Please accept my apologies but the first third of the year has passed in a flash, culminating in the sad death of my mother-in-law, Irene O'Brien whom many of our older guests and friends may remember from when she lived at the Hotel for a few years.
The last decade or so, saw her bear great pain but always with a laugh, a smile on her face and a sharp quip to follow, so we'll miss her for certain but also feel a sense of relief at her release from this World. She was incredibly brave.
So, it's been a bit of a traumatic year for Irene & her family, with the loss of her brother in January as well but we're still here all set for a busy season at the Welbeck.
Well, I say that we're still here and indeed, Terence (youngest son) is back from his travels in Australia but Lucy (youngest daughter) has left to join Barclays Bank. As most of you will know, she wanted to start working here from about the age of three, so it is very odd not to have her around.
Hopefully, over the next couple of weeks, I will redeem myself and produce another few missives and find the time to do something to write about!!!
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