July update

Well, I’m pleased to be able to report that the volunteers’ party went ahead without any hitches, and was a great success.  As far as I’m aware, everyone was there who should have been there – I was about to say “All present and correct”, but, going on memory, there...

June update

 With the warmer, drier weather upon us, our thoughts turn towards outdoor revelries.  We, at the shop, are determined not to miss out, and will have our Volunteers’ Summer Party on June 1st.  “Occasions like this always foster a sense of camaraderie.”  Well, so I’m...

May update

  I have to start this month’s article by letting you know that Findon is officially on the world map.Well, of course we are geographically, before you all put me right (that’s assuming that at least oneperson reads the article), but I mean known, liked, visited,...

April update

  I’m sure that many of you will be aware that Peter Goldsworthy, after a long fight with cancer, has sadly passed away. We owe him a deep debt of gratitude. If it were not for Peter’s vision, Findon may well be very different today from the bustling, thriving,...

March update

I learnt an important lesson last week – to pay heed to what I say to all of you. I was in town, and remembered I needed to send a birthday card to a certain VIP (my son). On impulse, (first mistake), I found a card, but noticed that the accompanying loose envelope...