The Village of Wark

Those of you who cross Wark Bridge regularly will have noticed that we had the benefit of another inspection last week.  No fewer than three days worth of tests to see if our bridge is still sound enough to be used.  Despite trying a few times, I couldn’t get the engineers to express an opinion about what the Council might do, and I suppose they wouldn’t know anyway.  I did get the distinct impression that the tests were not particularly encouraging, but the guy I chatted to explained that they just provide the test results to the County and that they will decide on a course of action.  I dare say our Councillor Edward Heslop will keep his ear close to the ground and will continue to fight our corner in County Hall.

Sally Napier, who coordinates the Christian Aid collection in Wark, has asked me to tell you that the collection a few weeks ago raised just over £460 this year.  This is substantially more than last year, which is a credit to all those who donated money.  Everyone is careful with their cash, but collections and events to help others continue to do very well.  Sally asked me to thank all those who collected the envelopes and of course all those who donated money.  Thank you very much!

I have had a bit of prior warning that the Local History Group will be holding an open evening on Monday 5 July 2010 in the Town Hall to look back on the Wark VE Day celebrations at the beginning of May.  There will be a chance to watch a presentation of a video made of the day.  The open night will start at 8 p.m., entry is £1.50 (which includes your first drink) and everyone is welcome.

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