The carpet shampooer arrived yesterday, so I hoiked it upstairs and had the first go at getting the chimney crud from uncovering the old fireplace, out of the beige carpet. It's vastly improved, but will require another session. however, removing the cover-up rug has made the room look bigger again.

I have found that there is a Zumba class in the village...In just over 4 hours' time I shall be hauling my body up to the school hall. I've been dying to try it. I hope I can cope!

Andrea