Thanks to the love and support of my old school chum Jane Edwards, yesterday we were given the opportunity to go around Oxford Utd during a match with fund-raising buckets. We were also joined by Jane’s family, and by my other dear school friend Mel Bache (and her family too). Ably assisted by my brother Peter, and by Stella and her son James.

It was a great day on two counts. Oxford won 2-1, and we raised just over £1,000! The staff at The U’s couldn’t have been more welcoming, so thank you for getting us another big step closer to our target.