Landkey Village

Closing day. Janette and Michelle mark the closure of Lyncroft Stores in style! Courtesy of Charles Waldron, 24th September 2022

The village Remembrance ceremony on 14th November was well attended and wreaths were laid on behalf of Landkey Parish Council, St Paul's Church and the Cornish family, whose relation is listed among those names of the fallen from the First World War on the war memorial. Courtesy of Charles Waldron, 14th November 2021

On behalf of Landkey Millennium Green Trust, Michael Gee was presented with the Landkey Community Shield for its contribution to the wellbeing of the community, especially during the Covid lockdowns. Richard Halliday (Chairman, Landkey PC) made the presentation at the Millennium Green's 21st birthday celebrations on 4th September 2021. Courtesy of Charles Waldron, 7th September 2021

Parish Council Chairman, Richard Halliday, lays a wreath at the village war memorial at the Act of Remembrance on 8th November 2020. Courtesy of Charles Waldron, 8th November 2020

The crop of mazzards on the Millennium Green this year is plentiful, helped by the recent warm weather. Courtesy of Charles Waldron, 25th June 2020

We are emerging from a very wet and stormy winter only to have to face the threat of coronavirus. Whilst we worry about all that, spring is arriving in Landkey as these daffodils in the lower playing field show - and lift the spirits! Courtesy of Charles Waldron, 20th March 2020

Coco the donkey played an important role in the St Paul's Church Nativity play on 15th December 2019. She carried Isabelle Ley (left) as Mary into the church, while her brother, Joseph, took the part of Joseph - of course! Courtesy of Charles Waldron, 16th December 2019

A garland of knitted poppies adorned the war memorial in readiness for Remembrance Sunday, 2019. Numbering 365, one for each day of the year since Remembrance Day last year, they were knitted by village residents Karen Trigger, Sue Ackland, Anita Thorne and Liz Davies. Their work is much appreciated and led to a round of applause at the Act of Remembrance on 10th November. Courtesy of Charles Waldron, 13th November 2019

Chris James (left), on behalf of St Paul's Church, led the village Remembrance service on 10th November 2019. John Hayes bore the Burma Star Association standard while Tom Wilks (green beret) and Bill Parker laid wreaths on behalf of St Paul's Church and Landkey Parish Council, respectively. Courtesy of Charles Waldron, 13th November 2019

A colourful display of vintage tractors including Massey Fergusons, Internationals and Fordsons attracted the attention of many visitors to the Landkey Show on 27th July 2019. Here, Ella and Christian Delacour are pictured in front of their Nuffield which dates, probably, from the 1950s. Courtesy of Charles Waldron, 27th July 2019

The Dog Agility display proved popular with visitors to the Landkey Show on 27th July 2019. Courtesy of Charles Waldron, 27th July 2019

Bill Parker introduced each entrant in the Dog Agility display at the Landkey Show on 27th July 2019. Courtesy of Charles Waldron, 27th July 2019

Tom Wilks was on the receiving end of many wet sponges at the "Soak the Vicar" attraction at the St Paul's Church Garden Party on 29th June 2019! Courtesy of Charles Waldron, 3rd July 2019

Bluebells and red campions in Harford Woods on 4th May 2019. Courtesy of Charles Waldron, 4th May 2019

The mazzard trees on the Millennium Green were starting to blossom at the beginning of April 2019. Courtesy of Charles Waldron, 8th April 2019

The St Paul's Nativity play attracted many people into the church on Sunday 23rd December 2018 and, among them, was a large proportion of children. Angela Bellamy was not short, therefore, of actors for the play which she directed without having had a rehearsal. She did a commendable job, though, and was able to use the many willing helpers at her disposal to retell the story of Jesus' birth. In the picture, members of the "cast" gather around Joseph and Mary (centre) for a photocall. The angels are at the back with shepherds and sheep joining in! Courtesy of Charles Waldron, 23rd December 2018

The St Paul's Church Carols by Candlelight service, held on 20th December 2018, was enjoyed by many Landkey residents, with most of the pews being filled for the occasion. This blurred image captures, perhaps, some of the magical atmosphere of a carol service, with real candles adding to the feel. Courtesy of Charles Waldron, 22nd December 2018

The Remembrance service and wreath-laying ceremony on Sunday 11th November 2018 were attended by many, possibly over 100, Landkey residents. The service and ceremony were both led by Chris James, clergy member of St Paul's Church, who was supported by many others associated with St Paul's Church and village organisations. Here, Chris (left) pauses before the Act of Remembrance began just before 11am, exactly 100 years after the signing of the Armistice in France in 1918. He is joined by John Hayes (Standard Bearer for the Burma Star Association), Lieutenant Tom Wilks and Colour Sergeant David Green, both of whom were about to lay wreaths. Courtesy of Charles Waldron, 11th November 2018

Happy birthday, Joan! Landkey resident Joan Dearle celebrated her 90th birthday on 18th October 2018 and was joined by many friends and relations in Landkey village hall for a party. A good time was had by all! Courtesy of Charles Waldron, 18th October 2018

Stage 2 of the Tour of Britain cycle race passed through Landkey at around 1:40pm on Monday 3rd September 2018. The first cyclists to appear in Blakeshill Road formed a peloton of 5 riders and, in the picture, these are (from the front), Matthew Teggart (Ireland), Alessandro Tonelli (Italy), Scott Davies (Wales), Cameron Meyer (Australia) and (partially hidden) Erick Rowsell (UK). The main group of 191 followed a few minutes later. Courtesy of Charles Waldron, 6th September 2018

The main group of cyclists passes though the village during the Tour of Britain on 3rd September 2018. Courtesy of Charles Waldron, 6th September 2018

Janette prepares spectators to cheer the cyclists! Courtesy of Charles Waldron, 5th September 2018

The St Paul's Church fair on 30th June 2018 was a very enjoyable occasion. Held at the Old Manor, Landkey, various attractions had been organised, including "Soak the Vicar"! With temperatures approaching 30C, Revd Shaun O'Rourke (in the picture), felt that it was no hardship being doused with cool water! Courtesy of Charles Waldron, 2nd July 2018

Edward Buckingham, who now lives in Melbourne Australia, gave a talk at The Castle Inn on 24th June 2018 to Landkey residents about his relations who used to live in the village. Courtesy of Charles Waldron, 25th June 2018

Bluebells in Harford Woods on 7th May 2018. Courtesy of Charles Waldron, 14th June 2018

The newly-installed Bishop of London, The Rt Revd Dame Sarah Mullally, led the Easter Sunday service at St Paul's Church. The service included a rededication of the organ which had been recently returned after being restored. Here, she is being presented with flowers, and a gift from the restorer, held by Eileen MacCaig. Also with her are (l-r), Revd John Ewington, Hazel Price (churchwarden) and Peter Rozzell, Reader. Courtesy of Charles Waldron, 2nd April 2018

Bishop Sarah stands beside the newly-rededicated organ in St Paul's Church on Easter Sunday 2018, accompanied by (l-r) Bob Loveridge (organist), Eileen MacCaig (churchwarden), Revd John Ewington, Hazel Price (churchwarden) and Peter Rozzell, Reader. Courtesy of Charles Waldron, 2nd April 2018

Bishop Sarah Mullally rededicates the newly-refurbished organ in St Paul's Church on Easter Sunday 2018. Courtesy of Charles Waldron, 2nd April 2018

A picture of William Gould, in 1936 an octogenarian Landkey resident, who reminisced about his life in the village and church over a period stretching back as far as the late 19th century. A newspaper article written in 1936 is reproduced on the website (see News Blogs) and we are grateful to Eric Price for providing this clipping. Courtesy of Eric Price, 5th January 2018

The Nativity Play, held at St Paul's Church on 17th December 2017, was enjoyed by the many people who came along for the occasion. A number of children were present and were keen to take part in the retelling of the story of Jesus' birth. Here, the crib scene is shown, having been recreated in the choir area of the church and on which Revd Shaun O'Rourke (left) looks approvingly. The play was led very ably by Angela Bellamy and her efforts were much appreciated. Courtesy of Charles Waldron, 18th December 2017