Some of you may know that there was a fire in Leap Valley Orchard recently. Fortunately the Fire Brigade were called so only a few of the trees are singed and an area of the grass is blackened. It could have been much worse as the grass in very dry. There were young people in the area at the time hanging out on the bench which is what they often do at that time of day and later in the evening. We would be very grateful if parents could explain the risks of any sort of match or lighter at the moment when the grass is so dry. Anywhere in Leap Valley or any of the other parks are a fire risk at the moment. Please ask your young people to behave responsibly when they are out together in our precious open spaces.