As ever I received a great northern welcome from everyone at Manchester BIMM. The winter cold and rain didn’t dampen spirits; I was glad of my duffle coat. This term has been a crazy one for tutors with a new building opening, emergency timetables, everyone getting used to new systems; folk are tired and stressed yet still delivering good sessions! I stayed at The Palace but had a cold room on the 4th floor and miles of corridors to navigate so not ideal. However I shall be returning in the new year. © sue orton