Margaret Golding is one of our Puhoi personalities. Never a dull moment for this very English lady, and a lady in every sense of the word.
  Her country cottage is more than just her long time dream - it became a reality when she went for a country drive with husband Norman some 13 years ago.

It was love at first sight for her - the minute she spotted the quaint Mock  Tudor Cottage, she knew she had to have it, and the Englishness of the village was just the icing on the cake.   She has not regretted her decision for a minute.  Margaret is no stranger to country life. She was born in Worcestershire England, and is one of eight children; she has a great affection for her father, whom she says gave her a love of gardening.

   Her first husband had a love of the soil too; together they worked on a successful farm in Abberley.
   “Life on the farm was good,” she said, “We grew a variety of vegetables, and I loved helping to bring in the crops. I still enjoy the garden, and most days I work at least an hour and a half in it.”
  Being part of the community for Margaret is; making all the Bohemian dance costumes - this reporter was gob-smacked to discover she did the very fine embroidery work free hand! No pressed on motif for this lady, plus the beautifully knitted socks take 54 hours to complete one pair.
   Well not only does Margaret make the costumes, she wears one too. She and Norman are part of the Bohemian dance group that entertains the tourists regularly over the year, and assists with refreshments afterwards.
  Margaret’s love of crafty things started when she was very young. Her mother encouraged her natural talent by teaching her to knit before she even began school.
  She also assists Karen in the Library, helps with the craft groups every Thursday afternoon, and very special for her, is making all the event banners for the Church, quite a task too!  Continued next page VillagePRESS