Happy 70th Birthday, Kermit the Frog!
Celebrating a Legend from the Pond to the World Stage It’s not easy being green – but somehow, Kermit the Frog has made it look effortless for 70 […]
Sizzling Sausage Rolls and Cakes with Character Lovely Jubbly Tea Room Returns for the Summer Fete
If there’s one stall you definitely don’t want to miss at this year’s Kempsey Summer Fete, it’s the return of the much-loved Lovely Jubbly Tea Room! 🍰 From the […]
Hearts Soared on Main Road – The Lawns Celebrates VE Day 80 in Style
Our hearts are truly soaring here at The Lawns Nursing Home after a day filled with pride, joy, and unforgettable community spirit. To mark the 80th anniversary of […]
A New Chapter in Church History: Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost Becomes First American Pope – Leo XIV
On 8th May 2025, as the world paused to remember the 80th anniversary of VE Day, another historic event quietly unfolded in Vatican City: the […]
Commemorating VE Day 80, from the Editor
Today, May 8th 2025, marks 80 years since Victory in Europe Day – a day etched into our national memory. It was on this day in […]
Book to Read This Week: A Journey Through War, Courage & Resilience
This week, we’re diving into the gripping world of historical war fiction—a genre that doesn’t just tell stories, but honours memory, sacrifice, and the complex […]
The Kempsey Village Fete is Coming – And So is Your Envelope!
It’s nearly that time again… bunting, raffle prizes, cake stalls and that unbeatable community buzz – yes, the Kempsey Church Fete is just around the corner, […]
Make the Most of May in Your Garden
With May in full swing and the days stretching longer, now is a perfect time to get outside and give your garden some love. Whether […]
Brookend Lane: The Sequel (Now with Traffic Lights!)
Heads up, folks — the excitement never ends in Kempsey. Brookend Lane is getting a little makeover between the 5th and 7th of May, and yes, […]
May the 4th Be With You
It’s Bank Holiday Sunday, it’s May the 4th, and the force is STRONG in the village today. We’ve got not one, but TWO epic events happening […]