6 March 2022 - Jubilee Party Planning Meeting; Bulb planting
Hello everyone,
A reminder that the next Jubilee Party Planning Meeting will take place at 10am on Thursday 10 March at Hilary’s house. Given the amount of effort already expended on this topic there are clearly a lot of willing, able and dedicated villagers involved, so this meeting is for you. But I am sure they would welcome assistance. so if you would like to help then go along on Thursday. To plagiarise the words of President Kennedy “Ask not what your village can do for you, ask what you can do for your village”.
Last Monday morning, 28 February I donned my full Himalayan mountain walking gear and strode out to witness at first hand the snowdrop bulb planting in the village. The first planting team encountered were hard at work on the bank opposite the telephone box as you can see (the accidental thumb is mine). Further up the road towards the Springhead there were snowdrops in the verges where none had been before, until I came across Dave and Penny also hard at work. At the Top of the Pond below the bridge there was much activity, and even a professional at work, for I sighted a kneeling mat in use. So far the ladies had been more in evidence, but I was told that some gentlemen had headed towards the Millenium Walk, which proved accurate. No pictorial evidence as they were not as photogenic as the ladies but Jon told me that the 1000 bulbs ordered had all been planted and more would be obtained. There were also plans in the near future to relocate daffodils from gardens and replant them in suitable spots. The morning’s activities were another example of villagers selflessly turning out to help enhance the village surroundings for everyone. Well done.
Stay safe and smiling
Chris