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Methlick & Mid Formartine Councillor Paul Johnston – Local Message
A Resident of Bains Park has reported that cones are up across the B999 north of Tarves towards Keithfield and Methlick. “B999 Tarves to Methlick road at Bains park has just had ‘police slow’ and cones put out across the road. (2030hrs).”
Please be aware that it is NOT advisable to use the B999 south of Tarves at Dinneswood (1/2 mile) due to flooding. It is no longer possible to judge the depth of the water formost cars. Please avoid.
The community orchard in Bede Way, Tarves was the scene for a ceremony, blessing the orchard for the coming year by Susanna Bichard, the local lay preacher for the Kirk and especially to mark the naming of the Orchard Way on Monday 28th December.
A plaque, naming the orchard avenue, Dick’s Way in memory of Richard (Dick) Reville was unveiled at the ceremony by Anne Reville his wife and son John.
The first phase of the community orchard was planted at the beginning of 2015 by PUT community Co-op (Pitmedden Udny Tarves) along with the Tarves amenities group and Community Council.
Orchard Project organiser Paul Johnston said:
“The idea to name the orchard was discussed by all three groups and the idea to name it after Dick was unanimously suggested to Anne to honour the work that Dick had done for all of the village amenities. Flower beds, tubs, Christmas lights, and the hall, all had his helping hands.”
Anne and John Reville with Kirk Lay preacher, Susanna Bichard [right] at the plaque and tree at the bottom of the orchard way.
Paul Johnston explained “People believed that naming the Orchard Way after Dick was a celebration of his achievements. Orchards and gardens are part of the circle of life and as the orchard grows and future generations enjoy its blossom and see its fruits, we can remember those two made our community what it is”
The event was supported by the Community Council represented by its chairman Bob Davidson and David Hekelaar, secretary and others including David Presly from the Melvin Hall Committee.
Mulled cider and fruit drink, with warm mince or apple pies were there for local family and friends who turned out to mark the occasion.
Paul Johnston, thanked Bob Bamlett Chairperson of PUT community cooperative for the assistance with orchard works and asked any local people willing to help in expanding and developing that local orchard and amenities to contact:
tarves-amenity-group@tarves.org.uk or putcommunityorchard@gmail.com
Planting and Blessing with Orchard p[roject organiser Paul Johnston, Anne and John Reville.
The event is to celebrate the passing of the year and to dedicate it in the memory of Richard (Dick) Reville and will be unveiled by Anne his wife. A first new plum tree will be planted to mark the occasion. The Community Orchard is to be expended in the coming year.
As part of the event, there will be a small wassail cup of cider and a blessing of the Orchard by Susanna Bichard.
Friends and neighbours of Dick Reville and those interested in the Orchard are very cordially invited to meander down to the site on Bede Way (Directly opposite the Junction with Manse walk)
Cider, apple juice and mince pies on offer.
Anyone interested in helping or learning more about the local Orchard projects in Tarves and around, please come and speak to Paul Johnston next Monday.
The event is to celebrate the passing of the year and to dedicate it in the memory of Richard (Dick) Reville and will be unveiled by Anne his wife. A first new plum tree will be planted to mark the occasion. The Community Orchard is to be expended in the coming year.
As part of the event, there will be a small wassail cup of cider and a blessing of the Orchard by Susanna Bichard.
Friends and neighbours of Dick Reville and those interested in the Orchard are very cordially invited to meander down to the site on Bede Way (Directly opposite the Junction with Manse walk)
Cider, apple juice and mince pies on offer.
Anyone interested in helping or learning more about the local Orchard projects in Tarves and around, please come and speak to Paul Johnston next Monday.