Having returned from my holiday last week, I opened the Gazette and was distressed to read the editorial concerning my merchandise range and business methods. I have worked hard to get this venture off the ground, and wish to defend my corner regarding the concerns expressed.

In line with sensible business practice, I have done extensive research into the types of product which would be viable to sell in Tunaville. I will be stocking a full range of 100% cotton basic undies for the customers who share Mrs Miggins requirements, and a range of underwear specifically designed for the fuller, more mature figure, for the clientele of Annies Tearoom.

The use of the phrase "Fetish Fashion" is, in my opinion, inflammatory, and I can assure all residents of Tunaville that all the lines I will be stocking have a verified and researched customer base in the area. If the newsagent can have a top shelf, then so can I - no-one coming in for a pair of tights will be confronted with crotchless latex panties, but I am a business woman, and if they will sell, I will supply.

Finally, the comments of Mrs E.B.Genk strike me a plain old "sour grapes". After all, if you had a weekend at home coming up, would you rather buy your wife a hamster or a set of black lacy lingerie? I rest my case.

Yours,

I have noticed over the last few months an increase in the number of business owned by non-English people (and I don't mean passport).

Whilst this makes Tunaville very cosmopolitan we must be wary of loosing our traditional heritage. Where will it end? Just the other day I saw the MD of Kunz escorting a young Asian gal. Next thing you know we'll have a Chinese Take-Away.

Yours,

Would somebody care to explain to me, what on earth is going on up in the woods that back on to Three Acre field. It is my understanding that Mr. Lucas, Dodd and McKinney have now set up a War gaming club, using 'paint guns' and endeavour to re-enact famous battles and incidents from the Vietnam War. If this is the case, do they have the necessary permission from the Council for this activity ?

Three Acre field backs on to the orchards of the Manor House and it is impossible not to be disturbed by this weekend pursuit. Last Sunday morning my wife and I were woken by the sound of 'The Flight of the Valgeries' being blasted out from a public address system (no doubt donated by Horsley's Hi-Fi) and the constant barrage of inane shouting along the lines of "got you Charlie" and "you gooks have got it coming" is most unnecessary at such an early hour. The final straw was when I found a supposed member of the 'Vietkong' sheltering in my coal bunker, for fear of being found and tortured.

My attitude has always been one of 'live and let live' and if these three gentlemen, after an apparent trip to 'Nam', want to enrol others in fulfilling their fascination with what was the longest war in American history, then so be it. I just feel that they should not be allowed to disturb the peace and tranquillity for others. Furthermore, in my opinion they look somewhat ridiculous attired in combat fatigues and bandannas. Perhaps they need reminding that the average age of a combat soldier in Vietnam was only that of nineteen.

Regards,