Welcome to the Tavern folks. Today is Candlemas Day (Imbolc, Groundhog Day, nearly Chinese New Year, whatever) and officially the festival of Christmas is over for another year.

It's time to take down that dessicated bit of holly, put the baubles back in the loft, pick the remaining pine needles out of the carpet and eat the last chocolates.

Before we start that mad spring clean or decorating, let's have a little sit down and reflect on the year past, over a beer or six.

The fire is stoked (although today is a bright and gloriously sunny day in the UK), the comfy chairs are suitably arranged (bet you didn't expect them!) and there are cats available for laps that want them.

Now then. What was your best moment from last year?

Mine is fulfilling 2 items on my 'Life To Do' list - I went to Italy, and I got to share my favourite view with my best friend. I got a little farther with my family history, met some more relatives and a couple more Mudcatters.

What about you?

LTS