There is a strong possibility that Mrs Ape will not be able to ride pillion or drive due to having had ankle surgery and more than likely will have either a plaster cast still on or at the minimum will be in a Beckham boot. Anyone that is travelling up in a 4 wheel type of vehicle and has a spare seat and will or could go via Newbury, I would be very grateful if the could also take her.
If it helps, she is clean and will keep her feet off the seats. (Oh and she doesn't smoke).
