On the 11th September, Miranda and Derek Harris became grandparents.

Their daughter, Johanna, gave birth to their first grandchild, a beautiful girl called Amélie.

Naturally, she and husband, John, are delighted with the new arrival.

I know that everyone in the Branch will want me to congratulate our Webmaster, and send the family our best wishes.

I understand that Cocoa is particularly excited by the ‘new puppy’. I wonder when this little one will come on her first Branch walk.

(Note: As you can see, Derek had removed his lush, white beard to greet the new arrival; but is now growing it again . . . . just in time for the busy Christmas season.)