Festival update! Yesterday I went to see an excellent talk on the influence of Homer on Western Civilisation. Sounds pompous but it was a real thought-provoking talk. I went on to listen to an interview with the gold medallist cyclist Nicole Cooke. I was impressed by her determination to succeed in the face of institutionalised sexism. I may end up buying her book. Today I went to a lecture on legacy of the First World Poets and then one on Peasant’s Revolt of 1381. Both were meticulously researched and both were engaging speakers. My next visit is on Thursday. I do enjoy the Festival we are lucky to be so close to Cheltenham. We hope to do the Hay Festival next May.

I had a thoroughly enjoyable Saturday at Stevenage watching the mighty Hatters win.

I am starting to get back to writing again, working on a couple of story and poem thoughts inspired by my travels. Also looking forward to getting back to my voluntary work with the children at Wick Court.