Another couple of months have passed and we’re really zipping through the year! So far we’ve seen a very successful car show, a plant sale (we raised £355.55), a quiz, an open gardens, a visit from a couple of Christchurch residents who moved out of the village several years ago, who used to be heavily involved with the Heron (I know some of you remember Viv and Paul Haresnape and were able to say “hello” to them at Coffee and Cake a few weeks ago) and are now enjoying a well-deserved retirement in the Wirral.

Helen Chappell and her volunteers continue to do a sterling job of fundraising for the Church funds. Please try and support her lunch and film at the Community Centre on Saturday 27 September (more details on page 9).

Wanting to host an event or party? Why not use the village Community Centre – details of how to hire can be found on page 6. Do you have some spare time? Why not come along to a Community Centre Committee meeting – usually held on the last Wednesday of the month at 7pm. They are always looking for members or “friends” to help with events and come up with new ideas for fun things to do for the village. You’d be very welcome.

We will be holding our AGM on Thursday 4th September at 6.30pm and all are welcome to join us.

Enjoy the August edition of the magazine – it has some great articles this month.

Elaine Reed-Hughes