2026 Week 26 Published 2026-07-03 Long Grass - much of the grass has been left uncut. The boys have been having fun using these ears of wall barley as darts. Shade - the long hot days made any shaded area a place of sanctuary reflection - we’ve had the shutters closed most days this week, feels odd to sit in the dark stickers - pink, purple and Hello Kitty deserted - midday sun too hot for anyone to be out Scientist at Work - we stood for an hour to watch this scientist perform experiments at the local Polish community fair. Close up, engaging, complete with flames, liquid nitrogen being thrown in the air, and the occasional explosion Barbican Centre - we came in to town for the LSO Family Concert