When it rains like it rained today then there are some precautions you must take. Keep the window closed, otherwise passing cars will splash you in the Punchbowl.

Work continues on reroofing the Almshouses. Tiles are stacked, at the ready, above Brick Alley Almshouse.

The cupola of Long Alley Almshouse is boxed with scaffolding.

The flower display near the entrance to the Abbey Park looks quite striking this year – the ornamental gardens round the outside have a very striking purple and red display.

But come back later and some gardening magic has happened – unless my camera is deceiving me – for the purple has turned to blue.

Work is well underway getting Pulpit House ready to become an Ask Italian Restaurant, and they have a red sign saying they are recruiting.

In what was Modern Music / Dawsons there is also evidence of work in progress. They are looking for sales assistants. Laidlaw Supplies appear to be a discount shop selling hardware and household good etc…

The old chancellors sign is painted over and rumours are that a well known Coffee House will be opening there on the Market Place. But as yet no recruitment signs…