Geoff writes: it was flyable for hang gliders all day at the Mynd, but this week, I wasn’t that motivated to go and do some ridge soaring. Instead, I did what was planned for Tuesday – went to Wroxeter Roman city. This was the fourth largest city in Roman Britain, and is, I think, the only one which has no modern city built over it, being entirely in green fields. The interpretation and museum were pretty good, but what surprised me is how small an area has been excavated – just some of the basilica, the baths, and a market area. This is primarily a money issue, with most archaeology being rescue archaeology – done in advance of building work which would destroy the remains for ever. Given that the Wroxeter remains are under fields, not going to be built on, there is no rush to excavate; also, recent geophysical surveys have given a good idea of the extent and layout of the city.

Nevertheless, it is a shame more has not been excavated, and it’s a least possible that excavating more would attract more visitors, and at least partly pay for the work, as well as providing a better educational experience for visitors.

Still, even so, well worth a visit.

After that, I went to Bowsports to buy a new bow. I’ve been meaning to do this for a while – something a bit more powerful than the bow I’m currently using, which I’m not that happy with. Cheaper to buy from them online than in person, but at least this way I could try it out there and then. So I came away with a nice new bow.

Driving back over the Mynd, some hang gliders were flying, but, as I said, I wasn’t that motivated.

In the evening, went to see Nikki Rous with Wayne and Andrew. She is a brilliant singer and writer, who we have seen before. Tonight, she was playing, free, at the Lowfield Inn. They have free music every Friday, but I don’t think they advertise it at all well, and the couple of times we have been, the audiences have been very small. Still, it was a great night. If you ever get the chance, go and see her!

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