The wake is at a new pub which had only been open three weeks, they invited the residents to a special pre-opening night and in two sessions 500 people went, all had a free drink and nibbles! So when I phoned to ask them if they could do a wake, they offered the private dining room upstairs which seats 20-25 but can take far more standing. First of all I asked for 25 and then had a panic attack when neighbour said there would be far more people than that. I phoned them again and they agreed to 30, I can't remember if I said 35 as well. Yesterday when we had a sandwich lunch there the under manager was a little doubtful, I will phone tomorrow for confirmation. The funeral is Thursday at 12 noon which is probably not a good time for The Plough and Harrow. I thought it rather nice to keep the funeral local to the village.