We have returned to the south coast from a Sunday/Monday stay in Wiltshire breathless.

We turned up at the Wiltshire Heritage Museum in Devizes, only to find it was closed on Mondays, apart from staff meetings.

The curator, however, welcomed us in, and had lights switched on for us, gave us literature, explained the layout and permitted us a fascinating hour – for nothing but a voluntary contribution. And with such grace.

We were bowled over and popped into a nearby shop to let ourselves be sold four wine glasses by an extremely camp, but highly entertaining and amusing shopkeeper, who regaled us for many enjoyable minutes after the purchase had been completed.

We drove south to Salisbury to lunch at The Haunch of Venison. Within five minutes a good-looking young barman had crashed his head into a low beam, burnt his hand while stoking the open fire and utterly charmed us with his manner and helpfulness.

We were then served three delicious meals by a delightful lady who was warm, witty, solicitous and engaging. Wow, we thought. This is unbelievable hospitality.

I hope that if any of you Moonrakers venture down into Dorset some time you will meet a welcome half as wonderful as we have had this weekend. Thank you.

Guy Wellman, Southbourne, Bournemouth.