Sir -- I entered your garden competition in May and was one of the runners-up.

What a delightful day we had on August 10.

After early rain, we arrived in Southampton in glorious sunshine.

The crossing on the Red Funnel, with so many boats on the water, as it was Cowes Week, was a joy.

Our two grandchildren accompanied us on our trip, and we all enjoyed a very happy day.

Thank you.

FLORANCE CHAMBERS

Broughton Close

Old Marston

Oxford