I have no clue how this happened, but quite unbelievably I turn 50 this year. I'm not afraid, what's the point in that. I'll embrace it, because what else can I do? Memento Mori, and all that Stoic stuff. (Try it, you might like it). 

So lets turn the tick of the clock into money for the fab folks at Freshfields who look after the animals, and always have - in many ways. Major respect to them. So please donate the pint, or bottle of fizz, or whatever you may have chosen for me, to this fundraiser. Thanks so much, you are fab x

Here's their blurb - Freshfields Animal Rescue has been transforming the lives of abused, abandoned and vulnerable animals across Merseyside and North Wales for over 40 years. This has been made possible by people just like you. Together, we rescue, fix up, rehome or release over 2,000 dogs, cats, horses, small animals, birds, farmed animals and local wildlife - including wild birds and hedgehogs each year. We never put a healthy animal down and will help every type of animal. Our Vision:A world where all people protect animals and value nature.