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Best Kept Village Competition

From : Michael Bromley Gardner (Clerk to Parish Council)

BEST KEPT VILLAGE COMPETITION

  • This year Hankerton isn’t in the ‘Best Kept Village’ competition – having won the Small Villages trophy last year, we now spend 2 years in the ‘Laurence Kitching Winner of Winners’ competition, competing against the winners of all 3 size categories from the past 2 years.
  • Our judging period is 1-31 July – the judges will visit on one day in the month.
  • As always, the key is – don’t drop litter, and pick up any you see.

Tetbury Secret Gardens

From : Jilly Hawkesworth

Not long to go now until your opportunity to discover the hidden gems of Tetbury at our Secret Gardens event! Tickets are still available to purchase from Tetbury Hardware Store and Tetbury Secret Gardens – Sunday 22 June 2025 – Friends of Tetbury Hospital. The weather forecast is looking splendid so please come and join us on this exclusive occasion in the glorious sunshine.

We are delighted to announce that we have added an extra garden giving you the advantage to explore 12 exquisite private gardens, each offering a unique blend of beauty and tranquillity. Many of these gardens are dog-friendly and provide refreshments, ensuring a delightful day for all those who purchase tickets.

Money raised by the event will be used to fund a new X-ray machine at Tetbury Hospital Trust.

Bunny – A Celebration

From : Abby Lees-Smith

We now have the arrangements in place for Dad’s funeral. The crematorium will just be family and very close friends. 

But for anyone else who would like to join us we are having a celebration of Dad’s motoring life at Winkworth Farm in Lea, at 2pm on Tuesday 17th June. 

I would love to see everyone there and if people are able to come I’d like to know so that I can get an idea on numbers for the caterers.  Apparently they need to know by the middle of next week (11th).

Also to note:
No flowers
Bright clothes
Interesting car if possible

If you plan to come please let me know :

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Bunny Lees-Smith

I am sad to report that this lovely man passed away on Wednesday night.
Bunny was what I would call a “proper chap”. Always helpful, known by everyone, always welcoming, and fun to be with.

Probably best known by most for his love of all things automotive and always involved in village events.

I have many memories of Bunny but the ones that always stick with me are ones like this :

He’ll be missed by many, many people.

His daughter Abby has also asked me to pass on :

“Perhaps you could add something from me in terms of thanking all the those who have helped my dad over the last few years – many of whom went far beyond what was expected”

Goodbye Bunny.

Hope Church Event 4 May

From : Sue Jones

“We are sceptical of claims for the ability of random mutation and natural selection to account for the complexity of life. Careful examination of the evidence for Darwinian theory should be encouraged.”

This is the opinion of more than 1000 doctorate scientists see www.dissentfromdarwin.org

“Because no scientist can show how Darwin’s mechanism can produce the complexity of life, every scientist should be sceptical” says biologist Douglas Axe. He adds, “ the fact that most won’t admit to this exposes the unhealthy effect of peer pressure on scientific discourse”

Honest debate is needed on this most important issue. Next weekend there is an opportunity to do just that! There will be a time for questions following the afternoon session. Come along and have your say.

More information from Sue Jones 07533621363.

Creation Poster pdf