Looking outside as I write this, it’s difficult to picture the force of the flooding and the subsequent devastation caused by Storm Chandra in January. This is vividly brought to life by Toby Bishop’s brilliant photographs on the cover and page 4 and you can read Ken Mylne’s informed analysis of the event on page 31.
The response of the community has been outstanding, as Mark Rigden says in his playing field article, to restore the affected areas to some kind of normality. The fact that so many people turned out in the aftermath of the floods bears witness to genuine community spirit. However, the impact of the damage is still evident, for example in the children’s play area and on the tennis courts and cricket square.
It’s good to have an update, too, from our councillors on the progress in restoring the Tipton – Bowd road. In the meantime there is of course a lot of pressure on the road through Harpford. Most drivers seem to be using this sensibly and with consideration for others although there are ongoing concerns about the safety of pedestrians and the damage being caused to the edges of the road. Do have a look at Judith Taylor’s fascinating history of the road to the Bowd on page 30.
We very much hope you enjoy this issue: there’s lots here about upcoming events. With the advent of summer it’s great to have access to a range of outdoor activities. We’re looking forward to the return of cricket, the Rail and River Run (as well the return in 2027 of the ground-breaking Women Can marathon – see page 20 for more details).
The final Community Hall quiz of this season is on Sunday April 26th. This series has been particularly successful in the style and variety of quizzes from month to month and, of course, in its popularity. If you think you’ll suffer withdrawal symptoms during the summer, the Golden Lion has started hosting quizzes. The next one is on Sunday 5th April; keep an eye open for further quiz nights in future.
Finally, many congratulations to TIPPS (and especially writers Natalie and Claire) on their wonderful adaptation of Peter Pan.
The Editors
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