We really do appreciate all the kind words and offers of help that we have received.

Firstly for alerting us to the fire in our thatch, we had no idea we were on fire, and of course for the valuable efforts of our friends and neighbours in tackling the fire before the Fire Brigade arrived.    Since then we’ve been loaned essential furniture and clothing, people have helped move rescued items between houses, others have helped with cleaning flood debris and done many other kind things and we’ve had many generous gifts of flowers and food.

So many people, too many to mention, have offered such a range of help.  It means such a lot to both of us that so many people have offered their help and sympathies.

When the dust has settled we will have one big party.