Monday August 12th.

Jim woke about 5 o'clock & when I told him it was not time to get up he rolled over & slept on till 8-30. He enjoyed his breakfast of Rice Crispies & he also had some fruit. I washed up, shaved & washed & washed Jim & it was 11 o'clock before we managed to get off to Wellingborough where we called at A W Gents to try to get some paint for Jim's boat that Rex had given him & also enquired Auntie Nell's address. We called at Dexter's For Fluxite & Solder (1/6) & then made for Auntie Nell's where we received the usual welcome. After dinner I soldered the lid on her silver teapot to her delight, & left soon after. We then called at Fishers & saw Mr who said Mrs was out & Jon was at Crooke's the Chemist. Mr was working at Rootes at Ryton & living at Coventry. He gave Jim an apple & we then called at Maltby's. Mr & Mrs were both at home so we talked for a little while & then Jim and I set course for Wicksteed Park. After sailing his boat we had a small rowing boat on the lake. Jim then wanted to go in a boat with paddles but it was getting late. (6d Park, 6d boat) We then had an ice cream (1d) and I bought some chocolate (4d). I wanted some tea but Jim was not keen so I had 3d cakes of which Jim eventually had one & I had a cup of tea. We went onto the playground but Jim was too timid for much, but was sorry to leave. I could not get a postcard so went into Wellingborough for one 2d & then got some stamps 4d & posted it. While getting the card I caught sight of Joc Day & so was able to chat for a few minutes. Called at Crooks to see Jim Fisher & bought films (2/6). It was rather late when we got back to shop at Hardwick but I managed to get a pint of milk 4d. I asked Jim if he was ready for bed but he said he wanted some more tea & he chose a tin of pears. I gave him half & started on the other half myself but he told me to leave some more for him. He cleaned it up too! I left him then to get some water & when I got back he was asleep. I turned in soon after & we both slept well.

A modern picture of Wicksteed Park which was opened in 1913 and was the first leisure park in the country.

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