Old Dalby
– Corona Virus –
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Val Anderson
6th May, 2020
Dear Village Friends,
With great sadness i’m writing to let you know that our wonderful mum, Val Anderson, died this morning after deteriorating rapidly over the weekend. I know many of you have been great friends with mum for many years, and you have been as upset as us to see her moving into Hunters Lodge last year after her skiing accident. Hunters Lodge has been amazing for her, such a loving team and a great family atmosphere. And the best thing is that friends from the village have been able to visit so frequently, which was a real highlight to her days. Our heartfelt thanks to all those wonderful friends from the village that have been visiting regularly and showing your love for mum.
We moved to the village over 50 years ago, when I was 1 year old. Mum has so loved being an active part of village life and has contributed in so many different ways over the years. And I like to think she reaped the rewards of her loving and giving attitude to life, through all the love shown to her by village friends when she needed it most, confined to the wheelchair over the past year.
This is a sad day, but we are so glad that her last days were very peaceful and in the end, quick. And she was surrounded with love.
We will let you know what the funeral arrangements are once we know. But they are not likely to be normal, because of these strange times we are living in.
With lots of love
Cathy, Seamus and Peter Anderson
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Old Dalby normally has a very active community with many groups such as netball, cricket, choir, church, toddlers, scouts and wine club. The village also boasts the Old Dalby Singers who rehearse most Tuesdays throughout the year in the Village Hall. Our children are educated at the preschool and primary school. We even have our very own Belvoir Brewery and The Crown Inn. Because of the threat from Covid-19 and recent government advice most activities in Old Dalby have been suspended or cancelled. Please visit Old Dalby Village Hall via odvh.co.uk for further details.
Important Note… OLD DALBY DAY was suspended in 2019
February 2020;
After the recent Mini Digs Carenza Lewis examined the numerous finds and gave a talk at the village hall on Feb 5th. See Old Dalby Village Hall for further details.
In 2019 the Old Dalby Singers were joined by the School Choir, the 1st Old Dalby Scouts and the Beavers, along with local and wonderfully talented guest artistes for a fun-filled evening. A surprisingly pleasing amount of musical talent for one small community thrilled the audience. The Christmas Warm Up was presented by the singers’ new musical director Deborah Davies.The next family-orientated Christmas concert kicks off at St John’s in Old Dalby on a Friday in December 2020 and there are wine and refreshments in the nearby village hall afterwards. Tickets are normally only £5.00 for adults, free for children and available via Ceris on 823145 or from Old Dalby Primary School. See Old Dalby Singers Website for further details.