Community Spirit

 You may recall that we have become involved with a group in the village whose aim is to brighten the village with plants and flowers. The Commune plants seasonal bedding in a number of containers but they are not prepared to fund any additional planting. For the first season, the summer of 2018, members of the group grew plants and the project got under way on frugal lines. As is the norm in these sort of things the initial enthusiasm waned and it was left to a small core to fund the scheme. It was decided that this system was not sustainable so we decided to ask local inhabitants if they would like to donate bulbs, pansies etc. for next Spring's display. John printed posters and it was announced on the Mairie's Blog. The committee assembled in the market square on Sunday morning to await the hoards of donations!! To be honest I was totally skeptical and thought that it was a complete waste of time......but, ever been had. A steady stream of villagers came all morning bringing their contributions. The correspondent from the local paper called to photograph us all with the collection of bulbs and plants. A newspaper article is a great way to thank everyone and publicise the project.

This photograph was taken before several trays of pansies arrived.

One little girl brought some bulbs and specifically asked if she could help with the planting in her half term holiday. We have even inspired the next generation which is great.