Those astute readers amongst you will realise that I have been writing a newspaper column since June, 2014.  The time has flown and so much has changed, including me.  I’ve gained a stone in weight (that’s coffee and cake shops for you) and my hair is a few shades lighter, but it’s still attached to my head, thankfully.

When I was approached to become a regular contributor to this well-established daily paper, it was a total surprise.  Up until that point, it was not something that I had even thought of adding to my repertoire!

Would I be able to deliver content on a regular basis with rigid deadlines?

I am so glad I agreed to take up the challenge, the amazing positive feedback I get (not only off the readers in Wales but as far afield as Ireland, Switzerland, Canada and America) makes it all worthwhile.

I meet so many fascinating characters with interesting stories on my travels (not that I have been able to travel since lockdown, I might add, but you get my drift, I’m sure).  Without them this space would probably contain a crossword or more adverts – and we don’t need more adverts do we?