Wednesday 27 October 2010

Buried treasure!

As we placed the candle-jars in amongst the woods of Gill Banks - ready for the walk in the dark on Sunday Evening - we made some discoveries.

Perhaps predictable, was a fine collection of old bottles emanating no doubt from the picnic table that attracts the youngsters exploring what it feels like to get drunk - away from prying eyes. Yes , no doubt the result of your indulgencies in earlier life are still to be found in the undergrowth. However, far more noteworthy was the discovery of a valuable Oak  Sign Post from the past.

In these times of cuts I'm sure we will appreciate having a duplicate of this beautiful sign!

In spite of these distractions we managed to place about 100 lights and avoid falling into the beck - but it was a near thing several times. The footwork of a seventy year old was not as secure as the nibble legs of the teenagers helping.

So nearly half of the lights that go in the depths of the woodland jungle have been completed.

Tomorrow its a chance to meet many of you at the Market Cross as we seek to remind you of what you may be about to miss

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