This a picture taken by my son David of his son Oliver, who is clearly showing promise of solving Spurs’ striker problem. Nice balance, ball control, concentration – it’s all there. Meanwhile, England did avoid losing to Samoa, but Norwich City look candidates for relegation. They lost 2-0 to Wolves on Saturday and had two men sent off. Spurs scraped a win against Bolton (away) and could have done with Oliver up front.

Artists M & A came for a meal on Saturday night, and we spent some time discussing South Africa, where some of A’s family live. I also showed her how to use the InPrint calendar and e-mail facility. The InPrint site is on the brink of fulfilling its potential, with lots of news coming up about the poetry vending machines being placed in a couple of new spots, including the biggest bookshop in Norwich. (www.inprintartsandpoetry.co.uk)

Amy2, daughter of Vicky2, was dedicated at church on Sunday, with family visitors from far and wide. Lovely occasion: Vicky asked me to take family pictures, so I hope they come out all right. It was a beautiful day, and after the meal we went for a walk through the Rosary and to the nearby exotic garden, which we found because V2’s family told us it was there. It comes to something when you live about half a mile from an attraction and have to be told it’s there by people who live in Yorkshire (and occasionally South Africa). £4 entry, but probably worth it. Some unusual plants, original layout on the side of a hill and a splendid tree house. Always something interesting round the corner, including V2’s family, who must have thought we were stalking them.

In the evening Ambient Wonder on art, which featured (as well as some thought-provoking visual stuff) Bridget’s magnificent buns and juice.