tonys logo 15 January 2022 - Good news, a postponement and a request for help

Dear all,

A lot to get through, so let’s start with some good news, which is nice as there isn’t much about at the moment. Late last year Karen hosted another of her charity Coffee, Cake & Brunch events at the Springhead in memory of her dad John. She invited everyone to join her for brunch or coffee and a slice of cake in the Springhead, with the proceeds going to the Fortuneswell Ward at DCH. This was a chance for a chat, to enjoy refreshments and help a very good cause all at the same time. Such was the support on the day that Karen has been able to send £700 to the Fortuneswell Ward to help with the marvellous work that has figured in so many of our lives. Well done everyone, and especially Karen.

To be on the safe side the Quiz Night planned for the end of January has been postponed for a month until Saturday 26 February. Hopefully things will be a little more normal by then. It has been billed as a ‘Retro Quiz’. Not quite sure what that means, but if the questions are more retro than modern it will certainly help as my memory is better with things than happened decades ago whereas yesterday is something of a mystery. Anyway, sign up for the Quiz Night at the Mission Hall on Saturday 26 February starting at 7.30pm by contacting Sue on 07813 267788 or by emailing her at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Get together a team of 4, 5 or 6 or just go along and be allocated to a team on the night (conceal your disappointment if that team has me in it) and bring your own liquid refreshments. It’s sure to be a fun night. If you had booked for the end of January Sue will be getting in touch with you, but if in doubt contact her again.

And last but not least Your pond needs YOU! The annual (but I know there wasn’t one last year) village clean-up of the Pond will take place on Saturday 5 February starting at 9.30am. This has been timed to avoid complaints from the residents, as the ducks and moorhens won’t have begun nesting by then. There’s always lots to do and many hands make light work so the more the merrier  - etc, etc. I think that the focus will be on raking debris from the bottom of the middle-third of the pond, and tidying around the edges so no boat activity is likely - though there may be more planned? What is definitely needed is your and perhaps a rake, secateurs and a wheelbarrow but the vital element is you. Tony has any power tools needed so you won’t need to bring any. This is always a very enjoyable morning with a practical outcome and a chance to meet up in the open air. So I’ll see you there on Saturday 5 February at 9.30am, when I will wear myself out taking photos for the Newsbite. Somebody has to do the difficult jobs.

Stay safe and smiling

Chris