27/09/2015
I lived in this village throughout my formative years. It shaped me and was a major part in making the 'man' I am today. There were so many influences in the place. The beauty of the surrounding countryside (plum pud, the area around lovelands house, the ponds, the golf course) and of course the people, neighbours and friends - Tim(my) Muir, my mate for so many years - sorry I neglected that friendship when I left home - the gorgeous church (I was in the choir for a while!). The boys brigade (so much better than the scouts!), I will always have a fondness for the place. Recent visits show a much more 'modern' village is in as much as more a residence than a way of life but it is still a wonderful place. I'd love to move back but.... too expensive now. Those who do live there should treasure what they have and strive to keep it a village rather than an expensive escape. Other memories: walks to collie hill or Headley. Caddying, Monties shop, My 1st moped from Stevens (?), gat-guns, the phoenix club, better stop now as this could become a book! Please, can those that live there now keep it a village that we that lived there before will still recognise (we'll always love it!). Oh, and thanks for visiting this page, hopefully you like the content and will keep the traditional village values alive...