1} It is with much sadness that we record the recent death of our deputy chairman Tony Grundy. Tony worked tirelessly for the society for the last 15 years during most of which he was chairman and an inspiring leader of the society. The funeral was held in St Mary's church on January 11th. Our sympathies have been extended to Maureen and the family. We are now planning a memorial publication focusing on Tony's work, including his latest article on the Belnhein bomber in World War II, and our memories of his companionship.

2} The society has now established a Prehistory group to undertake a review of the archaeological finds in the area. We have taken the period up to 1066/1086 AD as prehistoric (i.e. before written accounts) as far as our village is concerned. A first priority is to write up a summary of recent finds at the gravel quarry site between St Peters in the Rushes and the Rempstone Road. The group leaders are Elaine Gibbs with Mary Hodgkinson. Anyone interested in helping this new development is invited to contact Elaine or Mary.

2} Recent contributions to the archive now means that there is not just limited but in fact no more space, at all, for any more material in the Parish Office. The situation has now become urgent and we are appealing to the Parish Council for help in finding more appropriate space for the archive and for our equipment.