We took a walk up to the Halo Panoptican at the weekend, I’m ashamed to say that this is the first time we’ve up to Top o’th Slate since it was officially launched last October. Gosh, you can see for miles. It’s a pretty impressive structure and it gives you a strange feeling when you stand directly underneath it and look up. Admittedly, I’m not sure why anyone would do that but there you go, I did and it felt strange! The Halo illuminates at night from underneath to prevent light pollution and is powered by its own wind turbine which stands turning beside it.

I’m afraid I can’t give any more golf updates until Tom has improved his game (but he didn’t do very well again!!)

Not seen any duck eggs yet, but then again not frog spawn either.

We’ve braved the weather, fingers crossed no more low temperatures, and planted our seedlings. With a bit of luck and a following wind we should have an abundant supply of fresh lettuce, tomatoes, chillies and herbs to grace our table this year. And, we’ve found a use for all those empty water bottles; we’ve cut them in half and positioned them over the seedlings to make individual mini greenhouses!