I bet you were on Scafell, without the R. Have to get the names of the Holy Places right at least! Otherwise you get Mecker and Jerroosalum and Larzer and Roam.

A big problem will be preaching to the Heathen (and, of course, the Sheathen). It's all very well singing Go Tell It On The Mountain, but I can't see it going down in Great Yarmouth.

"There's no such thing as bad weather, only unsuitable clothing." - AW Appen. But the last couple of days, the appropriate clothing has been of brick and slate.

Newport... if you're anywhere near Matlock on a Friday, call in at the Barley Mow at Bonsall... it's been a bit ragged lately, but we had a couple of excellent hurdy-gurdy players last week, and songs and tunes from Hungary and Turkey to lighten the usual mix.