Congratulations to:

Joe & Anna - on the birth of Iris, a sister to Emily.  Both mother and daughter are doing well.  No doubt the father is relaxing at home, possibly with a calming beer...YC looks forward to meeting the newest addition to the Chillingworth family at some point.

Katrina Pescott - who has moved out of the posh end of North Shields into the even posher end of Tynemouth.  Katrina commented: "Some say it's location location location when you buy a new house.  But for me it was neighbours, jokes, and the Birtley News that sealed the deal."

Steph Scott of NFR - who has completed today the UTMB (Ultra Tour de Mount Blanc) in 44 hours and 53 mins.   The race is 168km long and has 9,800 metres of climbing (yes - that is an awfully long way).  Well done Steph - it's a fantastic achievement.

Tynemouth visitors

Paul & Josh have been visiting Tynemouth over the weekend.  The weather has been distinctly on the chilly side.  But this didn't stop them joining Mr & Mrs Rev T for a swim in King Edward's Bay.  Here's the proof. Other activities for the weekend have included crazy golf, lessons on facetiming Poland (What is facetiming/Who is Gazza? - Rev T), and a musical session on the guitar and bodhran (for which YC's neighbours were no doubt deeply grateful).  All in all, a great time was had by all.