Waddletown Market Day
A flurry of activity returns to the central reeds. Fresh duckweed, polished pebbles, and Mrs. Mallard’s famous snail jam. Bring your own basket and your best haggle.
Marsh Diary
What’s on this seasonYouth Quack Choir
The Voices of the Future rehearse by the boathouse. New ducklings welcome — bring your finest honk and a willingness to harmonise.
Pond-Side Chat
An afternoon with Gideon “Grumple-Gizzard” Greenhead. Tea, biscuits and strong opinions provided. Newcomers braced for grumbling.
Community Ripples
Small news, big splashesCongratulations
A Brood of Eleven!
The Featherbottom family proudly announce the safe hatching of eleven healthy ducklings down by the south reeds. Mother and brood are doing splendidly.
Lost & Found
One Smart Satchel
Found near Marsh Walk: a small leather satchel containing three river shells and a very stern note. Claim at the Old Willow.
Thank You
Boardwalk Rescue Squad
Heartfelt thanks to the young drakes who fished six elders from the shallows last Tuesday. You are a credit to the marsh.
Letters to the Press
Send your letters!“The scum was fine before THEY arrived”
Sir — I have eaten from the North-Side bank since I was a duckling, and I shall not be lectured about “seasonal drift” by some expert in a borrowed monocle.
“Three cheers for the new boardwalk”
Madam — Whilst I appreciate the elders’ concerns, I for one have never enjoyed a more thrilling commute. Slippery? Yes. Exhilarating? Also yes.
Write to the Gazette
Got a grievance, a glad tiding, or a particularly fine bit of pondweed to boast about? Drop your letter at The Old Willow, Lilypad Lane, or honk loudly in the general direction of the editor’s desk.