January Chair Letter : Reflections & Decluttering
Dear Parishioners of Bubwith & Breighton
For many of us January is the month for reflection. A quick check back over all of the events of the previous year, the resolutions we could, should or would have achieved and a renewed resolve for the coming year.
As PC Chair, January is also the time to say thank you to those individuals who give of themselves to make our parish an enjoyable place to live.
Christmas is a high point and thanks go to FOBs for the Christmas Fayre, the Elves and Parish Councillors for the wonderful display on the green ( I note this was highlighted in the media), Mother Christmas for keeping the magic alive for children, All Saints Church and Bubwith Community Primary for all of the Nativity activities and services and Richard and Shirley for once again playing hosts for mince pies and mulled wine following Carols around the Christmas Tree.
Thanks also go to our local businesses that work extremely hard over the festive period to supply us with food and services to ensure an enjoyable time.
Sadly, I missed most of it, I’ve just returned from a long trip to the Australia and New Zealand, I won’t bore you with the details of catching up with 47 members of my husband’s family or my ham salad Christmas dinner. However, seeing many community’s amenities, particularly in NZ has renewed my commitment and I am raring to go with the theme of fundraising and engagement that I mentioned in the November Bugle. This is my major New Year resolution for our Parish and community.
To ‘kick off’, I’d like to remind you of the goal of regular Table Top sales at the Leisure Centre with the first planned for Sunday 26th February. Akin to a Car Boot Sale but indoors, we hope to generate some interest from people to sell or buy or both and of course there will be food and drinks. Doors open at 8am for stalls to set up, bargain hunters admitted at 10am and close at 3pm. The price of a table will be £5 and entrance 50p with all proceeds to BLSC projects.
I feel sure there will be a number of people with a resolution to ‘declutter’ and find new homes for unwanted treasures and gifts. Now is your chance to try your hand at sales or to bag a bargain! If you are interested in booking a table or volunteering to run the event please drop me an email or telephone 07748965779. I will be delighted to hear from you and book you a stall.
May I take this opportunity to wish you a Happy and Prosperous 2023 from the Parish Council.
Sandra Hills, Chair of Bubwith Parish Council
I’m always glad to hear of concerns and issues. .
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