Bugle falls silent

It's a great shame when you just don't have the time to think. Work is so busy that it takes over your life and then the little things that bring enjoyment go out of the window. Bishops Offley Bugle has suffered from a lack of attention on my part and a lack of contributors and contributions on your part, dear readers (all three of you).

There's much to write about in our lovely little hamlet: the coming and passing of the seasons, wildlife wonders, local events - particularly on the Millennium Green, local gossip, the state of buildings that are falling down, not to mention sections that have been hijacked by unscrupulous lawyers seeking to sell their velocipedes!

So, what's the answer? The answer is ...