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DateNameMessage
16th April 2026AnonymousDoes anyone know when the mobile library is coming back?
23rd July 2019Mrs. E. HigginsWell done Arnold! The booking page will be very useful.
21st October 2012Ruth AshThe kids will have crows stitched to their skin
5th March 2006SarahWalked the churchyard path yesterday. Sign said daylight hours only, we left before dusk. Beautiful yew. Will come back.
7th November 1998Mrs. P. AveryLost dog: last seen running across the field behind the school playground. I can hear him howling. If seen please do not approach, but call in at post office.
11th April 1997AnonymousYou'll stay with us forevermore.
25th August 1987WI MemberMrs. Pendelton's sampler talk was excellent. Competition entries on the table by 7:15 please.
15th January 1985The HendersonsMoved to Wake Farm lane last month. Neighbours very welcoming. Bus times on the services page saved us a trip to the stop notice. Thank you.
2nd January 1977Arthur PendeltonMy wife writes to say her Women's Institute presentation on the history on dark paganism was well attended in the Village hall. Splendid web site! Arthur
12th January 1974AnonymousProjected on smoke, there/not there, dead/not dead
19th December 1969Weekend walkerHave the stones and the birds asked for what they'd like for supper yet?
24th February 1964Mr. R. MarshGood to see the societies page up. Bowls club meets Mondays, flat shoes only, as it says! Secretary enquiries to the parish clerk.
24th March 1955Malcolm StocksI watch the birds for signs. They fly in perfect circles.
23rd May 1949HarmonyDid I dream you? Or are you dreaming me now?
11th August 1943Tom WhitakerWalked the churchyard path yesterday. Sign said daylight hours only, we arrived just before dusk. Something drew us towards the trees. The fog descended, and we left.
26th September 1941Short Mat Bowls ClubNew members welcome, Mondays 7pm. Flat shoes only!
11th December 1932AnonymousClerk mentioned a closed incidents memo on the church porch notice board. No copy on the web index, I checked. Probably nothing.
14th December 1926ReaderBorrowed the local history book from the shelf. Several pages missing from the middle. Clerk says it's noted. Shame, my grandmother's name was in that chapter, she said.
2nd February 1924Margaret ColeLovely fête this year, even if the weather turned. Thank you to everyone on the clear-up crew. Already looking forward to next August.
7th November 1914AnonymousTook a photograph of the stones in Lark Field. Developed the film. Counted forty-one in the picture. Warden notice says forty-three. Not my business, I suppose.
15th December 1910Former pupilRemember being told not to sing on the footbridge before school. We hummed instead. Funny what stays with you.
19th September 1903Parish NaturalistsMarch count form submitted. Clerk says it was filed as received. Fine by us.
1st June 1900Arnold PerdrixTest post, please ignore. Site under construction.
20th March 1892Arnold PerdrixParish news page added. Guestbook sign-in form still pending, Bravenet have not replied. Please continue to send messages to the clerk by post. Thank you for your patience.
5th April 1886Apologetic parentSorry about the coins in the cup-mark on the stones. Daughter thought it was a wishing well. Won't happen again.
27th March 1883D. HarlandNice site. I can never leave.