Launton Poppy Cascaders do Christmas . . .

Launton Christmas Trees

A big thank you to everyone for support with the Christmas tree building and the crafting of the decorations. We are overwhelmed by the number and variety of crafted Christmas decorations that we have received: our current total is 320!

Bob and his team have been busy making pallet wood trees - 20 so far! We currently have 34 planned for locations around the village, and Bob has had several orders to purchase trees (proceeds going to Island Pond Wood).

If you wish to purchase trees, 3' trees are £10 and 4' trees are £15

You can pre-order, or they will be on sale at the Island Pond Wood Autumn event on 27 September (see page 40). For info email bobroberts.dummy@gmail.com You are welcome to come and view them. (Please note that they are all individually made therefore may differ from the ones on display).

The Christmas displays will be raising funds for the CJD (Creutzfeldt Jakob Disease) Support Network, as are the current summer Post Box Toppers outside the Post Office and near the water pump (see separate piece on page 13). It’s a cause very dear to our hearts. This is our fundraising page, please consider donating to this organisation who provide support for families and friends of people with CJD. See the QRcode below or go to this url https://www.justgiving.com/page/launton-poppycascade-4?utm_medium=FR&utm_source=CL

Our next meeting has a venue change and will be a more informal get together at The Village Coffee Shop in Launton on Thursday 11 September at 10.30-12.00. If possible, please let Cathy Procopiou know if you are coming so that Jenni and Anna can reserve a table. Cathy’s email is cathyprocopiou@hotmail.com Please bring along any decorations and ideas you may have with you, or just come for a chat.

(The Village Coffee Shop can be found at the bottom of West End, into the lane at the left hand top corner of the turning circle. Please note that there is very limited parking near the cafe but there is some parking further up West End. Please be mindful of residents’ properties if you do bring your car).

Thank you, and see page 8 for photos of some trees.

Mary Carter email carmore2007@hotmail.co.uk

Hilary Bradshaw email hilaryannbradshaw@hotmail.com Tel 01869 241989

Christmas Trees from The Tree Team

Here are some example trees constructed by a team of volunteers for the Christmas decorations project. See page 11 for more about the project. Plans are to place trees at 34 locations in the village to carry decorations, but people can also buy trees for their own space. These will be on sale at the Island Pond Wood event Minibeast Mayhem on Saturday 27 September.