The weather has been beautiful, our new solar powered pump for the little water feature is working perfectly, and a much better idea than the mains powered one which was noisy and inconvenient, I’ve done a bit of gardening (not much but enough), we’ve been out for a delicious lunch at The Farm (I had goat cheese in a hazelnut crust in beetroot and green been salad – yum), and had a little sleep this afternoon.

I can’t think of a better way to spend my 56th birthday. I opened all my presents in bed this morning, while drinking a cup of tea and eating one of the chocolates . . . it’s all been very relaxing and satisfying. Although it’s just after the spring solstice, it’s not always sunny and warm at the end of March . . . so it’s a real bonus to have such lovely weather. Always cheering.