Less is more...

The Welsh government are to introduce a scheme whereby minor ailments can be treated at pharmacies for free. I think this is an excellent idea. It'll make life easier for patients and doctors alike by freeing up time for both parties. You can read this BBC report for further details.

This, along with the organ donation presumed consent legislation and the recent carrier bag charge, places Wales way ahead of England in terms of small, neat and innovative policies that make a real difference. And what was it that Cameron was saying when he last visited, that Wales should follow England's lead? The arrogance of the man...?

For some reason it reminds me of the wonderful Jan Morris book, A Machynlleth Triad - a fascinating read based on the role played by the small Welsh town, Machynlleth - in the middle ages, the 1990s and at some point in the not too distant future. 

Today's run at 17:54
Distance	4.02 km	Time	21:13
Pace	5:17 min/km	Cadence	81 spm
Comments: Cold and still.