Well, that was a fantastic end to the football league season, wasn’t it? Now, I know that there are those of you already rolling your eyes. Not everyone hangs on the football results every week, but more do than don’t, so please indulge us for a couple of minutes. Wimbledon got promoted, Charlton got promoted, Tottenham won the Europa League, Arsenal won the Women’s Champion League, Chelsea are to play in Conference League final this week and, of course, my own beloved Crystal Palace won the FA Cup! I have been following Crystal Palace since 1969, and, as has been well publicised, this is our first major trophy. Of course we are going to milk it, and if we can keep the big clubs away from our amazing squad, maybe next season will bring more fun. Well done London clubs. Still the greatest City in the world.

There is a notion that if you own or work in a sweet shop, the appeal of eating sweets soon wears off. Likewise, it is often the case that the last thing the publican wants as he or she rings the bell for last orders (do they still do that?) is a crafty pint. This all came to mind one evening last week as I sat down to a very delicious, medium-rare, Rib Eye Steak. I never tire of a well cooked steak. To be honest, I never tire of meat. Of course, like most people, I keep one eye on my health. I don’t eat meat every day, but when I do, I have the finest meat at my fingertips. Rather than eating under sufferance, I count my blessings every time for the ‘perk of my job’. At the end of a long day, on my way home, I am quite likely to enjoy the publican’s pint, and pick up a little chocolate from the sweetshop, before settling down to a steak from the grill, with chips and coleslaw, and usually a large glass of wine. A treat every time.