Is there a new spirit of
activism, which many people thought had disappeared, in Cranfield? Cranfield apathy used to be
mentioned with a sigh. Some recent developments suggest things might be (a)changin'. LOL
One good example of the change was the refurbishment and reopening of the village hall. After years crumbling it is now looking ready for the 21st century. The Sounds
Familiar event in the hall on 19 May brought two very popular local
institutions together. I’m afraid I was glued to the European Cup Final but I
know that the concert was a great send off for the building’s second century. Roll on 2111.
Likewise two major events, the Party in the
Park and Cranfest are due to kick off on Tuesday and July 7.
Like the other co-organisers of PITP I have been taken aback at the
support shown by local businesses. And it’s notable that long-term residents
have started to ask if the village fete could be revived on the back of the
momentum. Who knows?
And Cranfest is building up to be quite an
event, so well done the Football Club for putting all the time and effort in.
Fingers crossed for their weather forecast as well.
The last example to come to mind is the
campaign to Save the Carps. This is a tough one given the large amount of money
needed to assemble a strong business plan and buy it out. I’ve known Dick Peake
a long time and if anyone can lead the Carpenter’s Arms to the promised land - and a well deserved pint - it’s him. So, a considerable work in progress.
But we all need to fight to save our public
places and public houses are part of that. When M and I go out for a drink we leave our smartphones at
home and forsake the telly. The result, amazingly enough, is a conversation. Good grief what would happen if we all
started doing that?
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