21 DECEMBER 1991, Page 59

Unsolicited

Sir: The Spectator is brilliant, well written and the whole layout of the publication is first class.As an avid reader for many years I look forward to every issue. I then delve into it though never from the front cover to the back. I start with The Diary, then Por- trait of the Week, then Spectator Sport and Dear Mary.

Then I settle down to read the rest oblivi- ous to anything or anyone around me. The cross section of features and varying points of view are so refreshing. I do not like those publications which presume its readers are all of the same opinion, or those which can be very condescending or patronising.

In these difficult times The Spectator is very good value for the price.

Rachel Grice

6 Watsons Walk, St Albans,Hertfordshire