- I'm a retired paediatrician, now a volunteer with Elsecar Heritage Railway in South Yorkshire.
- I got involved in a local crowdfunded dig, and this seemed a logical progression.
- I've had an absolutely fascinating week on Lindisfarne. From learning the basics of trowelling to the magic of finding an Anglosaxon sceat, plus the great company, and of course the beauty of Lindisfarne itself it's been a lovely way of spending my holiday