Katie goes to French Open . . .

and rushes onto court.

Becks is the beer of choice . . .


for Elsie on a lunch-time session.

Poppy comforted after traumatic day . . .

what with gales and beasts Poppy thinks that it's time she had some peace and quiet, lots of fuss and some smelly cheese rind if possible.

The Beast in the Attic . . .

Fiona shows where the beast emerged . . . Following strange and terrifying noises from the loft, Duncan investigated to find a wild beast in the attic - wild ? - it was absolutely livid!

A starling was caught up there with the water tanks and boxes. It subsequently descended and was captured in a towel by Fiona prior to release.

Fiona was heard to say, "Don't panic - make room - this is a job for SuperBirdCaptureWoman!"

Furious Storm Hits Knowsley . . .

here are the remains of the greenhouse window torn away by the 12mph gales that lazed across the west riding. Wood rot and rust can not have been a factor in so great a storm. Duncan thinks that this can be re-built with the right technology.