A much-increased band of carol singers brought Christmas joy to Fishpool – and supported a collection for our local food bank.

We’ve had a wonderful response to the Living Advent Calendar, with some beautiful and extremely creative windows.

The grand finale of Fishpool’s Coronation Picnic Lunch was a presentation of a ‘thank you’ card to the guest of honour – Michael Tutton MBE, otherwise known as ‘Mick the Milk’. Mick, who is renowned for his acts of kindness as much as delivering our daily pinta, is retiring after more than 40 years. He is pictured here, with Madeleine Sansom, being presented with his card and a photobook of the many dogs who eagerly awaited the arrival of his stash of treats each day. A stret