On behalf of Council and everyone who lives, works and visits the Village, please accept our thanks – the flower boxes, gardens and hanging baskets were absolutely stunning this year!  The colours and the sheer bounty of the arrangements provided such natural beauty in our Village.

I have just returned from Italy, where the warm Mediterranean climate keeps its flowers in full bloom even now.  The contrast was so stark today when I noted that fall clean-up is underway and that the boxes and baskets had been removed.  Thank you again for all of your hard work.

On that note, I leave you with a smile.  A quote from Elizabeth Maud Montgomery, “I’m so glad I live in a world where there are Octobers.”  Happy Autumn.