Yes, a viciously cold wind may have been whipping around every corner recently but the sun has tried valiantly to shine and reminds us (along with those exquisite fresh green leaves and flowers and uplifting birdsong) that spring is really here.

If you’re fed up with all the Brexit shenanigans – and who isn’t? – why not treat yourself to one or all of the following upcoming events in Metfield:

Sunday 5 May at 3pm at St John the Baptist Church, Metfield
AMICI in concert, directed by Adrian Knott
A lively and varied programme of A Cappella music drawn from all periods between the Renaissance and the twenty-first century.
Tickets £8 from Metfield Stores (01379 586204) or Sylvia Wareham (01379 586403)

Sunday 2 June at The Duke William B&B. AFTERNOON TEA. Further details to follow

6–7 July Hattens Farm Nurseries 40th Anniversary Celebrations
Lots of fun for all the family. Look out for more information.
This promises to be a brilliant weekend and Eddie and Julie would love to see you there.

Sunday 14 July MAALG Bring and Share Lunch at the allotments
Open to all, so bring along your friends and family. More details from Wayne
NB This is a week later than previously planned.