NANNA'S 65TH BIRTHDAY

The BIG day finally arrived with good weather thank goodness. Nanna had invited 18 (dancing) friends and partners for a buffet lunch and a few (or more) drinks. Because it was so warm it turned into a birthday garden party. Even Colin (Sally's brother) and family looked in. Loads of cards, flowers, balloons etc and a good time was had by all.

HORROR, HANGOVER AND ERIC

Last House on the Left : After kidnapping and brutally assaulting two young women, a gang led by a prison escapee unknowingly finds refuge at a holiday home belonging to the parents of one of the victims - a mother and father who devise an increasingly gruesome series of revenge attacks. Rated 7/10.

The Hangover : A Las Vegas set comedy centred around three groomsmen who lose their about to be wed buddy during their drunken misadventures, then must retrace their steps in order to find him. Rated 7.5/10

Looking for Eric : Eric - a football fanatic postman, whose life is descending into crisis, receives some life coaching from the famously philospohical Eric Cantona. Excellent 9/10

SPARTACUS / LAST CHANCE HARVEY

Spartacus was originally released in 1960 and has been digitally re-released nearly 50 years later. Having originally won 4 Oscars it tells the story of the slave Spartacus who leads a violent revolt against the decadent Roman Empire. A classic film still very watchable and rated 8/10.

Last Chance Harvey stars Dustin Hoffman and Emma Thompson. An American, in London for his daughter's wedding, finds his romantic spirits lifted by a new woman in his life. Easy to watch and worth 7.5/10.

DAWN'S SUMMER CONCERT

Nanna and Grandad attended Dawn's school this morning to watch the Summer concert. Dawn performed a violin solo entitled "Country Chimes". She was very good. Katy and Paul are going to see her tonight.

EDWARD & BECKY WEDDING

Nanna has a cousin - Susan - who lives in Norfolk. Edward is Susan's younger son and he got married to Becky on Saturday 6th June. Nanna and Grandad went to the wedding which was held in Aylsham and a reception held at the Links hotel in West Runton near Cromer. Edward is a great railway enthusiast and lots of pictures were taken at the local narrow gauge railway station. The reception theme was "Disney" - luckily Grandad was wearing an appropriate tie !!

NEW DOUGAL PICTURE

For those of you who haven't seen it here is a picture of our "porch" now completed. And me of course !!

2 MORE FILM REVIEWS

Drag Me To Hell : A loan officer in a Bank, ordered to evict an old woman from her home, finds herself the recipient of a supernatural curse which turns her life into a living hell. Classic horror/thriller rated 8/10.

12 Rounds : Detective Danny Fisher discovers his girlfriend has been kidnapped by a ex-con tied to Fisher's past, and he'll have to successfully complete 12 challenges in order to secure her safe release. Plenty of action if rather far fetched. A watchable 6.5/10.

ONE-OFF BRASS

The latest "money raiser" for Marie Curie funds was held on Saturday evening at Driffield School. The programme was extremely varied and very enjoyable. It looks as if over £1000 has been raised by the band and associated raffle etc.