The organist librarian

Wierd dream involving Fr Peter and Eddie! Mass at Anerley which was a funeral (how sad that the deceased was spotted in hospital by the priest - why did nobody know she was ill?) Also unimpressed that the hearse blocked Genoa Road for an hour and the organ was played very slowly - probably Anthony Sisley. The Almeidas were there. Did the invite for the heat of the Catenian public speaking competition and then 2 hours welcoming at the cathedral during Quarant'Ore. It was busy and rather muggy. To Royal Academy unimpressed by Tacita Dean Landscape but love the collection now on display. To the Ritzy to see the excellent The Breadwinner - touching, sad and disturbing.

Swam 22. To art and painted small canvas of spring from a photo taken at the Barbican. Tp interfaith lunch and not so many there. Met the new police officer in Lambeth for liaison with faiths. Chat to Alan about SGI and saw Gisela. Liz doing garden. Dennis and AnnMarie came down. To Addiscombe for Fr Denis Paul's 60th anniversary of ordination Mass - lots of old faces.

Saturday drove to Maidstone and checked in at the Mercure hotel. Had a swim, Jacuzzi and sauna where I met Duncan! Liz watched the Grand National. Had a rest and got into black tie for the dinner and dance. The rump of lamb was too thick and tough, nice profiteroles and enjoyed the dancing. Beckenham became circle of the year. We retired at 11.30 and up at 8. Swam and sauna and a great breakfast. Drove to Tunbridge Wells for Mass and Fr Peter was pleased to see us. Coffee at Chartwell and nice shop. To Quebec House which was very interesting and some very knowledgeable ladies told us about General Wolfe. To Down House the home of Charles Darwin with excellent audio guide and exhibitions. Watched Antiques road show but did not like The Crimson field about WWI at all.

Photos copyright Bishops conference of England and Wales The new bishop with his predecessor Bishop Tom Burns of Menevia Slept better waking at 2 a.m. and 5 but dropped off again. To the cathedral for the ordination of Bishop Richard Moth, Bishop to the Forces, which was a splendid affair. Trumpeters from the Welsh Guards, professional choir singing Byrd, Mozart and Hassler, lots of bishops and Southwark clergy. We were consecration torches. After the Coloma Mass yesterday which Liz left all went well. At the reception afterwards saw Fr Peter Stodart, Fr John O'Toole, Fr Adrian from Worth, sisters from Minster Abbey, even Fr Joe said Hello to me, Fr Kevin, Fr Soper, Fr Mathias, Fr David Gummitt and Fr Tom Creagh-Fuller. Sandwiches, fruit and wine. Bus home and 2 Tablets to catch up on as post has been so bad. Richard Moth was the priest who showed concern for us after the Addiscombe mess.