I had a glorious time with all of you (hounds included) at Sundey Hill Farm and Scrutopia. I enjoyed the discussions very much. It’s a pity I’ve missed Scrutopia so far. It was especially good to get a feel for the RAU and it’s surroundings. You have built up something of real value, and I feel it to be an honour to be involved.

Thankyou, Sophie (and Lucy and André) for organising such an amazing summer school with a perfect balance of intellectual activity, natural as well as man-made beauty, music and plenty of conviviality – with a liberal flow of wine! I enjoyed every minute in the company of the Scruptopians who had wished to share their love of Roger’s work from very different positions in the world and their personal lives. Going through my notes, I realise how much thought and effort you must have invested in the programme. What a treat you prepared for us, making these eminent people come to Cirencester to deepen our insight in Roger’s universe!

Just wanted to formally thank you for the tremendous 8 days in the Cotswolds, England. It was an intensely intellectual as well as personal experience. I got to meet very interesting people from all over the world. And also saw the beauty of English countryside (which I had honestly never quite seen before). And of course, the great conversations every evening - which really were the heart of the event.