There is Great Shelford and then there is little Shelford. In Little Shelford you will find a library, an allotment, a church, a school and 800 people. We visited some friends who live there last weekend, went to church there and had a wonderful time catching up. The church at Little Shelford has grown as an evangelical church since Christopher Ash’s time there. Families come from neighbouring villages – showing that good things often come from little places.

Our friends have four children and I had fun playing with them, reading books, being read to and chatting with Ed and Joc over lunch and dinner and numerous cups of tea. We watched the Olympics and waved our Aussie flags – it was fun. I especially loved their library. Anyone can join, you just contribute a book and then you can borrow!

Village living certainly has its attractions!