As Christmas edges ever closer, we seem to have done most of the cards, and the presents are on their way to getting organised. I have also obtained a new printer, which seems to be working all right. Yesterday we took some flowers up the Rosary for Mum’s 105th birthday. There seems to be an increased police presence in the area – saw another one today. Healthy trend, but how long will it last?

On Tuesday I went to the pensioners’ coffee morning while Dot had her feet done. In the afternoon we both went to St Luke’s to provide music for the Christingle service for Angel Road school. Sadly, none of the children knew the songs David had chosen; so we struggled there. Still, it was nice to be lending a hand.

In the evening we went to St Peter Mancroft for a carol service featuring the Norwich Community Choir, in which our friend David Archer sings bass. It was a really good service, and the choir were excellent. They had a first-class soloist too.

Out again on Wednesday for the orchestra’s Christmas meal, with Dot defying the after-effects of her flu job (there weren’t any). The Christmas-themed buffet was at the Cellars in Eaton, and was most enjoyable. I’m getting to know quite a few of the orchestra now, such as Beverley (violin) and Georgina (other violin), not to mention Mary (clarinet), whose husband I was at school with.

On Thursday I caught up with a few things in the city, paying in a cheque through Barclays complex new machine, booking an eye test, visiting the Forum to discuss the new PHS book, getting a new strap put on Andrew’s watch and buying a few more Christmas cards at the Christian bookshop. Today I feel as if I’ve had a flu jab, but I expect it’s a proximity problem.