Have renewed, with the arrival of Mabel, traditional excursion on the Audley End Mini Railway excursion to Father Christmas and his elves in the wood.

Haven’t been for a few years as children became grown-ups (though Alice still wanted to go every year!). So first year for Mabel, and along came Jacob, Reuben and Chelsea. All lovely until we realised in our absent years the price has increased…to £10.50 per adult, £52.50 in total!…could have got a return for 2 adults to London, but heyho it is Christmas and we all got in to the spirit.

Eleves were particularly good, acted the part, smiled a lot, sang and danced. Also good to see diversity in the Elvish community with  particularly lively Gay Elf.