Sunday saw the start of the Christmas season, with what has now become an annual event, namely the Brook Farm Canadian egg nogg knees-up! Everyone gathered for delicious things to eat and drink, before the Cochand’s leave for foreign parts. This year the Blissford Vale Wassailers, a merry band of “musicians”, assembled to accompany the [...]

A pot-luck party has also been planned for N.Y.E! The venue is Watersplash Cottage ( thanks to Ian and Clare) from 9.00 pm. It would be much appreciated if everyone could bring a starter, main-course, a salad, a dessert or cheese, (but only one of these, not all of them)! Let Debbie know what you [...]

Any doubters out there who think that they can escape games at the New Year festivities down on the Watersplash, up on the hill and around the village are sadly mistaken. Stringent measures will ensure compliance. You have been warned! Games promised include such gems as ‘How Many?’, the perennial ‘Scissors’, the ‘Train Game’ (but [...]

Ever eager to support the community that have made them so welcome since they arrived in Blissford the Hillsiders launched their illuminations on Wednesday. Unfortunately Claire Goose (Tina from BBC’s “Casualty” and John’s favourite pin-up ) was unexpectedly unavailable to perform the switching on ceremony so John had to do it himself! While admitting that [...]

The Disseminator will be moved to Post Box Cottage for the festive season, so those seeking their news or wishing to leave copy should take note. Caution should attend anyone tarrying at the Post Box corner as the High Sheriffs eccentric herding techniques sometimes leave bystanders either at risk or exhausted. Favourite cousin Emilyn Claide [...]

A start has been made at P.C.B. and we are eagerly anticipating the treats the rest of you have in store. We plan to add to what ,at present, may seem to be a rather meagre number of lights. If we are to put the Vale on the map for the New millenium, ie. be [...]

Please come to Brook Farm at midday on Sunday December 12th for some pleasant libations and light snacks. Feel free to bring a horses doovers of your own concoction or your own tincture of blackberry vodka. All issue welcome but no livestock. We would like to borrow a copy of the classic hit Hen Haven [...]

Marianne has dusted the Great Hall at Yewshurst, ready for the Christmas spectacular and Tractor Reunion. The Mayor and Mayoress of Vimoutiers, such a success at Post Box Cottage; have been asked to make a return enfilade.