What a lovely haul of goodies! Those cards are so cute! I will say I'm a bit disappointed by the idea of WGW experiencing con-ification. I really want to go someday but what if it's been completely de-gothed by the time I get a chance?
You had never seen a bat in real life before? Are bats not that common in England? I'm just really surprised I live in Melbourne, Australia and you see them all the time! I never realised i was lucky!