Jack and Katharine's chicken lasagne

It was great to spend an evening with Katharine and Jack tonight, especially since they were unable to come to our (not a) Christmas (drinks) party last Thursday. We enjoyed a long-overdue catch-up at their kitchen table, with this delicious chicken lasagne for our supper. Meanwhile Jackie was looking after Mummy hazelh back at our house. We didn't stay out late because I have a very early start in the morning.

Aquafit and strength training were particularly good fun today because Marc - dressed in Christmas leggings - selected festive music to accompany all the exercises.

This afternoon, after a quick charity shop drop-off, I made my plan of attack for the Newcastle care homes tomorrow. There will be much walking across the city.

I have been in touch with Elly on and off throughout the day. Bruce's condition is improving at last.

Exercise today: an hour on the exercise bike; aquafit class; swim (20 lengths); strength training class; walking (23,835 steps).