Haymaking.

Derek writes: Firstly, thank you to those who attended the Churchyard working party on Monday, a lot was achieved plus a good chat along the way. Our next session is Monday 4th October @ 2.0 p.m. This week our local farmer has been hay making in the large field below Courtlands. I find it very evocative. … [Read more…]

Churchyard Working party resumes.

Derek writes: The Churchyard working party restarts this coming Monday 6th September from 2.0 – 4.0 p.m. Jobs include weeding, raking, pruning, sweeping, tidying, brushing, cleaning etc. If you would like to get involved please just come along. likewise if you would like to know more please contact Derek Shurvell  derekshurvell@gmail.com 01342 810780. Together we can … [Read more…]

Flower Show

  Derek writes: This Saturday, 28th August, sees the return of the annual British Legion, flower, Fruit & vegetable show. It is to be held at the Sharpthorne Club from 2.15 p.m. ( next to Costcutter ). Do come along and have a look around to get an idea of what a village  show is … [Read more…]

ARK

    Derek writes: You may have heard of ARK, Acts of Random Kindness. It is an initiative to encourage us all to think & act in kind ways to those we meet or intentionally go out of our way to be nice. Flowers to a neighbour or total stranger, allowing motorists to go first, … [Read more…]

On the beach.

Derek writes: “ Beach Holidays “ We have been away to The Gower in South wales for a beach Holiday. Thankfully we were blessed with good weather and enjoyed just that, 4 full days on the beach. The simple pleasures of digging in the sand, exploring rock pools, playing games, swimming in the sea, chatting … [Read more…]