1916 took train to Slough to see Joan 21.. Went to Leamington. Found Auntie Dar (Mrs. Thompson) aged but well. Returned to town & picked up George Joan Buckeley & took them to dinner at Scotts & to Empire afterwards Slept at officers Pavilion 52 [ hosvenonlders] where beg [wakiey ]was helping when the place- a delightful place. 22 Dec- Went to Ipswich & biked out to the Homestead in time for lunch with the Barnandistorm- Back to town & to tea with at 28 Tedworth Sq with Meg & then to dinner Will at 28 Cadoganlders. Slept at Pavilion- ( Mrs Bayley looking after Will Gull's house) 23 Dec. At Breakfast met Geo Ridley at West Yorks 2wLt. He was at cancelled he an our right flank & was wounded. Train to Hethersett & are at Carleton for tea. Found I was &buck also Jack& Bell & Walts. & Len's two Children Rachie & Jack.Delightful welcome. 24 Dec. Sund. To Church Lovely day