National Grief on Armistice Day in 1919 must have been rather different from the Remembrance Day today when at War Memorials we remember the dead of various conflicts. In 1919 they were mostly concerned with the dead of the "Great War".

Of course the mourners of 1919 had no idea that they not only had the last war to think about. In all too brief a time another "World War" loomed, and more names to add to war memorials post 1945. Since 1945 in living memory, a long list of conflicts have happened - Korea, Suez, Kenya, Bosnia, The Gulf, Iraq, The Falklands, and now Afghanistan. Our losses go on !

I salute those in Wooton Bassett who line the streets with silent tribute for the fallen of the present day.

Please help us with the Poppy Appeal this year by collecting to help the those present day families who have lost so much, and the war generation, sometimes too frail to look after themselves. Contact me by phone, or  write to me.

The next Bring & Take Morning for Thursley and Elstead will be on Saturday 12^th September, 2009.

Do your bit to help out fast disappearing landfill sites and bring your unwanted goods to Thursley Village Hall between 10 am and 12 noon and take away anything you fancy - no money changes hands.  You can bring anything so long as it's not toxic or hazardous and electrical goods must be in working order.  If you have nothing to bring just come along and see if there's something you would like.  Light refreshments will be available as well as cakes and plants for sale.  In addition, this time, there will be a display of recycled items, a working wormery and, it is hoped, Peter Hill, Surrey County Council's compost adviser will be present to answer your composting queries.

All queries on this event to:

We are delighted to have cast the Pantomime Cinderella which will be staged in Elstead Village Hall 29 - 31 October 2009 (including a Matinee).  However we are still requiring a further three people as Chorus, and a drummer to accompany our Musical Director on the piano.  Anyone interested should contact Denise Cleaver on 01252-703 739.