ARE you a lady who is alone? Just moved to the Cowdenbeath area, perhaps recently lost your husband, or had to move and hence know no one.

You need to socialise, but do not want a man, just a friend, companion, a female you can relate to.

For coffee mornings, a night out, a bar lunch. Just someone that makes you aware you need 'that contact'.

Are you 50 or over? does any of the above relate or appeal to you? Yes? And without all the risks of computer sites-well perhaps readers identifying themselves will be interested.

I am starting a 'register' exactly for that. Just too many ladies have contacted me in this position.

So ladies, if interested please write or phone myself and we can talk each person's needs through.

Like all my services there is no charge or payment just linking 'woman to woman' up to enrich their lives more by not being housebound and not having to depend on the 'kindness' or pity of others.

There is too many risky computer sites going all involving giving too much away too much personal information and risk.

Drop a line or leave a message on my answering machine, even if just a basic query. OK ladies?

On a different subject could I thank all the gifts of all varieties I have been and still am receiving on this my 40th year of running Identicat Scotland (UK).

After 40 years you certainly know my tastes well. The amount of lounge wear alone suggests you are saying 'relax and keep warm', various other gifts again, which I appreciate so much.

You all have been so kind and really thought what to give me.

I see the consideration in them all, thank-you from the bottom of my heart.

The final part of my letter, the only phone number and only address,

MAUREEN KENNEDY,

14 Thistle Street,

Cowdenbeath ,

(01383 610800).