The organist librarian

We had coffee and cake at Havishams in Faversham and I visited St Mary of Charity where I was made very welcome. A fine 3 manual organ. Enjoyed the excellent tour of Pugin's house with a most informative guide and we visited St Augustine's shrine. Lovely air bnb overlooking the park with a balcony. Meriyam pulled out all the stops with g and t on arrival and delicious breakfast. John Hogan the National President presented Mike McCarthy with his 50 year scroll at Ramsgate circle. There was a good turnout for the dinner and a lovely evening looking out over Pegwell Bay. Visited Deal castle which was interesting and had light lunch at Kearsney Abbey Dover, Alkham which is a hidden treasure. 10 schools have replied and John Turner will be the third judge! Finished Bill Bryson Notes from a big country - hilarious.

Visited the Hornby museum which includes an interesting section on the Battle of Britain. St Augustine's Abbey in Ramsgate built by Pugin, ice cream at Sorbetto and saw Ramsgate harbour, St Augustine's cross and the Viking ship at Pegwell bay. Dover Castle underground tour about the start of WWII and underground hospital tour both excellent. Stayed at air b and b with Gilly who knows Claire! It was a surprise to find the room to be on the top floor with 2 flights of stairs to a shared bathroom. We dined at Dino's with the Dover brothers and John Rayer and their wives =10 of us.