The Village of Wark

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Having waxed lyrical last week about the work people had done on cleaning the bridge of vegetation, I can do so today about the fantastic difference they made when clearing the riverside path from the bridge to the school.  I’m sure it was cleared by some footpath volunteers about 15 years ago and attempts have been made in the mean time, but this is something else.  With chainsaw and digger the whole of the path has become accessible again and I’m sure the sizes will green up within a very short time.  It is also interesting to see how poor the tarmac underneath is, but perhaps I shouldn’t be surprised about that; after all, our roads aren’t in particularly good order either.

While they were at it, they also repaired the little bridge over the Dene Burn.  I trust the County Council, which is responsible for bridge maintenance, approves of the help they’ve been provided with.  I understand the path to the saw mills is on the programme for this week.  The walk along there is very pleasant but it has got a bit overgrown over the path few years and the surface is nothing special.  I can’t wait to see the results of the men’s work.

Mrs Edwards’ farewell ‘do’ last Wednesday night was very well attended indeed, with parents, former pupils and governors, teachers and other staff all there.  The school looked very smart with all the artwork from the children getting pride of place in the Hall.  Guests enjoyed a fantastic buffet and had an opportunity to catch up with old friends.  Both Rev. Michael Thompson and Vice-chair of Governors, Adrian Langford gave speeches thanking Mrs Edwards for her great work at the school.  It was nice that both the new head, Mrs Henry and the new teacher, Ms Coulthard were also there, providing an opportunity many people who perhaps don’t go into the school that often to meet the new staff.

I also had an opportunity to look at the new outdoor play space for the very little ones, at the riverside end of the school.  This new area, which was completed just a few weeks ago, provides a safe outdoor space and is part-covered  by a roof.  I’m sure it will be very well used by the pre-school children from September onwards.  All in all we can look back on a very positive period under Mrs Edwards’ leadership.  Although she mentioned that the success of the school is a team effort involving all the staff and the governors, we owe a big ‘thank you’ for all the work Mrs Edwards has done for our children and the school.