It’s hard to know where to begin, after a full month has gone by with no update. I’ll put together a few snippets of information, supported by a few photos of final outings on "Bechod".
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In essence, we’re all had a pretty busy time. Events include:
- A visit by a choir from North Carolina to Darlington, involving us in hosting eight members overnight. Their itinerary was Heathrow to Cornwall to the Lake District to Darlington to Norwich to Heathrow, all in about 6 days. But the luggage each singer had brought – more than most people would move house with!
- Mum’s church held a coffee morning in our conservatory (the normal venue, Haughton Methodist Church, is being rebuilt). Although Mum was pretty stressed about it for days (or weeks) before, it was excellent and not many more could have squeezed in.
- Jen has been away to Grinton in Swaledale for a week with school – her annual pilgrimage. Perfect weather and a wonderful time. She has also been away for a Framework Trust conference, and stayed with Lis and Andy on the way home for a few days.
- Steve took the CYFA gang out for a boat trip – from Kafiga (Hartlepool fish quay) into the marina, swap crew and back again. All very pleasant, but windy.
- Bechod is sold – now in Pembrokeshire. Quite a wrench, but we’re now on the lookout for something with toilets and beds.
- Friday 11th July is Steve’s last day at Abbey Hill. It’s been a lovely half term, and I hope to return soon…
- Keith has returned to the UK and is now based in the Newcastle office for a while, so we’re seeing more of him as he lives here during the week.
I’m sure I’ll add to this as I go through photographs, but
I’m stopping here for now. We’re all well and looking forward
to holidays!
Steve Bunning
8th July2003
