The Heat of The Moment

Hello,

Here in the British Isles we are currently experiencing a mini heatwave, generally this means that it hasn't rained in the last 10 minutes and the temperature has reached the sweltering heights of 14ºC. This heatwave has already lasted nearly 48 hours and reached 24ºC, as a result we expect a water shortage to be announced at any minute. Hopefully it won't get so bad that an ice cream shortage is announced.

Within Great Britain ice cream was a rare and expensive commodity until large quantities were imported during the Victorian era, and it wasn't until 1851 that the first ice cream stall opened outside Charing Cross Station. From there a scoop of ice cream in a shell could be purchased for one penny. So the availability of ice cream within this country is another thing we have to thank the Victorians for.

"That's all very well" I hear you say, "but what has this to do with the fabulous Crimson Clocks?". Allow me to explain, we are currently seated beneath a large parasol within the grounds of Crimson Clocks Tower, eating ice cream rather than writing music and perfecting our craft. Fear not though, as soon as the weather returns to normal we will regain our usual industrious mindset (that will be in about 10 minutes time then), and we are already prepared and eager for our next appearance which will be at the Front Line book launch. In addition, on the same day there will be another chance to sit in the sun at the Punknic in the Park, miss it if you dare. If you haven't got your ticket for the book launch yet then you should act now, this is no time for sitting about in the sun dilly dallying and eating ice cream, swift action is required. Besides if you sit there too long you could suffer from sunstroke and overindulge in Pimm's, and we really would be delighted to see you at the book launch. Having said that, if you arrive bright red with sunburn and looking like a lobster we may pretend not to notice you while surreptitiously staring at you from across the room. Hopefully that won't be the case though.

Thanks for reading, and until next time farewell.