Thank you all. I had a wonderful farewell surrounded by friends and colleagues of many years standing. A difficult time as there is precious little to celebrate at present – but a great time for the support and concern we all have for each other and a belief in what we do to shine through.

A special thank you to those who were not working on the day but made a special effort to come and say goodbye – much appreciated.

Goodbye, thanks and best wishes to those I did not get to speak to personally – I appreciated your being there.

And to all, thank you so much for the wonderful gift and the messages on the card (which I have yet to read); my first taste of leisure/pleasure reading. I will enjoy using the camera on our imminent trip; the first of many travels we hope. It takes a panoramic photo which is new to me, so hope I can do it justice and use all the features. Isn’t it amazing what such a slimline camera can do now?

I have retired from the University of Canterbury but, as I said to my Team, there is no retirement date on my concern and interest and I am always available to listen, talk or contribute in any way that I can. A contract on consultants rates could be attractive, in between trips.

Thank you all very much.

Janice Farrelly (now to be known as Corner).

If you were not able to attend Janice’s farewell, I have linked to a copy of her speech for you to read.