By Dr Marcus Jones, councillor, Whyteleafe Village Council
Few could have failed to notice the stunning troughs at both Whyteleafe stations, the litter free, clean cut grass verges or the colourful displays at the Jubilee Garden opposite Whyteleafe School.
All this has been made possible with the active support of the village council and the Whyteleafe Community Hub Garden volunteers. I have observed that it is the wisdom amongst our elders, intertwined with the boundless energy and enthusiasm of younger volunteers, which creates a harmonious symphony that resonates throughout our community.
This is about to be raised to the next level, and which will include all the residents of Whyteleafe, with our special Daffodil Day in early December. This will embrace the vast diversity in our community and bring it together to create a remarkable tapestry of unity, mutual support, and hope.
We have hundreds of daffodil bulbs, and residents will be invited to plant them at the entrances to Whyteleafe and in specially designated locations at Whyteleafe Recreation Ground which are suitable for parents with young children. More information will be published on the village council’s website and social media channels.
Imagine our village adorned with thousands of daffodils, their bright petals dancing in the gentle breeze. Each bulb, lovingly planted by a resident, will carry with it a personal tribute, a story or a memory. Just as we have weathered the storms of life, the daffodils will bloom with resilience and hope, reminding us of the beauty that can emerge from the darkest winters and forever inspiring us, as in William Wordsworth’s great poem, I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud.
The daffodils will bloom and inspire us not just along our verges but also in our hearts.
Contact me on cllr.m.jones@whyteleafevillagecouncil.gov.uk.
