For reasons too complicated to explain, we now get our car serviced in Brentford, which entailed an early morning drive out west and then a walk to Boston Manor underground station through a curious and unexpected piece of woodland directly under the Chiswick Flyover. A bit of urban pastoral:-
| Charles | Saumarez | Smith | 
We are in a similar position. We used to take our car to be serviced in Wapping but now have to go to Loughton. One revelation has been that the residents of Loughton are basically at war with each other over who can put up the most over the top garden Christmas decorations. Funny the things you can discover by accident.
Yes, we previously went to Buckhurst Hill ! Charles
You’ve probably already visited but Boston Manor House has recently reopened to the public. It’s meant to be very grand. I’m hoping to see it over the summer.
No, I haven’t. Next time ! Charles