Today the Clarendon Team formally bade Linda farewell as she lays down her duties as Team Administrator and moves across to St. Thomas's Church in Salisbury in preparation for her training for ordained ministry. The Team Eucharist took place at St. Mary's Church, West Dean this morning and I attended. Sara and the children stayed at home as Tom had his friend Doug over and she cooked them breakfast after his paper round. We had a family lunch together of roast beef with Doug joining us. This afternoon we all went to visit our niece Natasha and family who moved into their new home in Hampton Park yesterday. Unfortunately, the previous owners had left the place in a complete mess and dumped all their rubbish in the garden. Not a very great welcome to Salisbury. Having brought some stumps, bats and balls I took the boys onto the Green and we played cricket for a couple of hours - Sara and Marc joining in later. We played a form of Single Wicket cricket which was enjoyed by all. Doug was due to be picked up later this afternoon but we were all invited to stay for a BBQ and so Doug stayed on and spent a second night with us. Now Tom has his new bedroom there is plenty of room for him to have a friend for a sleep over without the need to use the Family Room. Eventually we said our goodbyes and returned to Winterslow. I shall be taking the eldest lad, Harry, with Tom and me to the Rose Bowl next Sunday and again to St. Mary's Stadium on Tuesday week for the Carling Cup tie against Torquay United - Harry's first ever professional football match. Back in Winterslow I met Richard in the Lion's Head for a couple of pints to round off quite an emotional day with the goodbyes and welcomes. Richard and Linda will still be around in the village for a few more years even if they will now be worshipping in Salisbury.
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