Brilliant training session this morning from R, one of the junior staff from the loans desk.

She was telling us about the pre-history and archaeology of our neck of the woods. And she was very good. Her structure was good, her manner was engaging, her enthusiasm was obvious, her knowledge was lightly held but deep, and her content was fascinating.

She's a natural and should do more. I think she's already been asked to do a repeat session and lead a field trip.

While we wait for the latter however several of us hung out like groupies at a nearby TV archaeology program 'dig' that just happens to be going on for 3 days. Went down at lunchtime to find they were at lunch, went back after work to see lots of tv personalities and assorted activity.