I thought the  Waterboys song might be appropriate as we almost are spot on for the 50th anniversary of the Moon landing. I do remember watching on our black and white TV-always seemed to snow on TV in those days! Watching the programmes this week you realised the mood of optimism that was everywhere at the end of the 60s, a real contrast with today’s moods around the globe.

I managed to cycle to Cheltenham on Tuesday for the cricket festival-the cricket was a real contrast to Sunday’s marvellous game-this was old fashioned county cricket!

Had a delightful bird survey on Thursday morning highlights included a Peregrine, 34 Avocets on the river, and a Yellow Wagtail going back and forth from a nest.

Last night saw this Little Owl close to the church. Lovely birds!