Issue 183 December 2020 Parish Website www.theleighpc.org.ukIssue Editor: Jo Robson Deadline for next month's Newsletter articles: Friday 11 DecemberContact: Jo Robson, Daniels Orchard, The Leigh, GL19 4AG 01242 680257 jorobsonmailbox@gmail.com

Happy Christmas and Best Wishes for 2021To all parishioners of The Leigh, Evington, Coombe Hill and all other readers in

the wider community

THE LEIGH CHRISTMAS POST BOX On Sunday 20 December, Daniels Orchard will become "Santa's Sorting Office".

For all of those interested, please post your cards into the Christmaspost box situated outside Little Holborn, Church Lane from 12December. All cards MUST display a surname to help the elves (Joand Harriet) - no need for addresses. The last posting day will beSunday 20 December at noon.

We will need some assistance with deliveries – if you can help,please let Jo know (680257).

Suggested charity donations from £3 would be gratefully received,this year we have chosen The James Hopkins Trust and St Catherine'sChurch, The Leigh. Please place your donation in a sealed envelopein the post box – should you wish your donation to go only to onecharity, please indicate on the envelope otherwise it will be splitequally.

The James Hopkins Trust is a charity which provides practical helpfor severely disabled, life-threatened and life limited young childrenwith nursing needs, aged 5 years and under, living in Gloucestershire.

Wishing you all a HappyChristmas and all best

wishes for 2021.Love Chris, Rita &

Jessica xxx

We wish you all a veryMerry Christmas and a

Happy New Year.

Best wishes Chris & Hayley

SEASON'S GREETING from everyone on the Parish Council. 2020has been a challenge for all kinds of reasons but has helped to bring thecommunity closer together. We wish you all a safe, happy and healthyChristmas and New Year. Looking forward to the new challenges that2021 will bring.

Start planning from the 1st ofDecember onwards. Decoratewindows and outside spaces withlights and festive decorations sowe can all enjoy our journeys inand out of the village and make ita special place to walk aroundwith children and “bubbles”.

From 12th December, post yourcards into the Christmas postbox outside Little Holborn,C h u r c h L a n e . A l l c a r d sMUST display a surname tohelp the elves (Jo and Harriet) -no need for addresses. Last post20th Dec at noon!

Remember the Walking Quizwe enjoyed in lockdown? Let'stry a Walking 'Share YourXmas Cracker'! Put up yourfamily-friendly Christmascracker jokes either outsidehouses or inside windows (BIGWRITING). Answers to go upon 21st.

Hurrah! The government havesaid outdoor singing is allowed(and aloud!). Come and join in aChristmas sing-song on TheGreen. Songbooks provided.Bring your own lanterns, seatingif required, beverages and voice!Starting at 6.30pm until 7.30pm.

Here's a lovely idea, happeningall around the country, shared byCatherine G (see over). At 6pmon Christmas Eve, ring a bell,clap, make some noise, to shareChristmas spirit and help Santafly his sleigh and ending 2020with a sparkle of magic,hope and togetherness - I can'twait to ring my bell! I wonderwhat Santa will bring?

Counting DownTo Christmas...just a few ideas to help makethis a special time for all

Wishing everyone a wonderfulChristmas and a happy, healthyNew Year.Laurence, Karen, Charlotte &Pebbles at Prospect House

A very Happy Christmas to all friendsand neighbours in The Leigh. Keep welland safe and all the very best for a muchbetter 2021. Andrew B

Christmas Greetings from....(many thanks for the generous donations)

I will bebringing aplate of partyfood on sticksto share.

Christmas Sing-Song

If anyone else wants tobring something, pleasemake sure it is suitablefor socially distantsharing, so single portionitems, no cutlery requiredtype thing. Stella B

(please take all sticks etchome with you - Jo)Jo R & Stella B

Thank you to everyone who hascontributed to the Newsletter in2020. Also thanks to Anita forproof-reading and to the manyvolunteers who deliver eachmonth.

New Year WalkThe Annual New Year Walk has been postponed –for obvious reasons.

Hopefully we can try and make up for it in theSpring when things are better and more of us canjoin in without breaking any rules. Nicky W

Vale Wildlife are appealing for oldnewspapers (no magazines, computer/officepaper) as they have almost 200 hedgehogs incare and need the newspapers for bedding.Please drop off to Sue W (Todpool).

Vale Wildlife gets no government fundingand relies purely on donations andfundraising. There are many ways to supportthem (valewildlife.org.uk) for which theywould be extremely grateful. Sue W

Coombe Hill Kitchen Had a lovely take-away curry fromCoombe Hill Kitchen. Local produce used and our Massaman and ThaiGreen Curry were excellent (and piping hot); also it's great to supportlocal business and not have to travel into town. Highly recommended,menu and ability to order online: coombehillkitchen.co.uk Sue W

CHRISTMAS CARDS We are unable tohold coffee mornings in the Church at the momentbut are still making cards in the hope of some incomeas we still have bills to pay. We have two boxes ofmixed Christmas cards that can be browsed through.We are keeping the cost at 8 cards for £1.00. If youwould like to buy cards please let Sue or Hazel knowand we can arrange to get a box to you.

Sue R 01242 680835

& Hazel C 01452 2857180

Neighbourhood Development Plan

I am sure many of you are wondering what progress hasbeen made with The Leigh Neighbourhood Plan. Well I amrelieved to say that after much consultation and rewritingwe are expecting to publish the first draft for publicscrutiny and comment during December.

We will be notifying every Parish resident on thepublication date, and a full version will be put on thevillage website. In view of the current Covid restrictionswe are hoping most people will use the website not only toaccess the report but also to feed back any comments. Forthose who do not have access to a computer a few printedversions will be available from Kate Tilling, Parish Clerk.

If you are not registered on the Leigh website I wouldstrongly recommend you do so by connecting to www.theleighpc.org.uk and registering yourself. Increasingamounts of information to do with our community is postedin the website.

A Merry Christmas to all as we look forward to a better2021. Colin W

Goosey Goosey Gander.....Whilst out walking I found this injured goose in Phillips Field – Icalled Vale Wildlife Hospital & Rehabilitation Centre who came outimmediately. On initial inspection, the Officer thought the leg wasshattered and took it away to the wildlife centre for assessment andtreatment.

Christmas Charity Face Masks

Cindy W and Karen M have been busy again makingChristmas masks, this time in aid of The Jordon WilsonTribute Fund which supports the Bone Cancer ResearchTrust and Reach – helping children with upper limbdifference live life without limit. On sale at CoombeHill Farm Shop. Well done. Jo R

Sunday 13 December10am – 1pm

POP-UP CREATIVE CHRISTMASHandmade gifts for all occasion with 100% of

every item donated to charity

Saturday 5 December9am – 12pm

TASTER MORNING

Browse and sample some deliciousproducts – even pick up a Christmas tree!

Joined by:The Baking Bird

Cow Shed Garden & AntiquesDoodling LucyMumford Crafts

Chocolate OrangePlace Settings (cute!)