January 2017

Yet another fine day but cold breeze. At last started researching and writing re Barton Police Station (as was) as one contribution to Barton Public Buildings research. Barton pm R. to appointment and dog round Baysgarth Park. Weather forecast to turn stormy and cold Arctic winds. Having joined Facebook last week still haven’t had time […]

Dog Humber bank first thing as everyday currently. Cleaned floor kitchen and back room as so difficult to keep clean once long-haired dog has waded through mud, and me. Made number of telephone calls re arrangements for two church study days planned, having got contact info from internet. Updating preparing files, increasing in number by

Pm R. and I drove to Brigg, walked dog riverside, always a lovely spot, then to Brigg Garden Centre where had cooked tea and look around. Enjoyed.

Better day, getting quite a few commissions for 2017. Again trying to get preparation files up to date. First committee meeting of 2017 for Barton Civic Soc. (still at Wilderspin School). Issue of Top Field round two, plans for big Lidl and many other matters to be followed-up.

Felt unwell all day, muddled and difficult to concentrate on anything.

Bad outcome to a bad decision. Were going tomorrow to see ‘Made in Hull’ illuminations as second event in City of Culture Year but R. decided to go this evening. Very impressive display in Queen Victoria Square with images projected onto front of Art Gallery. However big crowds all over and had some trouble on Princes