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February 5, 2022.

Tomorrow, 6th February, marks the 70th anniversary of my Accession in 1952. It is a day that, even after 70 years, I still remember as much for the death of my father, King George VI, as for the start of my reign.

As we mark this anniversary, it gives me pleasure to renew to you the pledge I gave in 1947 that my life will always be devoted to your service.

As I look ahead with a sense of hope and optimism to the year of my Platinum Jubilee, I am reminded of how much we can be thankful for. These last seven decades have seen extraordinary progress socially, technologically and culturally that have benefitted us all; and I am confident that the future will offer similar opportunities to us and especially to the younger generations in the United Kingdom and I am fortunate to have had the steadfast and loving support of my family. I was blessed that in Prince Philip I had a partner willing to carry out the role of consort and unselfishly make the sacrifices that go with it. It is a role I saw my own mother perform during my father’s reign.

This anniversary also affords me a time to reflect on the goodwill shown to me by people of all nationalities, faiths and ages in this country and around the world over these years. I would like to express my thanks to you all for your support. I remain eternally grateful for, and humbled by, the loyalty and affection that you continue to give me. And when, in the fullness of time, my son Charles becomes King, I know you will give him and his wife Camilla the same support that you have given me; and it is my sincere wish that, when that time comes, Camilla will be known as Queen Consort as she continues her own loyal service.

And so as I look forward to continuing to serve you with all my heart, I hope this Jubilee will bring together families and friends, neighbours and communities – after some difficult times for so many of us – in order to enjoy the celebrations and to reflect on the positive developments in our day-to-day lives that have so happily coincided with my reign.

Your Servant

Elizabeth R.

It’s an unseasonably warm and a very subdued New Year’s Eve but as always it’s time to reflect on the year past and to make plans for the year to come.

Adderley has shone brightly over the last twelve months despite the restrictions imposed because of the pandemic. We had our Stone Hunt, our Scarecrow Trail and a great Halloween at the Village Hall. Not to mention another amazing visit from Santa and Mrs Claus, and Adderley Lights Up 21, just amazing.

It’s time to thank all those who quietly worked hard behind the scenes as well as those who proposed, organised, participated or just came to support. You know who you are and we send you a big thank you for making Adderley the place that it is.

The year to come promises lots of opportunities for  Adderley to show its bright side. Not least we have a Jubilee Year which will be celebrated in June. There will be tree plantings and Big Breakfasts and celebrations and we would love to hear what you think.

The Adderley Heritage Trail will see its launch and we hope lots of you will want to be involved in something that’s important for Adderley Parish so watch out for that.

And Finally a last thank you for 2021 from the Adderley Parish Website and the Adderley Village Facebook Page to all of you who support us and a heartfelt wish for a Happy 2022.

Adderley, A Nice Place To Be!

We are grateful to Barbara Slack for highlighting a Government Consultation which is due to close on the 12th January 2022. This consultation concerning the  phasing out of fossil fuel heating in homes off the gas grid (that’s Adderley) will affect all of us in the parish in some way.

You should, if you can, read the consultation document available from the URL below and respond. It is the intention of the Parish Council to put in a response because we feel that these proposals will have a disproportionate impact on rural homes.

Click here to view the consultation

Ohh Noes, The Pandemic strikes again. We have had to cancel Carols Round The Village again this year BUT there’s a possibility of Carols Round The Tree. Up for that? Well, hop over to AVH and complete the Poll to say that you’ll be there.

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You have until Friday (tomorrow) to cast your vote.