and it's small with two overheated computers in it so it's been miserable working here recently. We've got a couple of fans and we let in whatever breezes we can, and keep all southfacing windows covered with curtains or blinds. We also try to whip up a through draught during the night so it doesn't start the day hot.

watch out for the deadly computers though... if you can turn them off, do so! Worse than a tumble drier!

aircon is unheard of in private property in England, so whilst some might think we'd be immune to the heat we're much more used to switching on aircon to cope.

Kerri.