Looking forward to our 'Midsummer Evensong' in this lovely place: St John the Baptist's, Aston Cantlow - with readings from 'A Midsummer Night's Dream', & violin & organ music, & pealing bells, & wine. Come join us at 5.30 p.m.

Friday begins with Monte Flor, a Guatemalan bean: dewy deep lawn, bass recorder, smooth wood, salted caramel, & the promise of Narnia, & the Aslan mug. Thank you for the coffee, Monsoon Estates.

The Sabbath continues with this newly-delivered Mantiquera de Minas bean: clarinet, dewy meadow, chocolate & orange, oak-beams. And Pope Francis's 'Dilexit Nos' ('He loved us') Thank you.

Civic Sunday begins with this 'Vernal Vibe' blend: piano, soft cotton, mown grass, tree-lined country lane, spiced chocolate. Thank you Monsoon Estates, locally roasting & posting in Stratford-upon-Avon.

Spring along 'Thou soft flowing Avon' (Stratford-upon-Avon).

And praise God for the poet-priest Thomas Traherne, and these memorial windows dedicated to him in Hereford Cathedral.

Sir Edward Elgar, & his view of Hereford Cathedral. Around the base of the sculpture are Elgar's words: 'This is what I hear all day, the trees are singing my music, or am I singing theirs?'

Bravo RSC for this thrilling new production! All the performances are captivating, especially Daniel Evans's Edward, who is powerfully edged with aggression, vulnerability, & very much in love. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Just completed Deuteronomy. Now it's time for 'The Merry Wives of Windsor', our 'Shakespeare For All' monthly reading in Stratford-upon-Avon Public Library.

It's the way Maggi Hambling's scallop makes me hear Britten's music...