According to the Environment Agency, over five million people in England live and work in properties at risk of flooding from rivers or the sea, whilst more face flood threats from groundwater, surface water, sewers, and reservoirs.

Gocompare have put together a guide to preparing for a flood and protecting your property - https://www.gocompare.com/home-insurance/limiting-flood-risk-and-damage/

In extreme conditions you won't be able to stop flood water, and you should always put personal safety above attempts to protect property and possessions. Despite this, there are steps that you can take to keep water out, to buy yourself time to preserve property and possessions, and to limit the damage that flood water does.

Much appreciated volunteers grabbing a spade to carry out hedge planting around the Merryfields

A big thank you to all those that purchased a 2022 charity calendar, together this raised a total of £203.07 which has been donated to the Children's Society and was gratefully received. 

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all!

Haresfield Charity Calendars available to purchase, featuring various landscape images from around the village. A4 size calendars, £12 each with all proceeds going to The Children's Society. Contact Rich Gibbs by email richiegibbs15@gmail.com if you would like to pre-order for December delivery.