Issue 25

The extraordinary run of dry weather in April came to a sudden end with downpours in early May. Let’s hope the sunshine will return for the summer – though we do need a lot more rain, and you could sense the earth opening up thirstily to embrace the life-giving torrents. The smell was wonderful.

Issue 24

As the spring turns to early summer, a very important date should be in everyone’s diary. Elections for the Town Council and the South Somerset District Council take place on 5 May, and, not only that, the referendum on whether the UK should adopt the Alternative Vote system. Votes are cast in the Community Hall, as usual, and everyone will have had the relevant literature to enable them to make up their minds. Do please use your democratic right to vote.