I HAD to smile when I read the article on the Dylan Thomas-inspired painting Llaregyb (Argus August 28). Llaregyb is the Welsh spelling of Dylan’s fictional village of Llareggub, a product of his wicked sense of humour. I wonder how many people realise that Llareggub can be spelt backwards – try it &and see what you get! He did the same with the town of Llamedos.

Dave Woolven, Malpas Park, Newport.