Sorry for the radio silence, but I've been busy spending all your donations on trains - lots of trains. Hornby, Brio, Tomy and Ertl. So now the Engine Shed in Streatham is ready to go. We're opening on Saturday 8 September from 2 to 4pm, and we'll be open on the second Saturday of every month through the year. You can follow the project on its facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/Engine-Shed-South-London-651019911911889 Thanks again for your support, and here's to many hours of enjoyment for children on the autistic spectrum.

Day 8 of 8 ... which means I've completed my trek to Nottingham. Our plans for a grand family finale had to be altered when my wife Frances hurt her ankle yesterday, but I had my two boys for company today on the final soggy 10 miles into Nottingham. The final destination wasn't the prettiest canal location I've visited, but did mean I'd completed my London to Nottingham walk. At least 150 miles walked, 15 locks worked, 3 tunnels avoided, and too many blister plasters to mention.

Well, Day 6 didn't go entirely to plan. My feet were complaining after just an hour. Along came my guardian angel at the next lock - Kev from Barnsley (with an accent to match) and the good ship Annie Louise. He offered me a lift in return for working the 15 locks into Leicester. It would have been rude to refuse, and my blisters approved. So not much actual walking today, but the canal locks gave my arms, back and legs a good workout. My feet also got a well-earned rest. We'll see what they're like in the morning.