The organist librarian

The conference - spoke twice proposing both motions. Danny and Tony spoke as did John Rayer. The debate was of a high standard. All  4 motions failed but we got our message over. Bishop John was excellent and very friendly. In fact greeted by loads of brothers and directors. Not disappointed - the debate has started. Took Vincent Spink to Ironbridge but disappointed to find it all covered up. Had a pasty. Museum of the gorge - not a lot to see , nice film. Cream tea was good. After swim in the evening to the carnival - good meal and excellent Glenn Miller type band Strings of Pearl from Sussex. Watched semi of young musician.

Set off early Friday and got to Heathrow by 8.15 then on M40. Put in wrong postcode so ended up in Alcester so went to NT Coughton Court which has lovely gardens and climbed to the top for the view. Thrckmortons were Rc throughout and involved in Gunpowder plot. Dining room lovely and they still live there. Mary Queen of Scots chemise is not likely to be hers (everything was burnt) and interesting old bindings and books. Got toTelford at 2 and nice hotel ParkInn  with pool, jacuzzi and sauna. Got my envelope from Ann Tibke and to Blists Hill Victorian town. People in costume, candlemaker, shire horses, mission church and squatters cottage - chat about Nellie and her ragrugs.  To reception in suit after dinner at hotel - service slow but food good.