Better late than never with a post! Last Friday went to Cardiff to see our Mike in Bouncers at St David’s Hall. He played the part of Lucky Eric and was superb-very proud big Bruv! Several members of the family had turned out so good to see everyone.

Saturday saw us drive up to Scotland to meet up with many old friends on our traditional OTT weekend. Good to catch up, walk, bird watch and cycle as well eat and drink! We stopped one night in the Lakes on the way back just above Ullswater-we have promised ourselves more time there perhaps later in the year or certainly next year. We should be able to time it to miss many of the crowds. We also promised ourselves the Hay Festival next year. I managed to cycle the Kirkstone Pass my highest pedal this year, good training for the Alps! Was pleased with how well I managed it. Getting very excited just over a week away! One more long ride this weekend and then a few gentle rides next week. Next week I will be busy with cricket and my gig in Birmingham.

I found the election results disturbing especially the way selfish negativity is coming to the fore. Would be good to see someone lead with a positive message about people and the environment!