Back to Uni

Off to the University of Brighton this afternoon. I met Robin and bumped into Jeremy at Lewes station. Robin had a knackered heel so we bussed to Kemptown and the Brighton University City campus. Lou Tondeur had roped us in to form a panel for her creative writing course third years, to be quizzed about publishing and podcasting the writing life by some bright as a button students. Felt like a bit of a coelacanth, but fairly relaxed despite this. Was curious to hear what the students had to say for themselves. One girl, who was already making progress as a spoken word artist, had brought her dad, who seemed quite interested and engaged. 

Lou got us going by asking the panel about what we were reading... My mind often goes blank at this point -- partly this is due to the fact I tend to have several books on the go at the same time.

After, Robin and I went to the pub with the Lou and her students and colleagues, before heading back to the station, pausing en route at the Fountain Head for another drink, and a good chat about the podcast and what we need to do to build on good. 

Arrived at Brighton station just after a train went, so we repaired to the Batty for a cheeky half before heading home. Robin came to Seaford and got a bus from there. 

Home to Lorraine, who had cooked, and watched TV with Pat and Maureen.