Well, thanks in no small part to my very pleasant few days in Nottingham last week I have returned with a real spring in my step and subsequently had lots of enthusiastic fun over the Bank Holiday, although one unfortunate gentleman had his plans – and thus mine – scuppered by the gridlocked traffic to the coast yesterday, and even…

Without wishing to sound churlish, I have been relieved at last to have a much-needed quiet and peaceful week,  with just a  carefully timed couple of enjoyably leisurely meetings to keep the meter running! I have been busy organising myself for my Nottingham visit as well as making arrangements for the next London dash and another brief trip to Edinburgh…

I am finally home and feeling very relaxed and refreshed following my London visit; a fine time was had by (hopefully) all! Hotel fabulous, great area (although I will admit to eating far more sausages than is good for anyone, being as I was situated close to the legendary Smithfield market). I am glad to report that even the weather…