We tend to hear bad news first and at highest volume – like the problems of our youth in the high street – so it was especially heartening to learn a wonderful balancing story while chatting over a coffee at The White Hart the other day. I was wondering about the the tables and chairs outside the White Hart only to learn that they are left in peace – so to it appears are the picnic tables outside The Loft. Long may it last that Shefford continues as a civilised place and let those of us who are involved in promoting community spirit also continue to encourage the best in community behaviour so we can all enjoy being here. As we move into the New Year of 2020 this is a good time to think of what you could do to participate in the Community Festival in September – just come up with an idea to join all the many other activities and notify us on the website here.