Another day of two journeys to Peterborough today. This afternoon I joined Sandra at a funeral she was taking at Peterborough crematorium. It was for the husband of the Lady we went round to visit last week. I got a priests eye view of the crem, including the 'ovens', which were working at full tilt. It was a busy day at the crem.Not much in the way of family and friends for the late dear departed unfortunately. First three rows of the chapel only, which can't have amounted to many more than 20 or so people. Sandra led the service, carefully stepping past the various family obstacles that the family had left in her way. One of the top tips she gave me was to start the reminiscing bit of the service by saying 'when I met with 'deceased’s' wife, she told me', which then makes it clear that you aren't making judgements yourself, and any incorrect info, or bits missed out are not your fault.Just 30 mins later the whole thing was over. Mrs 'deceased' had chosen to have the curtain round the coffin left open, which meant leaving it sitting there behind them as they walked out. Several tearful members of the family touched the coffin, crying, not wanting to leave. Sandra had recommended that the curtain close, but the wife had decided otherwise. I think Sandra’s suggestion was the one that I’ll be making, and trying to insist that the family’s I have to deal with, choose.

Second time up at Peterborough to help take a group of tweens and teens over to Ely for Rave in the Knave. A good hour’s drive to the Cathedral we arrived about 8:30 ish. Security on the front door was provided by the hugely (physically) impressive Christian Motorcyclists Association. Inside the Cathedral was a whole load of stuff guaranteed to appeal to even the most under qualified teenager. Video games, inflatable sumo, remote-controlled cars, a bookshop, a café, a barbeque, and several bands on a large sound stage. Kids seemed to enjoy themselves, as did I. It was a great use of the building, and it was fantastic to see these young people enjoying themselves being Christians. Somehow we need to get these young people happy in their subculture, but comfortable enough to move outside of it to be witnesses to the gospel. Only that then.

Today’s mileage: 210 miles