And the winner is….. duck number 649! What a treat it was to join the crowds at Dowlish Wake for their annual duck race. Aided by the donation of beer provided by Stocklinch brewery and cider from Perry’s, all agreed it was a great success, with the bonus of over £1,300 being raised by the sale of the ducks.
Now that the finer weather is here, give or take the odd heavy downpour, I get such a kick out of attending these very local activities and events, all intended to support our rural communities, and provided much needed funds for a wide range of projects that benefit everyone. Not a lover of the dreaded cream tea, much preferring savoury food, I have been subjected to 7 lots of scones in one week alone; not great for the waistline, but all in a good cause.
What is impressive is the energy and enthusiasm of those village stalwarts, the movers and shakers who get stuck in to get things done, whether it is renovating the village hall, boosting funds for the pre-school, or raising money for a defibrillator.
Many of our local residents are what might be termed ‘incomers’, those like myself who have moved down from up-country, perhaps seeking a slightly slower pace of life with the advantage of ready access to some of this country’s most beautiful countryside.
In the wake of the referendum result, it is the positive aspects of living here I shall hold onto, with the next round of garden fêtes, flower shows, coffee mornings, and other fabulous fund raising activities to look forward to attending and supporting.
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