Work all day. FR rang in aft. Mrs ill so tomorrow is off – to go Monday. R went to film at UEA at night. 1T 1S. Bought red skirt from M&S.
Notes
Mum Worked for Mr Ashken and Mr Stephens
During this period, mum worked as part-time medical secretary for the private practice of two surgeons, Mr Ashken and Mr Stephens, see Chapter 121. This practice was based at 41 Newmarket Road. She worked all day on Tuesdays and Wednesdays and half day on Fridays. On this occasion, as it was Wednesday, she worked all day.
Rev Dowson
FR refers to Rev F R Dowson. Frederick Rodham Dowson entered the Methodist ministry in 1936. He was born in Haxby, York on 5 August 1912 and he died in Selsey on 4 September 2011, aged 99. I believe he was superintendent Minister for the Park Lane circuit from 1968 to 1974. He and mum were close and they spoke and corresponded frequently, see Chapter 114. On this occasion, he rang in the afternoon (aft). He and mum had been planning to meet in London but his wife was unwell, see Chapter 116, so they had to reschedule for Monday 2 February.
Film at the UEA
R refers to me (Roger). Mum noted that I went to see a film at the UEA. While I do not know what this particular film was, I do recall going to the UEA to see films, particularly German films, around that time, see Chapter 120.
Antidepressants
Mum had had severe struggles with her mental health, suffering with depression and anxiety, see Chapter 116. She was on antidepressants. On this occasion, she took one tablet of amitryptilline (Tryptizol, T).
Senokot
Mum noted taking one Senokot (S) presumably for constipation. Senokot is a senna-containing medicine for the treatment of constipation.
Red Skirt
Mum noted buying a red skirt from Marks and Spencer (M&S), see Chapter 125.