As we approach the season of Easter, and the death and new life of our Lord, the children of the Parish see signs of new life around us - the snowdrops and crocus in the garden, the lambs and calves in the field, and the growing buds on the trees which a short time ago appeared dead.  ‘Tis a season of contrasts, the sorrow of Good Friday and the joy of Easter morn - for we know that this is snot the end, but a new beginning to the story.  But we remember how those of Jesus’ friends must have felt as they saw their Lord dying on the cross.

    As always, our Lenten season started with the Feast of the Pancakes on Shrove Tuesday, whence the Knights of St George, ably led by Sir Tony, didst mix and stir, and pour and flip, that all might be fed.  And the choir didst serenade with homage to the humble pancake, which words are scribed herein.

    As always, on Good Friday, the children of the Parish shall join together with those of other faiths that all might walk in the way of the Cross, through the village.  Other services are listed on the eleventh page of this Chronicle.

    Lord Dolphin has commanded that all should prepare for the Spring Fayre, with the gathering of elephants, the sorting of clothing, the baking of pies, and the offering of services, that the coffers of the Parish (which are sadly declining) shall be filled.  

    On the eve of the Sunday of Palms, there is planned a Dinner of Pots and marvellous moving pictures, to teach us of the children of other countries with whom we share, being to them as parents, and giving of our love and our treasury that they might eat, learn and play, being no longer in need.

    Lady Dolphin and her minions do wish to thank all those who did delve into their closets and chests that those who ply the seas to deliver our goods shall be kept warm.  Many were the boxes and bags which were filled to be delivered to the Mission.  For the Children of the Parish are generous to those in need, and herein are listed some of the ways in which others have been helped in ways many and various.

    As this Chronicle is written, we look forward to hearing of the Cycle to Walk which Sir Ramesh shall take - that he shall wheel many miles each day that others shall know of the crippling disease.  For ‘tis needed that sheckels shall be raised that ways shall be found to solve the problems cause by this illness.

    May you enjoy the coming of Spring -

    Lady Ed