We’re all extremely sad to see Stephen and Pam leaving the village. They’ve made a significant contribution to the life of the village for the last 20 years and they will be sorely missed.

Their departure will leave a long lasting void in the heart of our community.

Their vacation of St Andrews Cottage also has a significant impact in the short term – NO INTERNET ACCESS for the Reading Room!!

For over two years now, Stephen and Pam have facilitated access to the world wide web by sharing their Internet connection. With their departure we’ll have to find another way to get our ‘connection fix’.

Their are a few potential solutions but, to be honest, I’ve just not had  time to test these over the last few weeks.

Today, I’m working for the NHS in York and Northallerton but should be back by mid afternoon. My hope is to be in the Reading Room as usual to help with problems as usual – if a little later then normal, and somewhat hampered by having no Internet. I’m also looking to start work on this years Duck Race tickets, so unless your problem is urgent, it will probably be best to postpone any planned visit this week until next.

Hopefully, ‘normal service’ will be resumed in due course – and of course, the Internet will be a great way to keep in touch with Stephen and Pam…..