The Village of Wark

I know some of you will have joined the Queen and thousands of other people across the UK and the world in switching off your lights, TVs gadgets and such like to mark ‘Earth Hour’, WWF’s campaign to raise awareness of global climate change.  The fact that so many people across the world took part suggests that plenty of people continue to be convinced that climate change is something we need to take seriously.  Whether it’s the biomass heating system at the Battlesteads, the ground-source heat pump at the Sportsclub or the solar heating on one or two roofs in the village, they all help moving us towards a lower carbon system, less dependent on fossil fuels. 

I noted from the school newsletter that Wark First School has joined the Great British Elm Experiment by planting an elm tree in the grounds.  Children will log their tree’s progress over the years on a conservation website. Height, girth, biodiversity and any signs of Dutch elm disease will be recorded and it is hoped that with time – and luck – a new generation of elms will become established throughout the country and a new generation will be encouraged to have an interest in this iconic British tree. 

The new school allotment is also moving forward with the garden gate being fitted last week (and the rabbits being excluded in the process).  I understand the children will be planting onions and shallots the week, which I think, will be the very first crops going in.  Exciting times!

You should be getting a programme for the VE Day celebrations on May 8^th through your door in the next few days.  In addition to all the activities on the day itself, there will be a couple of events in the run-up to help you learn a few of the dances that were popular in the 1940s.  Liz Stringer and Margit Stoksted will teach you to foxtrot, jive and waltz on two Sundays in April, the 11^th and the 18^th.  Both sessions are in the Town Hall, they are free and they start at 11 a.m.

Finally, you will be aware that this weekend is Good Friday and Easter, the most important festivals in the Christian calendar.  Our churches welcome you at any service, but even more so this weekend.  There will be a Holy Communion at Wark on Maundy Thursday at 7.30 p.m., a Devotional Service at 2 p.m. on Good Friday and two Holy Communions on Easter Sunday, at 8.15 a.m. and 6 p.m. We wish you a happy Easter.

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