AS I sit here along on this New Year's eve, I reminisce about better happier times at Halmore, mostly with songs being sung by all my, then, dear family the lovely personality of my father with this song remembered: inspiring for humanity perhaps as follows:-

"For old times sake

Don't let our emnities live

For old times sake

Let us forget and "Forgive"

Life's too short to quarrel

Hearts to precious to break

So shake hands and let us be friends (everybody)

For old times sake.

Many families fall out at Christmas due to stress perhaps and foolish men and women who drink alcohol (I knew that at the pub in Purton, thank god I am not part of that anymore) let go any anger it is a most destructive emotion. (I know) "Happy New Year" to all readers of your excellent paper.

Jenny Lord

Cambridge House

Woodmancote