Hats off

In the shade

Sir, – One of the precautions recommended to avoid skin damage when out in the sun is to wear a hat.

Right, but could someone tell me how to keep mine on in the strong wind which so often prevails regardless of high temperatures? When I eventually lose the battle to hold the hat on, it spends more time in my hand than on my head, which rather defeats the whole purpose – and in addition does nothing for my hair! – Yours, etc,

MARGARET BUTLER,

Booterstown,

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Co Dublin.