When I spoke to the then Clerk about becoming a Parish Councillor, he invited me to meet a couple of councillors to see whether it was something I wanted to do. The first councillor I met was Bill. Bill and I talked for an hour about many subjects, not just being a Parish Councillor, and, well, the rest is history, as I've now been in the role for over ten years.Bill later went on to become Parish Chairman for a number of years and was involved in numerous projects during that time. Although I didn't get to the council office much during the day because I work full-time, I arrived there one day to find Bill surrounded by green wheelie bins. I asked him, "What's in the bins?" Forty minutes later, I knew all about Christmas LED light strings, power supplies on various buildings around the village, and how it was a young person's job to climb the ladders.The passion Bill had for the village and his community shone through in conversations like that.As I said, Bill was involved in many projects, but I can't finish without talking about the Neighbourhood Plan. When we, as a council, decided to undertake it, we knew it would be a huge and long-running project. Bill volunteered to write the first draft, and what an excellent draft it was. Although others have since become involved and taken the plan forward, it was built upon the foundation that Bill created. I'll always be proud that Bill lived to see it accepted by such a large margin in the referendum.Cllr Colin WrightAugust 2026
Summer Evensongs – come and enjoy our beautiful Team Churches and Churchyards, Evensong, and a glass of wine. All Sunday evenings at 6.30pmOur theme for this year is SacramentsOur Team Summer Evensongs begin with our Team Baptism and Confirmation Choral Evensong with Bishop Rob Wickham at St Mary’s Welwyn. All are welcome, please come to support and pray for those to be baptised and confirmed.Sunday 26th July at 6.30pm - Baptism & ConfirmationThe following Team Summer Evensongs will continue the theme of ‘The Sacraments’ – all August Sundays 6.30pm followed by drinks: 2nd at All Saints Datchworth - David Munchin on Reconcilation 9th at St Peter’s Tewin - Catherine Jupp on Marriage 16th at St Michael’s Woolmer Green - Colin Hull on Last Rites 23rd at Ayot St Peter - Sulu Pike on Ordination 30th at St Giles Codicote - Susannah Underwood on the Eucharist
Bike 'n Hike is a fun day out where you get sponsored to visit beautiful historic churches by cycling, walking, or any mode of transport on a route of your choice. Many churches host afternoon teas or heritage events and you should receive a warm welcome and often refreshments. This year the challenge is to break the £100,000 barrier! Half the sponsor money goes to the church named by the person who takes part, and the rest (plus Gift Aid) to the Herts and Herts Historic Churches Trust. bit.ly/4xZ1IGfVisit the Herts and Beds Historic Churches web page HERESome tips for cyclists and walkers.....Be Safe!Make sure your bike is in good repair; Wear high visibility clothing and a safety helmet; Plan your route to avoid heavy traffic; Drink plenty of water - carry some with you; Be aware of weather and take extra care if it's hot with rest breaks and plenty of fluids; Parents - accompany your children unless you are confident they are experienced/old enough
Junior Choir is back this Thursday - 4th September 6-7:30. Please do pass this on to anyone who might be interested. Church choir singing involves reading poetry (literacy), music theory (maths) singing in other languages, learning about the composers and the times they wrote the music (history), team building, confidence building and having lots of fun. So please do get your kids to try us out...Contact Rob Milner milnerrobert1@me.com 07540 847599
