Michaels Graduation day at Brooklands College, Weybridge

After quite a few years of hard work Michael has passed all his exams and was very  pleased to attend the Graduation day presentation at Brooklands College in Weybridge where he has been studying for the past few years. This  was in addition to studying  at  home whilst holding down a full time job as a Senior Paramedic for London Ambulance.
Michael also spends a lot of time  teaching students who go to St John Ambulance and provides tuition on many subjects.

Michael with his fiancée Becky

Today's event was well supported even though it had been delayed from last year following the severe weather just prior to Christmas and the presentations were made by the Spelthorne  Mayor and also the teaching professors. Following the presentations there was a buffet prepared by the students of the catering department whilst it was also a great opportunity to meet Michaels main tutor.

Michael with his proud parents

It was an enjoyable and very proud day for Jennifer and me to see our son succeed in this manner and we hope that this success will assist his future.
The sun finally arrived at lunchtime which made the day especially pleasing
All the photos can be found on our Phanfare photo blog or by following this link


http://noelgroves.phanfare.com/4987990

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Santa's little helpers

Well this is the start of another year of travel however at this point in time not much has been finalised except that we plan trips to Ireland  in February and Germany and Switzerland in March and of course our usual sojourn of several weeks in France.. This time we want to wander down the West Coast of France for a couple of weeks before heading to the Lot Valley and our site at Chateau de Lacomte in Carlucet.
At the moment we are enjoying the English weather which is somehow between snow and and cold and rain and full sun with temperatures ranging from minus 10 Cent  up to plus 10 Cent.
We had a great few weeks leading up to Christmas with dinner's at friends (see photo) and  then a family Christmas followed by New Years Eve at Piplin House with friends from Wey Road. The booze consumption this night will take some beating next year and with Elmbridge having to send two trucks to cart away the 'dead men'
Finally we can look forward to a year without the three 'B's (Brown, Bush and Blair) and hope that Government come to their senses over pointless wars' where young people. soldiers and innocent citizens alike. loose their lives for reasons that no one can comprehend ( except the three 'B's)
Lets hope this year of the 'Rabbit' will bring to this world.

"People born in the Year of the Rabbit are articulate, talented, and ambitious. They are virtuous, reserved, and have excellent taste. Rabbit people are admired, trusted, and are often financially lucky. They are fond of gossip but are tactful and generally kind. Rabbit people seldom lose their temper. They are clever at business and being conscientious, never back out of a contract. They would make good gamblers for they have the uncanny gift of choosing the right thing. However, they seldom gamble, as they are conservative and wise. They are most compatible with those born in the years of the Sheep, Pig, and Dog."


Just thought you would like to know all about the Rabbit people whilst Noel was born in the year of the 'Horse'


"People born in the Year of the Horse are popular. They are cheerful, skillful with money, and perceptive, although they sometimes talk too much. The are wise, talented, good with their hands, and sometimes have a weakness for members of the opposite sex. They are impatient and hot-blooded about everything except their daily work. They like entertainment and large crowds. They are very independent and rarely listen to advice. They are most compatible with Tigers, Dogs, and Sheep".


This does not sound like me at all


Anyway have a great Year of the Rabbit