Moving on at last....

The time has come, Norman, said, that now you are all grown gnomes and have reached maturity you need to strike out for independence and move on to pastures new.

So with many a tear, Nathn, Nora, Nicholas and all the gallant crew have finally left Norman at home on his own.....

Condoloncies and good luck wishes are in order.

Norman offers support for Seaford comrades

Having heard about the sad and disturbing events in Seaford(see below), Norman and his friends are offering counselling and the offer of a safe garden to their unfortunate comrades who have been somewhat traumatised by their ordeal.
More news on this later.

"Disfigured gnomes were not stolen", police say

Police have confirmed that 26 gnomes strapped to lampposts in a busy shopping centre were not stolen.
The Argus reported last week how pranksters taped the gnomes to posts in Broad Street, Seaford, complete with cryptic messages.
Officers initially thought they had been stolen from a garden centre but have since said they believe they were bought by teenagers.

Seaford police sergeant David Kemp said: "We have established that the little fellows were bought by some high spirited youngsters who disfigured them with some rather gruesome messages before attaching them to posts around the town.
"We are attempting to re-gnome them in the hope that they will recover from their ordeal and strike a more traditional pose with fishing rods, ponds and flowers."

Merry Christmas!

Norman and his mates wish all his viewers and followers a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Protest march planned by gnomes.

A protest march has been organised becuase of the arrest threat announced today over a police gnome. Gnomes are being asked to gather in Treovis for a rave over next weekend. Free toadstools will be available.

The gnome was bought to deter thieves says Gordon MacKillop. Police have taken a dim view of a man's glowing garden gnome and threatened him with arrest unless he removes it.
The solar-powered policeman figure stands sentinel in the garden of Gordon MacKillop's home in Treovis, near Liskeard.
His neighbour, former policeman John McLean, says the gnome is annoying and upsets buyers viewing his home.
Now police have served Mr MacKillop with a notice for "placing a garden gnome with intent to cause harassment".
Mr MacKillop, 46, was woken in the night by two officers who warned him that the gnome was offensive to his neighbours.
The notice, under the Protection From Harassment Act 1997, also accuses Mr MacKillop of intimidating potential buyers of Mr McLean's £209,000 cottage.
Mr McLean has told officers that the garden gnome, which comes complete with police dog and solar light, was in an "annoying position".
I'm not having the police telling me what type of garden gnome I can have in my garden
Gordon MacKillopMr MacKillop denied having harassed house-hunters viewing his neighbour's property.
Mr MacKillop said he bought the gnome to deter criminals, after his motorcycle was stolen from his drive.
"It just happened that it had a police uniform on," he said.
"I'm not having the police telling me what type of garden gnome I can have in my garden.
"This is a standard gnome I bought from a retail store. If they are considered to be harassing they should be withdrawn from sale."
A Devon and Cornwall Police spokeswoman said: "This isn't just a petty issue. This has been ongoing for two or three years."
Mr McLean was unavailable for comment.

An Amazing Incident......

......occurred on the 30th June 2006 when Nicholas arrived to join the merry troop.
He is most welcome and many thanks to the unknown benefactor. We are privileged to have access to this breaking news photo of Norman initiating Nicholas with his little watering can. Bless.

Where is Nathan?

There are rumours that Nathan has returned from walkabout to a neighbouring garden. We are hoping that he will be able to venture back in time and recount some of his adventures here on the site.
WELCOME HOME NATHAN!

Norris and Nora discuss Ned's demise

Obituary.
Ned met an untimely death at the age of 148 (gnome years) in a fatal fall on the 24th May 2006 which will now be known as ' Nedday'. He broke everything in his body apart from his head. He suffered no pain as far as is possible to ascertain.
Ned was a colourful character, always smiling and looking down to his little basket that he carried with him wherever he went. He was well loved by 54, 37, 39, especially 62, and many more besides. Apologies if I have left any numbers out. He will be sorely missed.
A 5 day wake will be held in his memory- date to be announced.