Apologies for not writing a blog for nearly a week it has been a busy few days so haven’t had many spare minutes. Some would say it is good to be busy, but as I sit here yawning I’m questioning that!

Going back to the weekend really enjoyed Sunday night at the Literature Festival. We saw a first rate discussion between authors Rosie Price (a former pupil of mine) and Ayelet Gunder-Goshen it was echoing the Me Too movement and its impact on characters etc. It was certainly thought provoking. Both authors were intelligent and sensitive and was special seeing someone I watched growing up in primary school!

The rest of the week has seen meetings,  my Story Telling residency at Wick Court, two very different Bird Watching sessions and a delightful Book Club. Oh yes have cycled quite a bit this week with my pals! Really enjoyed both Bird Watching and Story Telling with the young people from Charles Dickens Primary School. C.hanged a couple of stories a bit and was pleased with how they developed.

Thursday morning was the monthly bird survey out by the River. Saw my first Redwings of the Winter but the highlight was some great views of Reed Buntings, Stonechats and a Kingfisher quite close to us.