A major double celebration is planned in the Cotswold village of Thrush Green: the village school is in its centenary year; & exactly a hundred years ago one of the villages most notable residents founded a mission school in Africa. But the preparations are beset with problems
- Winnie Baileys health is not what it was; the new headmaster doesnt appear to be entirely right for the job; & there are mixed reactions to the fund-raising appeal for the mission school. But when the big day arrives there are more reasons for celebration than anyone anticipated...