The title of course refers to football. I have all my fingers crossed hoping that the Mighty Hatters get the point we need to get into the Play Offs. Will be very nervous watching how we do at Fulham on Monday.

I hinted my life was busy well Thursday was relentless. Up early for our monthly Bird Survey by the River. Plenty of Swallows moving through and a good variety of species. We had excellent views of a Whitethroat and a Grasshopper Warbler that was singing its heart out! Picture of the Grasshopper Warbler below. (not my picture).

After the survey I rushed off to play my first game of cricket of the season. It was a Gloucestershire Seniors friendly. I was pleasantly surprised by my batting hitting the middle of the bat although I didn’t quite get into double figures. It was then off for  quiz league match in the evening we came second!

Did a Story Telling at Wick Court yesterday telling a couple of old favourites!

An early morning pilgrimage to the Forest of Dean to one of our favourite places the RSPB reserve at Nagshead looking for Redstarts (picture below not mine because I forgot my camera) and Pied Flycatchers. Great views of Redstarts – I didn’t see an Pied Flycatchers although Clare got a glimpse. a wonderful Treecreeper captivated us near the Hide. The Oak trees looked magnificent.