Friday

I'm patting myself on the back because I got up early (6:52 am!) and started on the admin backlog straight away ... even before my first mug of coffee!

I whizzed through most of the admin so was ready to go into town to finish the banking and check in with the Town Hall (where the band practices) just before the manager of the cleaning company arrived to quote for their services. She was here for about 30 minutes and we've agreed that a cleaner will come for two hours once a fortnight. I can use that time how I want and there is always the option of paying for more time occasionally if there are other one-off jobs I'd like done. They also do ironing if I am interested, an although I wouldn't use this part of their service regularly, I'm thinking it'll be useful for my band uniform shirts which are a nightmare to iron!! We've left it that she will contact me next week to introduce the cleaner and agree the day, time, and start date.

Next it was down to the bank for personal banking and also some for the band. Coincidentally I was served by the auntie of two sisters in the band ... a small world! After that I popped into the Town Hall to pay for the room hire and to check the bookings for the the practice rooms for next month.

Trowbridge Town Hall

Afterwards I wandered into WH Smiths to look for some calligraphy practice books but they don't have any so I will have to order online. Then a quick car ride to the chemist to collect two prescriptions, and I'm now back at home.

The first load of washing is now drying (tumble dryer), I've changed the bedding, and my lunch is cooking as I type this. This afternoon I have the choice of continuing with the admin, or catching up on some reading ... it could go either way!