Vicky and the black cat now appear at around the same time each evening which tends to be about 15 minutes after dark. It's quite funny to open the back door and find them waiting patiently. The cat is sitting there while Vicky is always standing, eyeing the cat warily.
Vicky seems to get a little bolder at each visit. While the nights are still warm I sit outside and wait for her to appear. I usually notice her look around the corner of the house and watch me for a few seconds when she will come right to my feet. I have been holding her treat out for her rather than dropping it at her feet and she is happy to take it from my hand. I think I will try holding it above her head to see if she will reach up for it.
As from today, 16 July, Vicky now comes to our back door to wait for her food. When I gently open the door she will retreat a little way from the door then as I back away into the kitchen she will begin to follow me in.
Her favourite food seems to be a crusty loaf cut in half and lightly soaked in gravy.