Shugborough is a lovely National Trust property in Staffordshire. It was looking glorious in the weekend sunshine.

Really authentic flamenco at Birmingham's Town Hall on Friday night: The Daniel Martinez Flamenco Company with amazing guitar playing, super singing and stunning dance. Just brilliant!

I'm at University of Warwick to hear how Digital Innovators are helping solve challenges in health and social care

Oh my! Carlos Acosta's Nutcracker in Havana at the Grand Theatre Wolverhampton is wonderful. The sets, lighting, music and above all the dancing - a real treat.

From the fab Chila Kumari Singh Burman:Spectacular Diversions exhibition at Compton Verney Art Gallery.

I've seen the news released by Birmingham City Council and the trade unions about settling the equal pay claims. Still no figure for the cost.

My debut on Blue-sky. Hope to renew many acquaintances here.