It would be very easy for us to be a little down today at the prospect of what the next month will bring. But the lockdown is happening, and I don’t think it helps any of us by worrying about it. I shall not be watching the TV and certainly not be following a blow by blow account of who is right and who is wrong. We all have our moments of being down, but we must fight against these. Speak out, ask for help, only fill your life with positive things. Easier said than done, but we must try!

So, what did I do this weekend? I carved pumpkins – and yes you read that correctly – pumpkins – plural! I watched ‘Strictly’ – and who can not fail to be inspired by the sheer joy of Caroline Quentin.

I watched ‘Bake Off – An Extra Slice’ and I’m with the girl who used the box – thank heavens for Betty Crocker.

To top it all I watched Graham Norton and was inspired by the journalist Frank Gardner whose story will be told this Thursday at 9.00 pm on BBC2. Don’t miss his inspirational journey.

The sun is shining in West Yorkshire today and I am preparing for my week ahead. Being back teaching my students is such a blessing and knowing that I can still do that is a big positive for me. I must publicly praise my choirs for being so resilient during these past few months. My committees, and I have three have simply been outstanding and their support for me, each other and the wider choir community has been exemplary.

So, for the next few weeks we shall remain on-line and we shall continue to laugh and connect and we shall still be supportive of each other and we shall stay strong as a community and we will be there for each other. Let’s hope that everyone can be the same.