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We hope that you’re all safe and well and continuing to stick to the Lockdown rules.

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Unfortunately during this Coronavirus pandemic many people have lost their lives. If you have suffered the loss of a loved one, a friend or anyone close to you please remember that you can talk to someone.

You can call the Samaritans on 116 123 for free or visit www. counselling-directory.org.uk/ bereavement.html for a list of local Counsellors. Please don’t suffer alone.

If you’re struggling to feed yourself or your family please contact the Trussell Trust on 01722580180 or there are a few more local Food Banks if you can search online.

For Valentines Day, why not order an Afternoon tea delivery or you could order a 3 course dinner with Prosecco to be delivered from your local Restaurant as many of them are now offering a takeaway service. Most local Florists are still operating and offering a delivery service too. Whatever you’re doing throughout February, we hope that you

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HEAVENLY HELLEBORES I fell in love with Hellebores a few years ago after an early spring visit to the Botanical Gardens in Cambridge where there are some beautiful displays. They provide a spring garden with elegant colour, and I admit to being quite excited when they appear.

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