WELL DONE CROFTWAY!!

I think that was a really fitting send off for Charles this afternoon. The music was great, the children were well behaved despite the incredible heat and it was obvious that Charles is held in high regard. James, Claire and I all felt a bit teary-eyed when he (eventually) arrived in the hall to rapturous applause, but he held it together valiantly, although there did appear to be a bit of a frog in his throat on occasions. Brilliant buffet. I had a total disaster with my contribution and, in fact, didn't get anything onto the table because the strawberry cupcakes had completely melted by the time I got to James and Claire's in Gosforth,so I left them for the workmen, and then there was no room on the table for the brownies - so I just took them away again, In fact I may have one right now!!