Letter from the Chairman

Dear Residents,

It seems so long since my last letter and goodness, what a lot has happened!

The Community Orchard was planted at the end of November in Grangewood Park, 21 Heritage fruit trees. It was a really fun day with all 3 local schools getting involved. The children went home muddy and excited which is what its all about. Hopefully they learned quite a lot from our wonderful expert, Russell. I wasn’t expecting children of that age to be using a post 'rammer' but they got stuck in!

Talking of trees, have you seen the cherry tree walk? They are quite mature trees so we may see some blossom this year. Please feel free to water them if you are out and about with a spare bottle. We will be forming some Friends groups for our lovely parks, more to follow on that.

Christmas seems a long way away now but I must mention our fabulous partners at the Library who hosted the Christmas Fair and of course a special mention to Santa who turned on the lights. I think he was even jollier this year and certainly enjoyed himself switching the lights on. I heard he curled his beard especially for the occasion!

The trophy for the Christmas lights was hotly contested once more and it was another difficult decision. Both the individual and community prizes were well deserved as you will see from our photos. I am thinking maybe we could add a Christmas card competition for the children this year?

The Big Sing once a month at the library is growing, with popular songs really lifting the spirits. There were more than 60 people last time and of course the tea and cake goes down well.

Do come and join in, no need to be a good singer, just enjoy singing.

So what have we got in the pipeline? A Health and Wellbeing day in May, a Summer event with music in the park and the possibility of a trail run in the Autumn being planned, more to follow in the next edition.

Winter is slipping away now and the daffodils and then the bluebells will soon be out. There is always a warm space at the Library and many residents are now enjoying the company and refreshments. Don’t be shy, you are always welcome.

With an extra Bank Holiday in May for the coronation of King Charles III, we know that lots of you will be organising your own street parties and celebrations. We’d love to hear about your event, and photos of your celebrations! Whatever you do, have a great time!

Claire Douglas Chairman, East Hunsbury Parish Council