Rather an overwhelming day, but I managed (just!) not to cry. Hard to believe I’ve been at Whitehaven for 24 years. So many messages of good will on my last day and I can’t get over the cards and the presents – the champagne, the gin, the boules… the Union Jack, lest I forget my roots – I don’t think I will, somehow. Thanks to Pam for the fabulous cake – it was delicious!

We had a good night out on G&T and tequila. It was good to see friends, including some I haven’t seen for quite a while. I will miss the people and the gossip and I hope folk keep in touch.

Now begins the next part of our life. Loads to do in the coming weeks.