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2017 in pictures from the Dunmow Broadcast
January: A tractor was blessed during Plough Sunday at Thaxted Church by Chelmsford Diocese's agricultural chaplain Rev Janet Nicholls. Picture: SAFFRON PHOTO - Credit: Archant
As we roll into 2018, we have taken a look back – in pictures – at what the news brought us during the last year.
February: Friends rallied around Takeley family of Amanda Maisey-Young, (centre) with Brayden, Harriet and Paul, when she was suddenly unable to walk. Picture: CELIA BARTLETT PHOTOGRAPHY - Credit: Celia Bartlett
While there were plenty of sad moments not least nationally – with terrorist attacks in London and Manchester and the Grenfell Tower tragedy – and locally with lives lost on our roads, we have selected some of the happier times enjoyed by people in Dunmow and its beautiful surroundings.
March: Suffolk Punch horse Easton Roy with Matt Waller of Hawthorn Heavy Horses and Councillors Simon Walsh from Thaxted and Susan Barker from Dunmow as work begins on natural flood defences in Thaxted. Picture: SAFFRON PHOTO - Credit: Archant
Whether it was the time a 1,400 ducks floated down a river, or the Christmas light switch on, there have been light-hearted moments in the news.
April: 1st Rayne Scouts held their annual duck race. Around 1,400 ducks took part, and the event raised nearly £1,500 for the group. Picture: CELIA BARTLETT PHOTOGRAPHY - Credit: Celia Bartlett
This was a difficult task; with so many great stories in each edition it was hard to pick just one picture from each month, but that is what we have done.
May: The annual match between Thaxted Rangers and school mates of Ethan Linwood, who died in a crash in 2012. Picture: CELIA BARTLETT PHOTOGRAPHY - Credit: Celia Bartlett
• Tell us your favourite moments of 2017 and your hopes for 2018 by writing to the editor at editor@dunmow-broadcast.co.uk or at 54 High Street, Saffron Walden, CB10 1EE
June: Dunmow Wind Band delighted throughout the year, but pictured here playing for picnickers at Jubilee Gardens in Saffron Walden. Picture: SAFFRON PHOTO - Credit: Archant
July: Visitors to the Forgotten Gardens of Easton Lodge remembered the Second World War. Picture: SAFFRON PHOTO - Credit: Archant
August: Helena Romanes School pupil Lois Miller celebrates getting a place at the Italia Conti School of Theatre Arts in London with her GCSE results. Picture: SAFFRON PHOTO - Credit: Archant
September: There were some unusual costumes at the 2017 Finchingfield Three-legged Race. Picture: SAFFRON PHOTO - Credit: Archant
October: Dogs on leads played their part along with weird and wonderful hats in a walk to raise funds to beat breast cancer in Hatfield Forest. Picture: SAFFRON PHOTO - Credit: Archant
November: Crowds enjoyed Dunmow fireworks 2017. Picture: SAFFRON PHOTO - Credit: Archant
December: Crowds gathered as Santa prepared to turn on the Dunmow Christmas lights 2017. Picture: SAFFRON PHOTO - Credit: Saffron Photo