You wouldn’t think it if you met him, but Willow is our most adventurous cat. He seems rather solid and staid compared to the rascally young Milka and Percy, but he has a daring side. Once he sneaked out and enjoyed a whole night of freedom before we found him. We don’t live in the countryside, so our cats are confined to the house and yard so they don’t get run over or stolen.

Anyway, I’m wittering. A few weeks ago Willow found something to jump off onto the fence and made another escape bid. We caught up with him pronto this time and moved his jumping block. Poor chap must be so frustrated.

Do you like our olive trees? North East England is the perfect environment for them …