I’m getting a bit more confident picking out library books for Mrs M, and this time availed myself of the greater selection at Oxford Central library. I hope that an eclectic mixture of murder mystery, biography, historical fiction and family saga will keep her in reading material over the next 3 weeks.

We had a lovely chat on the doorstep about Mrs M’s impressive garden - abundant roses and honeysuckle. I shall be looking for top tips for my new garden soon!