Believe it or not last Friday was New Year’s Day in one part of the UK and what’s more they celebrated Christmas Day later as well – on the 6th of January to be precise.

This is because the inhabitants of the island of Foula still use the Gregorian calendar which was first introduced by Pope Gregory XIII in October 1582.

Foula, which has a population of just 30, is situated 15 miles west of Shetland  – 100 miles north of the Scottish mainland.

Meanwhile back home, here in Essex, Julian Whybra provided news about the first kings installed in our county.

Listen again to what Julian told me by clicking on the link below: –

With Bob away I’ll see you again tomorrow,
Scott