​Walking through a ‘wild’ cemetery, subsiding probably from collapsing coal mines.

​Another walk with the Consett group this morning. Andy slung his jacket over his shoulder; I wasn’t as brave until nearer the end. It was sunny, but chilly!

​The boss’ desk of where I had 2 new tyres fitted in Spencer today. They had a great sense of humour and gave great service too.

​So many fields are golden with rapeseed right now, it’s gorgeous.

​I had a spectacular late lunch today with a dear friend. Peter set me up in a flat while I was house hunting, came and viewed houses with me, gave so much helpful advice, and let me use his contractors on my new home so I wouldn’t get ripped off. We stay in touch, and today we lunched at Frallo Copt Hill, which used to be owned by Peter’s friend, Bobby Kerr, who was the Sunderland football team captain when they won the Cup Final in 1973. This photo was afterwards at Peter’s home. That seagull had just woofed half a jam doughnut down in one go.

​The banks of Castle Eden were covered in wild garlic today.

​First tasting of the Hawthorn Berry wine. Not superb, but not bad either, especially since it’s the first wine I’ve made in 30 years. It is potent!