Spring in Bolton

Hi Ma and Pa

I have just read your blog and although i have no confidence that this will reach you i will try all the same !
Glad that you are having a good time . Florida sounds lovely and i know that Ange and the crew are looking forward to some sunshine.
I am up early as have a job interview in Middleton this afternoon. It is for an employment adviser working for a Charity getting young people back to work. It is not centrally funded but has its grant from The European Central Fund. There are a couple of posts in Bury and some in Middleton. It would be quite challenging as economy is so depressed and there is a lot of controversy around putting young people in Work placements without any training or incentives. However I will go and see. There is as you know lots of young people who want to work and a minority of those hardcore who dont. Always has been.!
I had a lovely weekend with Jim and sara last weekend. Michael was over and we went for a super meal at an italian restaurant in North Leeds lots of bling and no sign of depression there !. The meal was lovely and plenty of champagne . Mike was well and loves Jims children. They were all well. James was watching the rugby when i arrived. The England and Wales match . Did you catch it ? Good game but some way to go to be real contenders. Isla brought in a Wales flag as Sara was born in Wales.!
I am going away for a week with Val next week. We got a last minute deal to Lanzarote £217 for a week flights and transfers and B &B. More importantly sun. It will be the last hol as she is moving south as you know. Molly will be boarded. It will bring back some memories of Deidre as visited her.there years ago.
Last week i went to the Duke of Lancasters regiment to hand over cheque with my neighbours to them. Very interesting museam and all local medals. You will be pleased to know your regiment have the most honours RAMC including some in recent conflicts. It was a good day.and we were treated well.It is in Preston.
Well that is all. Weather mild but foggy but getting lighter and flowers out. We had a walk in Roundhay park and the flowers were a wall of colour.

Have a good time

Love Phil x