I have just received a card from someone I have never met or heard of before, called Rosie Evangelou who describes herself as Citizens' Panel Co-ordinator, wishing me "Season's Greetings" from Barnet Council.

At the risk of sounding a bit Scroogish, frankly Rosie I would be happier if you saved your time (for which we all pay - have you nothing better to do?) and the council tax payers' money.

At least you used a second class stamp.

John de Lange

Torrington Park