Great to catch up with family and good to see everyone looking so well. The gardens at home looked a treat - Mum watering to keep the colour going 'till we arrived. The village looked a picture and we were lucky to catch the end of the bowls season with the Club finals being held.

Bowls on the pub green, at the Swan. How English can you get? Hot days, warm evenings, cool, dark Guiness and the satisfying clunk of a bowl - wonderful. The Darkens clan were well represented in the prizes - Noel winning the pairs, while Chris won the Ladies and singles titles.

A great afternoon and while some organised (well done Chris), others supported, cooked and kept the Guiness flowing - great job Steve!

Time spent with family is always a joy and there is always plenty of fun with this crowd.