Safeguarded

Much ado in the office about chimps in South Sudan, conferences in Poland, isolated tribes in the Andaman Islands, EU meetings in Nairobi and pictures of a pangolin gambolling in a stream.

Custard tarts and first raspberries of the season sitting on a wall outside at lunchtime. Punting touts persistently mistaking us for tourists. Unusual sensation of not having cold extremities or being blasted by cold air.

Evening training on safeguarding of vulnerable children and adults, delivered by the council. Much food for thought and follow up needed to ensure we're working to best practice. Did you know it's not illegal to leave children of any age unattended in a home? It only becomes a criminal matter when something bad happens. A strange loophole in the law. Don't tell those who like to neglect their kids, as it'll encourage them.