12th -14th March

Tuesday 12^th March

Up at six o’clock, which is more than satisfactory. Spent the morning unblocking toilets; life goes on (nothing to do with me!). Enjoyed watching Broadchurch and then Shetland on catch-up TV with Anne

Wednesday 13^th March

Bike and train to Bury St Edmunds. Clinical supervision with Jan; somnolence took hold during the session. This is a kind of narcolepsy where I seem to go straight into REM sleep momentarily and wake after a few seconds, or if someone gives me a kick or nudge. This was followed by theory-to-practice group with Anne S, so good to see people I haven’t seen for a while. Brief visit to see Iona W and Karen D in the Assertive Outreach team. Everyone at work is in the process of going through redesign, and therefore having to consider what job opportunities are open to them. Unsettling.

Supervision

Lunch with Chris G in the abbey gardens next to the bowling green, which we have been doing for the last five years, accompanied by robins, blackbirds, and a brief stroll round the Crankles listening out for the woodpeckers.  

Chris, my friend

Another friend

Synchronised Swimmers

Then, caught up with the Bury team, did some work, before aiming for the train home. Had to wait on the station yet again, having failed to get the timing right. Nevertheless, I was back in time for the evening session at The Devonshire. We were joined by Raymond’s friend from the Shetlands who bought a copy of The Shetland Times, a kilt and some Scottish ballads with him. Exchanging stories of fish, kippers and mackerel; what a small world it is. Great that Alice T, Nicky B, Patrick E, Paul R, Paul M, Una M, Anne H were there.

Where's your hat, Nicky?

The Shetland Connection

Anyone for kippers?

Thursday 14^th March

Meeting with independent financial advisor: very helpful. Need to make a will. Thanks to Paul R for the recommendation. Anne attended the Science Festival  event on ADHD, which she found interesting, and then out to Jamie’s Italian. I went to a Romsey Labour Party meeting as we step up the campaign for the May election. Thanks to Dave B for hosting. 

The XCILV Congress of the Romsey Labour Party