Not sure if you have heard Ralph McTell’s new verse for Streets of London which certainly resonates with the crisis we are all facing. It is the first verse he has added in over 50 years. He is still an excellent song writer as well as an outstanding guitarist. I have followed him ever since I first heard that wonderful rich voice painting vivid pictures in words at Cambridge Folk Festival; it was a memorable weekend in my formative years.

Yesterday’s answers to the Food questions are…..1)Vermicelli is little worms    2) Toffee Day is in January (8th) 3) Red Onion originated in Italy 4) Paella’s name  comes from the pan that it is cooked in  5) It is the root of Tumeric that is the spice we know.

Today’s questions are all Firsts

a) Who was the first woman to read the news in Britain? b) Who was the first footballer sent off playing for England? c) What was the first Sherlock Holmes story?

More firsts tomorrow!