April 2008 Archive

Alan Titchmarsh opens new St. Lawrence Peace Garden  28/4/08

This afternoon's opening of the Peace Garden by the Island's High Sherrif, Alan Titchmarsh, has been a huge success.  Arriving just before 3.00pm, he made his way through the crowds of people, bidding everyone a good afternoon.  After a thought provoking speech, he then cut the ribbon and officially declared the Peace Garden open to rapturous applause.

He then went on to plant a tree with The Bishop and Dave Trevan who went to Kew College with Alan Titchmarsh.

A very big thankyou goes out to all the people involved in planning, designing and planting of the garden with special thanks to Alan Titchmarsh for taking time out of his busy schedule to visit our lovely village and do the honours.

The Isle of Wight College has an article on the Students work at the Peace Garden;

http://www.iwightc.ac.uk/news.php?id=86 

Peace Garden Gallery

New Novel from Christopher Russell 

The latest novel for children by St Lawrence writer, Christopher Russell, was published last month [March 2008] by Penguin. Written for 9 - 12 year olds, Scarper Jack and The Bloodstained Room, has been described as " brimming with action and adventure." A lot of adults are apparently enjoying it too !

Chris' website is www.christopherrussell.co.uk