Now we know we can open again on 26th April we are starting to take stock and try to get ourselves back into a semi-work mode.

Brian has started giving the surfaces in the cabins a lick of preservative now the weather is heating up and it will dry. I am starting to get a rota together for changeovers so we can all plan ahead and know what we are doing.

Emily, a valued member of our Dream Team has moved to take up a position in Edinburgh so we will miss her when we reopen. We always had great chats about so many different things and then we would remember – actually we are meant to be working and race off in different directions to get the “to-do list” completed!

I have had nowhere to “race off to” for such a long time now.

It will be lovely to catch up with Christine who has been painting lots during the lockdown. We have not been altogether for such a long time. I am looking forward to seeing everyone again – and our lovely guests too! The forest has been so quiet without you all.

The crocus are out and the daffodils nearly are. I am so sorry you cannot share it with us but soon you will.

As always, stay safe – we are nearly there.