I was in the President Hotel in Cape Town a few years ago. I got in the lift, and the other occupant said to me "Which floor do you want?" Without even turning round to look at him I said "Third please, Patrick." I then did look at him, and said "Ooh, sorry." He smiled. It was his voice, that I hadn't heard for years, that was absolutely distinctive. Yes, it was Patrick Allen.
Funny how rumours about Cargolux are dismissed, but alleged sightings of Barratts presage the end of the northern grass.
The local plan does not include housing in that area. The Westwood housing development, with building spread over many years, is causing the council enough headaches.
Sorry boys: Manston is powering ahead as an airport.