Mansio

Odd jobs and the necessity of a trip to Carlisle was hugely improved by the opportunity to see Lemn Sissay MBE (Mancunian Black Ethnic according to Lemn!!) speak and read his poetry as part of the Mansio project ....
http://www.mansio.co.uk/
I was disappointed I didn't have my camera with me so here he is reading...
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=kXp8yzY99uw

But this will always be my favourite ..... https://www.blipfoto.com/entry/2721500

....and this one too ....
https://www.blipfoto.com/entry/2055053996539773118

Speaking of which, I called by my friend's on my way back for supper and ended up with these lovely plums from her garden.