7^th July 2019

Dear All,

We were on the streets again last night – hence the delay in publication! It was unusual to be on two weekends running. It was fairly busy as there was a musical festival on Parkers Piece but not too many serious incidents: a young woman with three children under 6 who had lost her phone and identity and a German lad who was so drunk he didn’t understand my German!

Earlier at Men’s breakfast we had a man who worked for Smith, Klein, Glaxo and was responsible for breathing aids and respirators – he was excellent.

It has been a busy week for cricket pitch preparation with games on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and a youth tournament today. Ironically it rained Saturday afternoon so the match was abandoned – the first rain we have had for a couple of weeks. I was called into action for the first time on Wednesday and took 2 wickets and had 2 catches dropped off my bowling – must be close to being Over’s oldest ever wicket taker!

We had the annual allotment swap inspection with the Fenwick’s on Tuesday. They have 7 allotments on a different site to ours some of which are down to hay and Christmas trees.

Part of Fenwick’s empire

Kate, Glynis & Richard

On Thursday we led a walk from Horseheath – not a favourite location in winter but much better in the summer.

Rough going near Horseheath

Near Shudy Camps

Harvesting continues – onions, currants and raspberries to the fore this week.

Autumn onions & Elephant garlic

Kate pricking out

Eucomis

Love

Mike & Kate