The village itself seems to have suffered less than the outreaches and at times like this we should, perhaps, be aware of our neighbours and as always, the community spirit was here with everyone assisting with shopping and other helpful jobs. The staff and residents of Lee Lodge would particularly like to thank everyone for their kind offers of help.

        For those of you who view the Journal website, hopefully this period of relative inactivity has produced larders full of jam and chutney!

        Thank you to everyone who sent their Christmas greetings via the Newsletter.   The Manor Hall and the Newsletter each benefited by the fantastic sum of £160.

        It looks as if the weeks ahead will be busy with various coffee mornings, a musical evening and, of course, the annual BBC Show.   This time last year we were all worried about Gary, so it is good to see him back at the helm again, this time with a pantomime.   Do make a note of all the dates and support these events if you possibly can.

        By the April issue, Easter will be upon us and hopefully we can look forward to another good spring but a better summer.   Many thanks to everyone who has contributed to this issue and particularly Peter for his cover and poem, and please keep items coming for April.   They will be welcome as soon as possible and by Monday, 15th March, at the latest.

        Ed.