TOWARDS the end of last year, the District News kindly printed my letter, highlighting my enthusiasm for penfriendship and the International Pen Friends Club.

As a result many readers contacted me joined IPF and are now writing to penpals around the world.

I would like to thank the News for allowing this opportunity.

IPF celebrates it's 36th birthday this April and to date has processed over 1.5 million applications from people of all nationalities aged eight-80+.

Anyone wishing further club details, please write enclosing SAE to name and address printed with this letter.

Mrs E Hardy PO Box 71 St Ives Cambs PE27 5GL