After the Well Dressing Blessing, time to mingle.

Smiling faces in the photos below, including those of volunteers in our Friends group.

There were many volunteers involved before the event, organisating and creating the inspiring Well Dressing. Then, on the day, more than 25 volunteers helping, pitching gazebos, serving refreshments, selling plants at our (smaller than usual) plant stall. Agnes with her beautiful cards and paintings. Carol’s craft stall.

More low key than usual due to the late thumbs up and the absence of the kind of support the council would usually be able to offer. Nevertheless, we have aspirations. Next year? Let’s make it so there’s more of the village fete vibe that we enjoyed in the past. Join in between now and then, so we can all play our part in enjoying this community asset.

More friendly faces: visitors, supporters, passers by. Some surprised and delighted to see the Well as they walked through Chadkirk Estate, others enjoying the pleasures of time with friends in a lovely place with cuppa and a cake. Others, key people in the ritual of the blessing , also enjoying cuppa and cake, conversation and convivial air on a pleasant summer’s day by Chadkirk Chapel. The gardens: even though though there’s work to be done there, there’s real beauty in the planting.

After the short ceremony, our current Mayor of Stockport, Adrian Nottingham, mingled. A welcome guest.

A special thank you to David Lomax. His skill and expertise helped to bring Barbara’s idea to life. The Oak Tree. Strength. Resilience. Diversity.