Chair’s Report

Thank you to all residents who attended the recent consultation meeting in the village hall and to those who sent submissions but were unable to be present. We had a tremendous turnout of around 40 people.

It was incredibly encouraging for the Amenities Committee to see such strong support and to receive many constructive comments and offers of help with the future activities of the village hall. Please see the next section of this newsletter for a summary report of the meeting.

Many thanks also to Anne McManus, Sophie Day, Erica Jago, and Janette Birch, who made cakes and served teas and coffees during the afternoon. The cakes were lovely—although not too good for my waistline!

Please see the feature article later in this newsletter.

I am very pleased to announce that Janette Birch is organising a Barn Dance to be held in the hall on Saturday, 23rd March. Please see the feature on page 8 of this newsletter.

Our annual village litter pick is being planned for a Sunday in April and is once again being organised by Michelle Gudgeon. Please see the details on page 9.

Anne McManus is organising a new fundraising event for the spring. Look out for more details of the Spring Fayre coming shortly.

There will be other events planned for the forthcoming year, and these will be advertised via the village website, newsletter, notice board at the village hall, and on social media.

If you would like to be notified of future events and other useful community news and are not on the village email list, please email David Cowan with your contact details at Davycowan10@gmail.com. It is the most effective way to receive updates and community information.