Another entry for the Walker’s Diary: this is Ralph and Brian setting out from Bruce’s home in Sheringham on a mini-yomp on Monday. They were accompanied by Dot and me, Bruce and his wife Cynthia, and Ralph’s wife Lynne in very cold weather and occasional light snow. Further south – say Winfarthing, for instance – the snow was quite heavy and prevented Marion from joining us. Robin and his wife had bad colds, and also couldn’t make it. The occasion was a flying visit from Ralph and Lynne, who now live in the Seychelles. Cynthia put on a sit-down buffet (if such a thing is possible), with some delicious game soup, and a splendid time was had by all. The Robinsons’ bungalow is beautifully placed, adjacent to miles of woodland walks and only 20 minutes’ walk from the sea. Apparently the only bad thing about Sheringham is the appalling health provision. We gave Brian a lift there and (of course) back, calling at North Walsham on the return journey to drop off a belated present from Ethel at Sheila’s. A bit of snow had settled in the fields near Norwich, but it’s gone now, and the temperature is up a bit, but the news has been full of shockingly low temperatures, ice on Welney Wash and snow all over the place.

Yesterday Barbara, Dot and I spent quite a lot of time preparing PDF files of business cards, labels, compliment slips and folder pages for their new Philosophy for Children project. These have now gone off to the printer. Bit tricky getting the right colours, but I think they will look good. Used Tuesday Group to finish off the various foodstuffs left over from Christmas, an opportunity they grasped with relish…and mayonnaise….and various dips…and coleslaw.

Dot went to the dentist’s this afternoon for the start of some extensive treatment to ensure that her teeth stay with her, and in good shape, over the coming years. Will be pretty pricey, I expect.