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November 20, 2022<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And there\u2019s more \u2026 just because Christmas is coming doesn\u2019t mean we need to close up the community shop yet!!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The photo above was taken by local Dave McArthur, capturing one of those lovely moments that nature is always slipping in for us here in Houghton Valley. If you have photos you would like to share, please send them to us at the email at the bottom of the newsletter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Houghton Valley School Fair <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Sunday 27 November, 10 am \u2013 2 pm<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Houghton Valley School fair is back! As always it will be a fabulous day out for the whole family with all the old favourites such as pony rides, horizontal bungy, bouncy castle, pre loved clothes, toys, books, raffles, crafts, plants, crafts and other games and activities. And all complemented by live music, delicious food and Havana coffee. Please support Zero Waste by bringing your own bags, keep cup, plate, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are bringing plants for the fair, now is the time to make sure they are looking good \u2013 in pots the right size, well rooted, trimmed to look good, and any weeds removed. Plants can be delivered to the plant stall any time between 9 and 10 am.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Playground Design Party<\/h3>\n\n\n
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Sunday 11 December, 12\u00a0 \u2013 3 pm<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The last Houghton Valley Progressive Association meeting for the year will be a meeting with a difference. It will be a picnic and playground design discussion at the playground near Hungerford Road.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The submissions for the WCC designs for a new playground didn\u2019t indicate a clear preference for either of the two proposals, and in fact a reasonable proportion didn\u2019t indicate a preference at all. So there is a general feeling that we need to get together and talk about what is important to us for a new playground. WCC is prepared to commission another design based on a clear consensus on what we would like instead, but this will delay the upgrade to some extent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The programme for the event Is:<\/p>\n\n\n\n