Parkes has been feeling a bit under the weather over the last week. She has been convalescing this weekend - maybe the last three months of broken sleep is catching up with her. The weather on the Island has been fantastic and walks in the fresh air have been the order of the day.

The rugby was disappointing on Saturday but the boys played against a very good side and they should be satisfied with their efforts. To finish runners-up really was an achievement.

Beth has been growing rapidly - she is still a 'small' baby but we like that. The picture shows her 1950's Cliff Richard look. I went to see Cliff Richard at Wembley Arena once. It was rubbish.