I am off to my old stomping ground to attend the 80th birthday party of my aunt and godmother, which is the day before my 58th.

My family certainly seem to be, on average, a long lived bunch.

So I will be in South Yorkshire over Easter.

I was actually born in York, just by the minster, there was a little maternity home - I must go and see if it is still there. Most of my mother's family are still around York, so I will be calling in on them.

I haven't been back for ages - some cousins I haven't seen for 40 years - I do have lots on that side of the family tree.

So its off in the morning and not back until the 17th.

Anne the Pleater