You may not realise that:
– The ages of the four members of the Parish Council range from 70 to 77
– All the members of the Village Hall Committee are over 70
– Most of the regular Village Hall helpers are in their 70s and 80s
– Seven of The Friends of Holcot are in their 70s; another three are over 80
– Almost all the ladies in the Gardening Group are in their 70s
– The volunteer who regularly climbs a stone spiral staircase and up an almost vertical ladder to maintain the village church clock is 82.
Crazy isn’t it…
No village – even one as small as Holcot – should have to rely on its oldest residents to manage these vital activities. It’s neither fair nor sustainable to expect them to do so.
We need the next generation – people in their 40s, 50s and 60s – to stand up and be counted. To get involved, take the reins and join the party. To bring with them new ideas, new enthusiasm, new energy, and new skills.
Our village needs your involvement
Because, the simple truth is: without your input these activities will soon cease to exist. So please, embrace the challenge and have an impact on the future of your village. Click on this link for more information about joining the Parish Council.
And to find out about joining the Village Hall team, The Friends of Holcot or the Gardening Group please email: editor@holcotvillage.co.uk
Thank you all.
