Visited my old primary school in Highgate on Friday to ‘open’ two new sports playgrounds. All the children came into the hall and then the dignitaries (Lianne Sanderson / Arsenal Ladies and England footballer), Anthony the amazing Deputy Head, Jill (the Head), Justine (parent governor) and a gentleman who had been Anthony’s right-hand man throughout the project (sorry, didn’t catch his name) all said a few words to the children.

There was a team of kids in red sports wear who were deputised to be in charge of each of us guests – and they did a splendid job. Lianne cut the tape – and then we went out into the snowy – but clearly fantastic – new sports playgrounds.

I asked the children who wanted to be an Olympian – and they all virtually put their hands up. I then asked who wanted to be Prime Minister – and much to my surprise – about half the hall put their hands up again. Amazing! Sadly – that enthusiasm may not last into adulthood!