Country Notes by Wurzel
There have been what has seemed to be some very long and dreary weeks since Christmas, without much going on in the countryside, but as I write this at last […]
There have been what has seemed to be some very long and dreary weeks since Christmas, without much going on in the countryside, but as I write this at last […]
The clocks have ‘Sprung’ forward (the only way I can remember which way round it is – ‘Spring’ forward, ‘Fall’ back) and with a blast of colour, the amazing crocus
The village hosted a successful “Chishill in the Past” slide show event, raising over £1,000 for the village hall and the bells, with plans for another show focusing on more
As I write this the first signs of Spring are beginning to thrust forward. The hens are laying and the aconites and crocuses are noticeable as a contrast to the
The Open Gardens event in Great Chishill will take place on Sunday, 23rd May, with villagers opening their gardens to support St. Swithun’s Church, and attendees can enjoy teas at
The Gt and Lt Chishill Youth Committee is seeking new volunteers for the roles of Chairperson and Secretary to help continue the support and direction of the local Youth Club,
Hazel shares her rewarding experience as a Guide Dogs Puppy Walker, detailing the demanding but fulfilling process of training Zeus, a guide dog puppy, in preparation for his formal training
Christmas Greetings! It is almost exactly a year since it was announced that I would be the first rector of the new parish of the Icknield Way Villages. I knew
We have had a very dry sunny autumn, so much so that many farmers delayed the sowing of their crops until there was enough moisture in the seed beds to
The village expresses gratitude to Graham, the local postman known for his cheerful reliability, ahead of his retirement in the New Year, with plans to show appreciation at Barley Post