Well folks - things go in cycles. Richard has now left regular employment and gone out on his own. He has decided that being a Head of Music is becoming less and less about proper teaching, and more and more about admin and targets. He believes that it really is time to get on and spend more time on the music, and hopefully there's enough work out there to pay the bills...

Check out www.richardswan.co.uk for Richard's own site.

Caro spends a lot of time working for Well Women Workshops, which she enjoys and finds challenging - however, she is also achieving some recognition as a photographer. Her ambition is to have a picture chosen by IKEA for one of their posters, which would mean that she could keep Richard in the style in which he would like to become accustomed. Check out the Swan Around website for some of Caro's work...

Ben is now 8 years old and is an absolutely amazing drummer. He plays regularly with Dad in church and loves Rock - favourite bands - Led Zep, Queen, Dire Straits, Busted... He also plays a bit of bass, guitar and keyboard, and is quite handy at Music Technology. He is a Yellow Belt at Karate too, so don't get on the wrong side of him.

Matthew is 6, gentle, creative and artistic. He is excellent at making funny faces, and a real laugh to have around. He enjoys drawing, playing computer games, playing the piano (and the drums too!). He has recently joined the Beavers and loves it!