I went to Wexham Park ITU yesterday for a social visit rather than to avail myself of their facilites, I hasten to add and met with the doctors who saved my life. It was a wonderful meeting and quite eerie hearing the alarm sound of the ventilators. It took me right back to when I was lying there.

Traditional Boats & Tall Ships magazine - a magnificent publication - is out on the news stands and my articles are included. Buy a copy if you can ! Over the coming months I will be giving straight forward explanations of some of the nautical terms and expressions. This month we deal with The Knot and Weather Helm.

Breath Of Fesh Air is coming on a treat. Hosted by Lesley Joseph with Adam Stafford we now have Geoffrey Palmer, Sarah Kestelman, Dean Chisnall and a cast of 30 dancers and singers. If you haven't bought tickets for this fab event on sunday 15th June at 7.30pm at Hall Barn in Beaconsfield, please call me on 01753 890555 or the box office on 08700 667720. Tickets cost £10. The sooner we raise the money for this ventilator for Wexham Park the sooner I will stop asking you for support.

Duncan