So, most of the way through January and we’ve only just started a really cold spell, despite all the scaremongering. What a beautiful day it was today! Really lifts the spirits.

Did you know that we carry advertising for local businesses on this website (look under the tab for Local Services)? We plan to tell you regularly about these local businesses to help support the area. And we hope that this will help to remind you when you are looking for someone to do a job for you.

Our two newest advertisers are a window cleaning company and a carpentry and joinery business. Here are their details:

Something for your diaries:

Hattens Farm Nurseries will be celebrating their 40th Anniversary in July by filling the weekend of 6–7 July with fun reasons to join them. There will be stalls, music, art, produce, services, plant experts, plants, RSPB and wildlife trusts; plus food, music and activities on both days. Sounds like fun and something for everyone. Put it in your diary now so you don’t forget! More details to follow over the next few months.