Not sure if I have had Deep Purple song for a blog title before, so a rather tenuous link because I have just been doing some pond clearing. Not sure if there was any smoke! Needed to do it before the frogs arrive to spawn. It was cold!

Tried out “The Golden Bird” story at Wick Court last Thursday. I’ve only ever told it once before a couple of years ago. Feel it has potential to develop so I will work on it. Currently looking for a new story for primary school middle years.

I am managing to get some decent miles in my legs on the bike (just under 400 miles for January making my best start to a year).

Thoroughly enjoyed playing football with many youngsters last Tuesday-my touch was gradually returning!

Finally it was a joy watching the Mighty Hatters yesterday fingers crossed this continues. It is always a bit of a roller coaster watching the Hatters over the years. You learn to savour the good moments because there have been plenty of dark days!