Susan is a retired teacher of mathematics, but she still does private teaching, and marks examinations in June each year. She also makes quilts and attends the national show event at the end of July each year. Richard is a retired government director general, who can't let go of engaging in land use and rural development policy through board memberships and consultancy. He is also a town councillor. We have three sons who have flown from the parental nest; and we have gained a grandson and two granddaughters in the last few years.

Although we can consider home exchange offers with our main house, we prefer to offer the converted barn accommodation (a holiday cottage we used to let but now keep it open for interesting home exchange opportunities). Guests have the benefit of a large garden and easy walking access to the centre of historic Winchcombe in the Cotswolds hills.