Here we are again – soon be Xmas! Its only October but it won’t be long. The musicians have had their first rehearsal (with a big thank you to Karen Hughes for bringing together such a talented group of players). This year they’ve composed special arrangements for you to enjoy!

We have planted a baby Xmas tree on Beaumont Green, very kindly donated by Gelsmoor Christmas Tree Farm. Its looking strong and healthy and hopefully over the years will grow up with the children of the village who will one day bring their children to the event. We’ll do our very best to look after it to ensure we won’t have to cut down any more trees for our Xmas celebrations.

Look forward to seeing you there (can’t promise snow again but who knows!).

Richard and Jack from Robert Lewis Signs (Swadlincote) installing a lovely new information board at Coleorton Wood. The parish council secured a small grant to fund the new signage and together with the Coleorton and New Lount Volunteer Group designed the new board. The children of Viscount Beaumont’s primary school were asked to get involved and name the rides – the grassy trails that twist and turn through the wood – and you will see their chosen names on the map. The volunteer group will shortly be creating some rustic signs to install on the rides so you know where you are!