Good thoughts obviously worked wonders because we've just found her! Turns out the road in front of the house was closed for resurfacing last night so she went for an explore. I think she must have either gotten lost or got frightened and waited until it was quieter to come near enough to hear me calling her. As soon as she heard us she started mewing as loudly as possible until we got to her. She's now had her cuddles and is tucking into her very belated dinner.

Thanks ever so much guys, I know your good thoughts helped get her safely back

Fiona and Chris xx