I shared a happy association with Alex & Emyr for a number of years. Initially, I think Emyr was taken aback when I told him that I planned and conducted knitting tours, however he quickly showed enthusiasm in supporting our interests. Those in the group when Ffion was a special guest, won’t forget how privileged they felt to meet her and to see her designs for Liberty. Although I’d been reserving our group accommodation for years, Emyr was the master in arranging sympathetic rates for us—much better than I could negotiate. He and Alex also appreciated the type of accommodation which the groups would enjoy, and they were never wrong. Their assignment of Richard Noble, of Red Lion Inn in Penderyn, as our driver, made my job much easier. Of all the tours I had over 20 years in many countries, he was the best driver. I’ll miss not working with Emyr again. Joyce Trips for Knitters and Friends