Monday, July 18: Am: Meeting with Editor of Evesham Journal following successful rally on July 17. Pm: Attended funeral of late Mr Oliver Lowe at All Saints Church.

Tuesday, July 19: Am: Meeting with Headmaster of Evesham High School in my capacity as Chairman of Governors. Attended lunchtime meeting of Hospital Management Board. Evening: Meeting of Save Our Hospital Campaign Group.

Thursday, July 21: Joined staff, governors, friends and relations at The Vale School to say "farewell" to Mr Emlyn Matthews who has been at the school for 34 years. He will be greatly missed by everyone at the school, not least the pupils, whose affection for him was so evident. Friday, Saturday and Sunday - no functions so was able to catch up on gardening and household chores, not to mention paperwork.