The wet summer has encouraged the plants to prosper in the garden, and some of them have had to be cut back. Others will have got their roots down and will show growth next year.
One problem has been with the fountain. On two occasions small stones have been put down the spout, completely blocking it. Judging by what has been seen this has probably been done by young children who are fascinated by water and pebbles.
Here's a thought - was the fountain erected as a plaything? Is it sensible to allow young chidren to scrabble over the stones, or put thier hands in the less than clean water. Or let them interfere with the water flow?
Thanks to Richard Williams the blockages have been twice cleared, and Ian Jemison has made a cap to fit over the spout.
The fountain was paid for as a remembrance for a loved villager. Let's keep it flowing as was intended.