In the words of a small boy leaving Treasure Island Kids Zone, “Mum, this is the best day in the whole of my life”. On that measure alone this year's Fun Day was a resounding success. The headliners…the Axemen were great and again the spectacle of the Pipes and Drums was awesome…but around 6000 of you were there, so you will know all of that.

Some of the elderly people in our community celebrated Silver Sunday in style at the Methodist Hall today. 55 people were entertained by everyone's favourite, Alan McGurk with his magic show before tucking in to a delicious Cottage Pie, followed by apple crumble and trifle cooked by volunteers, Judi, Sarah, Shona, Danusia, Sue, Lisa and Cindy.

Adults' Favourite

1st  - Mary Poppins
2nd - Mike's Photo Booth
3rd  - Snow White & the Seven Dwarves

Thank you and well done to those people who turned out today to take part in the Great Mortimer Spring Clean Litter Pick. We have amassed some big heaps for WBC to pick up on Monday/Tuesday. It would have been even better with more people, so, if your road or favourite area still looks rather litter-ridden, make a note to be sure to take part next year.

We've just finished another very successful Mortimer & Area Sports Weekend

We all know that Mortimer is the best place in the world – it’s why many of us feel it is worth doing lots of voluntary work to enhance it further. But it is very special to have that work acknowledged by the outside world, in particular by Her Majesty The Queen.

Usually, an excursion to London for me means a family sightseeing tour warranting flat, comfortable walking shoes, clothes for all weathers and a picnic-filled rucksack. An invitation from the Queen, to attend a garden party at Buckingham Palace, therefore called for a whole new rethink, careful strategic planning and of course, a shopping trip!