Much to write about both professionally and socially. I’ll start with the Story Telling today. I went to Stroud College and worked for an hour with students (16 to 18 year olds) on story telling techniques and how they might help them with getting a job. Also told a new story I learnt from Scotland that went down well. Afterwards as I was drinking coffee with Maria their tutor I met several of my old pupils from school who asked if I would come in and work with them. I was very touched by their enthusiasm. As if to emphasis my potential versatility I had an enquiry today from an Infant school (they want stories from  India and Pakistan). Clare then came in and asked if I would be prepared to do some stories  with SP3  (females who had worked in education in the Stroud area). So a wide range of stories likely to come up in future weeks! I am still writing regularly (although not this weekend) on my dream story.

Will be telling a story in the 3 Horseshoes Frampton on the night of Weds 18th December (from 8 p.m.) where brother Mike is our special guest performing his poems. If you want a good entertaining evening come along  it is free!

Now a brief summary of social outings. Yesterday we were among a group of guests at a  delightful dinner at Burleigh Court for our good friends Dave and Dorothy Bolland Golden Wedding. It was a lovely occasion and enjoyed talking to the many different members of the family who I have got to know over the years. In the evening Bernie (an old mate) joined at Stroud Sub rooms to see the Oyster Band. Superb!

Wick Court has been fun Saturday and today. Children very enthusiastic especially when they saw the Little Owl!