Presenting a cross between a spiral and a slinky. Dedicated to all those of you out there who have ever played with what is basically a really cool spring (I have a plastic rainbow coloured one in my drawer for emergencies).

Today’s Gratitude Item: Being loaned a whole lot of gear for camp. Camp is in about 9 days time and it should be fun – its a brilliant time to get to know one’s tutor class and see the kids doing totally different activities. For most, its a highlight of the year.