Sir, - Apparently a week's vacation in the South of France is a perfectly normal gesture in the friendly exchange of hospitality. May I use your letters column to invite those of my friends who are in possession of a villa (anywhere sunny) to please inform me of the fact so that I can invite them around for a nice cup of tea, no strings attached? - Yours, etc.,
Ray Bradfield, Spring Meadow, Dungarvan, Co Waterford.