The week started as usual with bridge on Monday and Tuesday evening. We started badly in both, more so on the Monday where we picked-up too many outright bottoms. The second half of each evening was much better rising to fourth of eight but still below 50% on the Monday and just under 59% on…

It was a dull week this week and I fear I won’t have so much to say, perhaps I’ll add some filler somewhere. Victoria went back to Twickenham early as it was too cold to do much outside. Bridge with Alan was very much up and down, 57.67% and 2nd East-West with a full house…

The extent of the week of storms is only now beginning to be realised. The enormous Cedar of Lebanon at Castle Hill which has stood since 1790 is on its side. The gardens are shut as is Hoyle’s Wood and Long Walk. The Oak tree behind the next-door cemetery is also on its side, and…

Destruction after a week of storms.