NOT JUST ME THEN...

No, I haven`t received one of these, probably based on the fact that years ago I politely turned down an invitation to a Buck House Garden Party, simply on the basis that I didn`t want to go.   As far as the upcoming Royal Wedding is concerned, I had in mind to declare Snopper Street a Royal Wedding Free Zone.   A no go area.

And then along comes our Dibley-esque Parish Council with a general invitation to a STREET PARTY ON THE GREEN to celebrate the Royal Wedding.   But close inspection of their invitation page in the Parish Magazine reveals that maybe, just maybe, they share my own reservations about having anything to do with the pomp, circumstance and Cinderella-like pageantry that will be going on in London.

Now we are blessed with a very nice village green - large swathes of closely mown grass, a rippling stream flowing through it, a new kiddies playground, community daffs brightening up the scene - no wonder it`s a popular venue.   The STREET PARTY ON THE GREEN will be `a free informal community event from 1.00pm onwards.`   We are exhorted to `Bring the family and friends.`

But here`s the but.   But` please supply your own food and drinks, blankets, gazebos, outdoor games, binbags, glasses, etc.   In the event of bad weather this event will be cancelled.   People are responsible for their own rubbish.   There will be no parking available.   PLEASE DRINK RESPONSIBLY.`  

Hardly encouraging or a ringing endorsement.  Sounds like their heart isn`t really in it and maybe the Parish Council`s attitude to the Royal Wedding is a mirror image of my own.   I would very much prefer to have nothing to do with it and it sounds as if our elected representatives feel the same way.   And who can blame them?  It`s not just me then.