WCA NEWSLETTER No 167 February 2019

Westfield Community Association Newsletter
No. 167 February 2019
e are rapidly heading into Spring, with the early daffodils already on the
W verge at Churchfield and gardens, but we must acknowledge the huge
efforts put into Westfield over the Christmas season. Again, the infamous
Christmas Lights did not disappoint unlike the weather, with thanks to all those
residents who switch on providing a spectacular display for people to enjoy. A
big thank you to those who went out in the dark, cold and wet to collect
donations from the visitors for St Michael’s Hospice with this year’s figure
reaching another magnificent total of £8187.57 (see page 26).
Carols Round the Christmas Tree was on a fine night with a good turnout
enhanced by the Community Choir, with grateful thanks to Jean Tomsett for yet
again hosting this WCA event and making the delicious homemade soup;
mince pies were also available, thanks to Leah. It has become increasingly
difficult for Janice to drum up wind players each year but how pleased we are
for their accompaniment - many thanks to them, particularly Janice.
The Christmas Tree festival in the church was supported by individuals and
clubs, with thanks to Margaret for her coordination once again.
Looking forward, the WCA is not organising a Village Fete this year. Despite it
being an agenda item at meetings and in the last newsletter, no one has
volunteered to take on the organisation of this event. Other fund-raising
activities for the WCA are being considered.
Volunteers are desperately needed by many of our organisations to help, and
then take over from, those who have been ‘in post’ for so long. The Hub very
nearly went, see page 20, and if you play bowls, see page 40 - these are only a
couple of examples but you will see in these pages that the Lunch Club, Scouts,
Football, Tennis Club, Parish Council etc., all need bodies and preferably busy
people who can fit in a little bit of time for their community.
Comments are still made about Westfield being a friendly village, let’s keep it
that way.
Finally, on a personal note, my Christmas day saw the arrival of Arthur
Joseph Leslie Filsell to my Tim and Sarah, a brother for 2 year old
Tabitha - all determined to keep Grandma busy for a few years.
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