The organist librarian

Served at 10.30 mass - Byrd 4 part Mass which we had at our wedding 38 years ago. Shortbread in hall with friends. Furious with Paul Moynihan - he is so rude! To Princess Diana playground to meet the family - Bruce and eventually Dennis and AnnMarie. To tea at Whiteleys and an autumnal walk across Kensington Gardens. Fabuolous cruise on the Thames with dinner, wine, singer and dancing all for £75 - living social deal reduction - wonderful views. The last time we saw Tower Bridge on TV David Beckham was carrying the torch in a speedboat. Fantastic! The lights at Greenwich need improving! Lovely cufflinks from Louise!

Ciarán had a great day. The weather turned hot and we went on the bus to Kensington gardens to what must be one of the best playgrounds in the world. He loved the sand, the musical chimes, slide and especially the pirate ship. In fact unwillingness to share the steering wheel was the only barney of the day. He did go on the potty but produced nothing so had 2 disasters. He enjoyed ice cream and we saw a helicopter. He slept on both bus journeys which was good. I was exhausted and slept well on Tuesday evening. To the cathedral for Martin Baker's superb recital. I had the score for the Bach B minor BWV 544, the choristers sang beautifully in Olivier Latry's Salve regina and Widor Symphony No. 8 was splendid. I did take my hearing aids out for the last movement as it was so loud! Andrew Cessana, Christian Strouver and Simon Lloyd were there.