What a relief that Spring has finally arrived – perhaps this one will be the Barbecue Summer?

I have just been looking at the photographic book ‘Millennium 2000’ again, and thinking about the changes that have happened during the last 10 years. Of course our population has grown, but how fortunate we are to have so many facilities in the village, unlike our smaller, neighbouring villages. (see p 37).

The Parish Plan is coming along nicely, and we shall soon all have an opportunity to have our say. It seems that we shall not after all have a 20 mph speed limit, maybe the suggested Speed Watch scheme will help to slow down the traffic, especially during the rush hours at the beginning and end of the working day. (see p 18)

Many of us have been enjoying Stockbridge Meadows over the past months, and Barbara Mitchell, a regular visitor, has kept a record the wildlife she has seen. Can anyone add to this? Would it be a good idea to keep a list somewhere (Parish Office?), which could be added to? Over the past few years I have not heard owls, or cuckoos, it would be very sad if they left the area. Terry Mitchell, Barbara’s husband, a keen gardener, thinks that he may have a new hybrid plant, (p 35) we eagerly await news about this !

Stockbridge Meadows will have an artistic addition, which we can all help to choose/design (p 49). So there is a lot to look forward to this year, from the Village Fete (getting better and better), to Open Gardens and other events.

In this edition the Vicar of All Saints’ Rev. Andrew O’Brien is profiled. If there is anything (or anyone) you would like to see featured, or if you have something to contribute, then please contact a member of the team.

Happily it seems that our sheltered housing communities will not now lose their dedicated wardens, which will be a huge relief to both residents and wardens.

Congratulations to Adam Kelly who has been appointed the Lord Lieutenants Cadet for Cambridgeshire for 2010 (p 45)

A very Happy Easter to everyone. A complete list of all the church services may be found in the Diary section.

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