you for my trial issue of Slightly Foxed. It lived up to all the recommendations on the flyer and more. I read my copy on a sunny evening in Bournemouth parked on the cliff-tops, looking out to sea towards the Purbeck Hills. Perfect bliss.’