Socially distanced karate has become even more socially distant, in line with new government guidance. We usually train in three lines widthways across our hall, but we've moved to lengthways so the class can take place in three smaller 'bubbles' of six people or fewer. The groups take it in turn to have a water break, and to leave the building at the end of the class.

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Saturday was the day of the Hever Castle Swim, which I'd been equally looking forward to and dreading since I signed up for the one mile distance early last month.

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I had a birthday and it was good. Thank you to st_crispins for the virtual gift and howlin_wolf_66 for the kind message!

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Today, for the first time, I went in to the office where I've been nominally based since June, and met three of my colleagues face to face. My boss had to collect me from reception as I didn't know where our desks were.

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It's been all about Dame Diana Rigg in this household since the sad news of her death on Thursday.

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