Dear ...

Hope this finds you well, friend. Given our terrible social lives of late, what with teenagers and a growing baby to boot, Gabrielle and I would like to invite you to Sunday lunch on the 9th September. It's no special occasion, other than to catch up with dear friends. We hope you can join us.

Lunch will be at three o'clock, but we are happy to receive you from two. Please do remind us if you've turned vegetarian, or carnivore since we last hosted.

With best wishes,

Francis & Gabrielle

I am so happy to receive an invitation from two of my favorite people. I accept with enthusiasm. Expect me between two and three. It will be a perfect opportunity to deliver what parcel you've been waiting on.

Tamzin