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Mike spent the morning replacing the nylon engagement gear and Andy H and Dom took it out and have managed to grit the whole run. The gritter though developed another problem – never a dull moment for the Snow Team at the moment! A temporary repair with tape was made but the gritter is back in the critical care ward and we’ll have to hope that Mike can repair the latest fault. We really are very grateful to all our volunteers who are doing everything possible to keep the village moving. Anne Mayes

An above and beyond award tonight for Andy B and Dom who went out to grit but found that the gritting wheel wasn’t spinning today. They improvised by spreading by hand which meant one of them sitting on the gritter…..Mike is going up tomorrow to have a look, hopefully it’s a part for which we have a spare. If it’s not then I’m afraid that our gritting is going to be severely affected. Today they’ve managed most of the route but not all so again, please take great care. Anne Mayes

The volunteers aren’t going out tonight – no, they’re not on strike, but Highways have gritted the Secondary Routes and did the hill earlier. Anne Mayes

The volunteers are in for a busy time at the moment with this prolonged cold spell with ice and a dusting of snow forecast. Our thanks go to Nige and our new volunteer Andy H who kindly went out tonight and gritted the hill for us.
If you’re new to the village, do please treat the hill with respect, we only go out once per night and showers or a run off can diminish the effect of the grit which has been spread the length of the hill. Stay safe – and warm! Anne Mayes

Our thanks to Dave and Joe who kindly went out tonight and gritted the hill for us. Anne Mayes