IN answer to K Best's letter (Citizen, Feb 4), it is not a case of being unable to afford a few cards, even charity cards need a stamp.

I used to post 100 cards (postage £25), but how many pensioners can afford to send out this amount and give to charity?

I care for my 84-year-old husband and as we have no other relatives in the area, we very rarely have visitors - except for the nurse.

I'm sure many elderly people would prefer a visit, phone call or letter, instead of a card.

Name and address supplied,

Blackpool.

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