After an uneventful journey by train to Bournemouth yesterday, Pastime’s Spring School began with a glass of bucks fizz and an introduction to Stuart Masques.

This morning, rehearsals began in earnest.  The dancers were in the ballroom – reasonably enough – and we singers and musician gathered in one of our rooms.  After coffee, I wasn’t needed so I went for a walk, heading downhill towards the pier.

Along the fence by the esplanade were some amusing artworks.

There was also a moving memorial to Jon Egging, a Red Arrows pilot who lost his life in the Bournemouth air show in 2011.

There had been a land slip by the lift, so the whole area was fenced off.

I found a pleasant park to have my lunch, where the wind wasn’t quite so biting.

I had seen signs referring to the Bournemouth goats and expected some more artwork, but no!  They were actual goats.

Then back to the hotel by a rather circuitous route – I kept overshooting…

Ready for a warming cup of tea and some more rehearsals.