This is a rather lovely work of art composed of hazel branches and on show at the Welborne Festival. Provides a nice frame for a shot of the mid-Norfolk countryside.

Happily, I’ve now completed my tax return. Less happily, Dot hasn’t. That’s a pleasure to come. Always nice to do mine, though: never as complicated as anticipated.

We’ve also been out to Poringland to see the Walpoles, over from Canada. Had a Chinese, and discussed education, among other things. They seem in good form – are thinking of moving further south, because their forest home is getting to be too much work.

Meanwhile our hedge has been cut, and everything is much brighter. Acres of foliage have gone, as have several bags of leaves, which I suddenly thought Colin could take away with him. Bit like having a haircut: quite satisfying. Almost as satisfying as watching Jamie Murray and Jelena Jankovic win the Wimbledon mixed doubles. which was a really exciting experience and much more interesting than Federer winning the men’s singles for the fifth time, though I have to say his match against Nadal was an epic encounter. And the Tour de France has started too – really annoying that I’m going to miss so much of it, but I am recording the various stages to look back on.

Dot’s ear operation was this afternoon – new holes!

Weather’s been a bit better, but showers still every day.