I can’t quite believe that we are already 6 months into 2024 and I really hope that after such a wet start to the year that we see plenty of sun over the summer months.
I would like to start this month’s update with a welcome to new Thirteen member Tim Shute, we are all looking forward to working with Tim in the coming years.
This month members of the Thirteen will once again be organising the Annual Community BBQ, this will take place on the Millennium Green at 6pm on Friday 14th June. For those of you who have never attended this event, the BBQ is provided by the Feoffees and Thirteen to all residents free of charge – please bring with you any chairs, picnic blankets and drinks. This is a wonderful opportunity for us all to meet up with friends, old and new - All are welcome.
Dates for your Diary
· 14th June – 6pm Community BBQ on the Millennium Green
· 7th September – Heritage Weekend
· 14th September - The Annual Beating of the Bounds
The Feoffees are Trustees of several charities, providing financial support to individuals and groups within Tetbury, with a particular focus on education, supporting apprentices and clubs and organisations working in our community. Over the next few months, I plan to introduce some of our members to you and I will start with myself – many of you know me, but for those who don’t – I am Lance Vick, Chair of the Feoffees, I have been a Feoffee for 29 years this month and before that I was a member of the Thirteen for 15 years and I believe that to be a Feoffee is the highest honour in our town. I have lived in Tetbury all my life and my favourite view of Tetbury is Chipping Steps. If you see me or any of our Feoffee or Thirteen members, please see hello, we would be pleased to meet you.
If you think we may be able to help you or if you are a member of a group who could be helped with a grant, please visit our website - www.thefeoffeesoftetbury.co.uk – where you can also find out more about the work we do in our town. Finally, if you would like to volunteer to help us, please get in touch or speak to one of our members.
Lance Vick – Chairman