I’m just a small-town girl, which is not, in fact, any sort of ode to the Journey song. It is, however, necessary for you to understand before I share with you my love for one of the stalwarts of the British high street. When I was around 13, my parents gave me the greatest gift of all: freedom. Off I went, birthday money in (cargo) pocket, to catch the Delaine bus – this is a very specific reference to my hometown, but one I hope the population of Bourne will appreciate – on my own for the very first time. It was just me, my friend and our hopes and dreams. And we took them to town, quite literally. We took them through town, to be precise, and all the…
