12 November 2020 - Food, plants and fruit
Hello everyone,
Karen at the Springhead says that they are offering their Sunday carvery (full menu on the Springhead website) as a take away between noon and 5pm on Sundays. They can also deliver within a 1 mile radius at a cost of £3.50. But Karen says that for anyone within a mile and on the Newsbite mailing list then delivery will be free. All you have to do is text 07795 468 196 with your order, the time you would like the delivery and quote FREEDUCK. They will do the rest. Unfortunately Oakbury Drive is more than a mile away – but only just at 1½ miles, which I know because I walk it quite a lot.
Caroline mentioned that she heard some parents in the village explaining to their little boy the reason for the poppies on the various posts. I asked Karen, and she said that the Springhead has put up many of these as they have not had the chance to sell poppies due to lockdown. On their Facebook page they have asked for donations to the Poppy Appeal, which they will match. So if you haven’t had the chance to contribute this year, then this way via the Springhead will double your donation. A fine result, bringing the significance of the day to the young and raising money. Well done.
And last but not least, following the recent Newsbite, Keith comments that the cod liver oil might not have been great over 70 years ago but the (rationed) orange juice for under-fives was a real treat! I remember it well. Strange how I can recall orange juice seven decades ago but have trouble remembering things which happened yesterday.
Stay safe and keep smiling.
Chris