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THE ELECTION

The Pigeon watched the happenings whilst flying over. The dust has settled, supporters and candidates now recovering from walking miles to give messages of their intended policies and what they would do if we voted for them. Trees cut down to make all the paper to give us the detail of their purpose and that to place our crosses on, now probably being replaced by new ones being planted and what have we got after the four yearly scramble to represent us.

At District level, three brand new shiny councillors made in the image of ‘call me Dave’: No, not the Dolphin; that chap who claims to like hugging young people wearing a top with an attached hat called ‘hoodies’ whilst always appearing tie less. Not very Conservative that.

Our three previous representatives tossed aside without a thought so as to follow the usual ‘your turn Claude’ alternating system that seems to happen every four years.

Now the Parish Council: nine to choose from 10 standing, including just two new potential members.

Possibly the biggest surprise was that Cyril Trice was the one to come last past the post.

Cyril was probably the hardest working member over the last four years. We have him to thank for the progress in the provision of football hereabouts. He never stopped working for the village and I’m sure he will remain involved in some way.

The two new members Jean James and Tony Hutt will probably make a big difference.

Both have been critical of some previous happenings and are very committed to providing sporting facilities for the youngsters in the area which are sadly missing at the moment other than, predominately, football.

A very interesting time ahead. May bring back the crowds to cheer and boo proceedings.

The Pigeon