I lost my father when I was young and to be fair, Father's Day, like many special days with origins in the business plans of Hallmark cards wasn't a big thing.

However, my two sons have always noted it, and although I was away this weekend I got texts from them both and one via her Dad from my granddaughter.

Next week is really my weekend as all my family is coming over to spend the weekend with us. I haven't seen my granddaughter for a couple of months now and am getting Granddad distance pains..... I have been asked to clear my diary for a Father's Day pressie. My lads are taking me to a day at the next test match.