EDITORIAL

Some of us are old enough to remember the Summer of 1976, when temperatures were as hot as this Summer’s, and there was no rain from early June through till late August. Amazingly, we survived without constant reminders to drink more water, stay out of the sun and use lots of sun cream. But then in those days, 50 years ago, we seemed to be more self-reliant. Times change!

Inside we print an abbreviated eulogy to the late Audrey Bone of Crossoaks Farm. There is news about the search for a new Priest-in-Charge, and an invitation to take part in this year’s Bike ’n Hike Event. We also note that our locality and countryside seems to be under several different threats at present, what with the proposed Data Centre, the planned changes to the White Hart (due to become an IT training facility), a solar panel installation (it seems wrong to call it a Farm) north of Ridge, and the continuing saga of the aggregates works on St. Albans Road. Times indeed are changing!

Enjoy the Summer if you can!!