Chingley and Tomkins Vale will meet in the Grand Final of the Inter-Village Debating Society this Thursday evening at Chingley Village Hall. The proposition that " Penguins are over-rated " will prove a stern test for each of these fantastic teams.
The Bunwell If it aint country it aint music line dancing club has had to cancel next Tuesdays meeting due to Clint Doyle's daughter winning Mylie Cyruss tickets at the O2 Arena .
The Judas Priest LP found under bushes in Mrs Rowbotham's garden at Prince's Grove, Langney, has been donated to St. Daniel's bric-a-brac corner and is available for 20p. Mr David Templeton-Cove has resigned as treasurer of the Trimley St. Martin Bowls Club. Mr Templeton-Cove, who had held the post for fourteen years, admits he is unable to devote as much time and energy to the role because, 'I've never even enjoyed bowls, let alone collecting subs and the other mundane tasks connected to the position.' The dead squirrel found outside Hutton's Truggery, Gove Minster, has been laid to rest under the boughs of the giant oak on Phipps' Common.
Meanwile following a commitee meeting at St Judes village hall the parish council has given approval for dual language road signage which they insist is the least they could do by way of thanks to the ever increasing Eastern European community. Since the massive influx of migrant workers from the EU the local economy has been given a massive boost. please log in to view this image
Plans to house recently discovered Industrial revolution artefacts at the abandoned Little Chef at Alcester Retail park have been met with fierce opposition from local residents. Ceecil Chessington-Versase, who represents concerned locals has explained that such moves would render any possibility of renovating the former restaurant to its former glory all but dead and buried, "the Little Chef was a jewel in the community and we are raising fund to acquire the facility from the Retail Park owners." The 'who is knocking over the wheely bins' mystery has finally been solved after local bird-watcher, Dick Twitcher, stumbled across a team of foxes working together to forage for discarded foods. Community leaders have again urged that residents keep their excess food in the food recycling bin and keep said bin indoors until collections days, Wednesday afternoon.
The residents of Little Chudleigh will this evening be asked to vote on a proposal from Molly Ringwood that Edna and Bertie Partridge remove the illuminated angel that they have erected in their back garden. Molly has claimed that the light reflected from it is having an unsettling affect on the great crested newts in her pond.
A great turnout at the Deaf Village Ireland on the 31th November for the Deaf Village Ireland and Dublin Deaf Association Christmas Market. On behalf of Dublin Deaf Association & Deaf Village Ireland, we want to say a “Big Thank You” to everyone for get involved especially for the market sellers, the volunteers etc.
Hopefully common-sense will prevail on this one, Dan, and the newts will be able to resume their peaceful hibernation. Keep us posted, please.
I sure will Ponders. You might also like to be aware of the fall out emerging from last year’s Christmas Bazaar at the English Martyrs Lower School in Bassenthwaite on the Wold. Three parents have complained that visitors told their children that Father Christmas was actually Reginald Cumberbatch husband of Madeline Cumberbatch the singing mistress. This year all visitors are urged not to approach Santa and say “my word Sidney – you’re looking amazing following the triple by-pass”.
The recent storm which uprooted several valued elms in the castle grounds thankfully caused no structural damage to any of the village houses, apart from a large number of slates and roof timbers from Tinkerton cottage, which we believe is currently occupied by people from outside our community. Sir Percival still hasn't fully recovered from the shock he received when a member of that family had the effrontery to greet him one morning some years ago without having been properly introduced. A committee has been established, care of Norbert Flashman, to assist Sir Percival in clearing debris from the castle grounds and restoring the avenue.
A caller in West Greeley reported that there was a very large black bird in the back garden with a wing span of around two feet. The caller said the bird was not being aggressive, but was scary because of its size. Officers found the 'bird' was actually a barbecue cover.
The Meadows family will be the first recipients of the Lower Chorlton Hardy travelling Christmas crib when the Reverend Martin Hurst takes it from St Alphages Church to 23 Cherry Blossom Drive this evening
William Bovis of Herald Mews, Jevington, intends to travel during the summer of 2015. Mr Bovis has picked up various catalogues from a travel agency in Seaford and appears to be plumping for the Greek Islands. Last year, Mr Bovis travelled to Egypt with Albert Muir and Dennis Woodward, but a gastric infection cut the holiday short by six days. We wish him all the best.
Calling All Twitchers ! The much-beloved Red Breasted Flycatcher has once again made an appearance. A fine pair of our favourite feathered friends appear to be nesting in the apple tree next to the old Rectory.
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Dolly Pargiter who passed awayat the age of 93 in her sleep on Saturday 6 December at 23 Foxtail Mews Brize Pendleton. Dolly won the village Christmas Pudding Competition 39 times only ever being beaten by her sister Tabitha. Since the competition began in 1920 it has only been won by a Pargiter. As a mark of respect the organisers are postponing this year's event and holding it at 3 PM rather than the traditional time of 230 PM
It has been announce the St Augustines Church Bell Ringers annual christmas meal at the Three Bells Public House has been postponed due to chief ringer Sydney Roper's recent illness. Mrs Pullin, speaking on behalf of the Bell Ringers, stated " The friction burns Mr Roper sustained following a particularly heavy pulling session last Saturday have taken their toll". She added "his sore knees make walking very difficult but we hope to have him back pulling away in the bellfry in time for midnight mass on christmas eve".
Complaints of a vile stench have been reported by Mr Rufus who runs the local slaughter house in New Buckenham . The workers in his plant have had to start wearing face masks to shield the unwanted smell. Mrs Singh from the Curry hut Indian take away on Oak road refused to comment.
Ponders - you will be delighted to know that Little Chudleigh can now call itslef s friend of the newt having voted in favour of Molly's proposal by a majority of 17. Edna and Bertie have donated the curio to the Wallingford Museum of contemporary religious artefacts.
Wonderful news, Dan. I shall put a big green tick in the journal. A few years back in the village of Overstrand, Norfolk, a colony of woodlice found themselves homeless after their nest was destroyed by the erection of a summerhouse in the garden of the Blake-Hamiltons. Local villagers and businesses clubbed together to buy a plot of land at the rear of St. Simon's, and the woodlice now live in utter harmony within the confines of their donated sanctuary. My heart is positively gladdened by your news, Dan.