George, an Emden goose, was to be found in and around the 

village pond where he lived, certainly for at least 20 years, but some would say nearer 40!

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A few weeks ago he had taken to flying into the pond each morning again, after recovering from a road traffic accident 

several years ago and was looking fit and healthy.

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Each year he would take it upon himself to look after a family of ducklings, guiding them carefully along the road and showing protective aggression to any who dared to venture near his surrogate brood.

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Charlotte, from the RSPCA, came to the pond to help him end his suffering as he had been attacked by a dog a few days ago and had fluid on his 

lungs. Charlotte was very gentle and the villagers that George loved most were there with him. 

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If you would like to give a donation to the RSPCA please do so here, thank you.

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You can also find a donation box, in the shape of a Mallard duck, near the garden entrance of the Kings Arms.

All funds raised will go towards food for our pond's birdlife and to 

purchase a pair of goslings 

ready to live on the pond next spring.

The box was last emptied in October realising a sum of nearly £70.00!

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Such a wonderful character will be missed by many a villager, particularly those folk who fed and watered him daily.....

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