Badingham Echo

Notes from the Editor - April 2026

In the last issue I started with an apology about the weather - don’t worry, I’m not wishing for snow in the Easter holidays! This time, I must apologise because I’m getting to grips with new software to compile the Echo. I have frames where I don’t need them and text that downright refuses to behave. Sorry for all the errors you are likely to find. For the past nearly 15 years, I have been merrily using the same program as Sally, who was Editor before me, but my latest computer won’t entertain something so old! I’d best look at some tutorials before the next issue is due. Back then, I had more time on my hands and started a series about village personalities - but didn’t get very far, as I recall. A bit of a Who’s Who to introduce who does what and who knows what about Badingham. Any volunteers to resurrect that feature? I’ve received complaints that I didn’t include the answers to my quiz questions in the last issue – sorry about that too. Have you looked up the answers on Google? I haven't managed to fit them in this time either! I’m very proud of those of you who knew the gestation period of a pig… three months, three weeks, three days. Thank you to the February quizzers who braved more of my questions; where we raised funds for the Village Hall. Note that the May quiz is moving to the second Thursday in the month as the hall will be used as a polling station on the regular night.

Wishing you a Happy Easter, Tish

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