A mob of Grainger’s consultants line up to persuade residents of the virtue of their scheme. East Hagbourne Pavilion, July 2015.

Our local MP Ed Vaizey is ceremonially opening the Pavilion in East Hagbourne at 12.30 this Saturday, 9th January. Our Parish Council friends tell us that all are welcome.

I am sure Ed will be delighted to see such a fine building. Particularly as it’s in the right place, is needed, wanted and planed.

Ed’s on the record supporting the Green Gap cause. He is a fan of both town and village but thinks “Coalescence of the settlements is not an option”. We could not agree more and will there on Saturday to thank him for his continued support.

Come along. Say hello. Remind him how strongly we feel.