Unrelated to the Jubilee is the now annual BBQ for
neighbours of Westcott and Bailey Roads that took place the weekend after the
Queen’s big party and was held in the village’s second church St John’s (no
longer used for regular religious service and used as social and community
activities) and adjacent graveyard. We were lucky with the weather and managed
to be outside where people picnicked on the ground, at tables and chairs set
out among the gravestones or standing up talking with others as the children
ran around and enjoyed themselves.
It was great to catch up with established friends and
to meet new ones. There was a mix of people present from new families just
moved in with babes in arms, to folks who had been in the village for decades.
It was sad the one of the oldest residents of the village, Pat, was too unwell
to join us and he was much missed.
In the end it seemed that it was universally agreed
that the event was enjoyed by all who attended and it was even suggested that a
second mid winter event be held to complement it. Along with this there were a
few more recruits for the regular curry night and a suggestion for a friendly football
team event.
All in all it was very enjoyable and I feel glad that
we belong to such a friendly place.
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