Winchester

 Friday picked up Liz's trouser suit which had been altered. To CJ. Liz was delayed at the dementia study in Hammersmith so we missed the earlier train. To Catenian province 19 weekend. Journey down 3 hours wait for train incl an hour standing at Waterloo. I was exhausted. On arrival at Winchester Royal hotel by taxi in pouring rain our dinner was ready. Finished at 10.50 having started at 7.30! Saturday Visited the mill and Winchester museum. Excellent evensong at the cathedral. Stanford in C slow. The tenors top A in The heavens are telling! Boys on great form. Buxtehude Toccata. Meals good slow service. Black tie is such a bore and speeches! Skipped the disco. Sung family Mass at St Peter’s. Fr Mark very good. Cab to station and home in 2 hours. Strictly heat.

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