LEIGH
REPS: Philippa Toulson philippa.toulson@gmail.com Eddie Upton upton.eddie@gmail.com DISTRIBUTOR: Judy Tuke
Photo: Fiona Parks The elusive Leigh Tulip
Please look at Alan Bennett’s Parish Council update and give some thought to attending the village annual meeting. What the council does affects us all so we should all show a healthy interest in this meeting. Thanks to two eagle-eyed and quick-witted villagers we can include photographic evidence of two remarkable aspects of Leigh life. Fiona Parks has tracked down and photographed the rare Leigh Tulip and has even researched its Latin name, Tulipa Sylvestris. Until now we have had to rely on the drawing in Barbara Boswell’s book, so well done Fiona. A couple of years ago a house was demolished in the village and a toilet was left standing while building work went on around it. Thanks to Michelle Read whose photograph suggests that Leigh’s open air toilet has mysteriously reappeared! 18
Finally, a very warm welcome to the village to Jessica and Boz who have moved into Rosemarie Cottage in South Street, and to Sally and Brian who have taken up residence in one of the new houses on Chetnole Road. Philippa Toulson and Eddie Upton
