Christmas Day and my mother makes a break for it - heading for the Church in the village - only a mile and a half to go.  Weather-wise this is the most glorious day we’ve had for weeks; flat calm and very sunny.

To ring the changes this year my Mum and CMC’s Mum have decided to tear up the script and steer clear of the sherry and they have hit the brandy.  Big time.  Two big belters before 1.00pm - and calling for more.   And ad hoc carol singing.  CMC has told them she has put the stove on in the Day Room where they will be ensconced after lunch.  Happy Blipmas.