July 27th

Finally I manage to get the truth about the twins who lived next door and were arrested about 8 weeks ago by around 18 police officers. The have been on remand since then and had a preliminary hearing on Monday. They have been charged with rape and the case begins at crown court at the end of November. Until the remainder of the family were evicted last week their mother was telling anyone who was prepared to listen that they had gone on holiday.

Ian Wallace called to say he was on his way. When he didn’t turn up I called his mobile only to find that he was lost. I talked him down. He hit something arrived a few minutes later with a flat tyre. We spent the afternoon chatting and catching up. In the evening we met his bass player Tim at the local train station and then headed for 5 Hot Chillies. It was a meal they won’t forget and I expect a thorough and glowing review in Ian’s diary in the not too distant future.