King Charles wrote more than 2,400 letters a year when he was Prince of Wales – some handwritten and many directly to members of the public. And he is not the only one to have been impressed by the efforts of mum-of-two Dinah Johnson, from Swanage, Dorset. Since founding the Handwritten Letter Appreciation Society, she has been described as “inspirational” by King Charle s.
And has had a variety of celebrity endorsements – some of them handwritten. Virgin Radio host Chris Evans asked on air: “Who doesn’t want to be a member of the Handwritten Letter Appreciation Society?” Illustrator of the Gruffalo books, Axel Scheffler, designed a postcard especially for the society and wrote to Dinah, 52, asking if he could join. He said: “Just learned about the Handwritten Letter Society – I’m all for it!” Comic Rob Beckett regularly speaks about the society on his Radio 2 show – and fellow gardener Alan Titchmarsh wrote: “This comes with every good wish for the future of HLAS.
” Absolutely Fabulous star Joanna Lumley sent her a Christmas card. Reverend Kate Botley and actor Richard E Grant have also taken the time to write to her. Minister of State for Prisons, Probation and Reducing Reoffending James Timpson wrote, in a flowing hand: “Handwritten letters are so relevant and appreciated.
” The late Queen also replied to her letters. Actor Stephen Fry wrote: “Bravo for setting up the Handwritten Letter Appreciation Society!” And DJ and TV presenter Dermot.
