Surveying the outlook south and west (photo: Ziggy Heath)

After the gales and rainwater flooding down the tracks earlier this week the outlook is sunny for the weekend. The barn didn’t flood; the new ditch passed its first test. Just as well, as there’s a private event celebrating birthdays, hockey champions, first seasons of drama and of Kelston Records, and dancing in defiance of sinister politics, the onset of winter and the fact Bath is jam packed with the Christmas market.

• If you want to arrange a catered event in the Old Barn contact Michael at Wild Fork West who’ll give excellent all-round event service. It’s also possible to rent the barn direct form us (but we’re not event organisers and can’t for example guarantee to be available on the day).