Hello everyone, well I tried to have a ‘normal’ weekend, in that I tried to relax and do ‘normal’ things, in so far as doing anything can be ‘normal’ these days. I should have been conducting Chesterfield Philharmonic Choir on Saturday in the Rutter – Requiem and Jenkins – Stabat Mater. Hopefully this concert will be re-scheduled so we won’t miss out on singing this wonderful music.  I also went for a walk around 10.00 pm on Sunday night, clear skies, a chill in the air and a yet a peaceful silence. I was, amidst all of this confusion, quite ‘content’. Spending time at home is something I don’t do as much as I should and I have found myself enjoying more of my time here. Although there has been quite a bit to keep me busy. Keeping in touch with all of my choirs, as many people as I can in the Festival world and seeing how I can support my piano and singing students, plus reading guidance from the Government and increasingly becoming  more distanced from the media. I watch what I need to and have stopped watching the debate and speculation. In fact, I am almost thinking that this weekend I will turn my ‘phone off. Let’s see! I have also been able to laugh and it is important to keep amused. Friendships and family have strengthened and we all know without saying so that we are there for each other.