POTTO residents have buried a time capsule which will be unearthed by future residents in 100 years.

The capsule was buried in a recent ceremony which was the conclusion to the various millennium projects. It contains memorabilia and documents relating to all aspects of life in Potto.

Mrs Amy Mazingham, of Cooper Close, was one of the millennium project organisers. Speaking to the D&S Times, she said: "The capsule contains all sorts of things, including uncirculated coins from the last century and a village diary. All the events in Potto during the year 2000 have been listed in the diary and it is a fascinating read.

"In addition, people in Potto have written messages of goodwill to future residents. Its a nice idea. The capsule will be unearthed in 2100 and the messages can then be read by the people who are living here then. Who knows what Potto will be like in one hundred years' time?

"The capsule was buried in the village hall car park. Trevor Mason was very helpful and he used a sophisticated machine, which itself was nearly 40 years old, to dig a hole. It was nice to see so many people taking part," Mrs Mazingham added.

She said a number of interesting projects had been undertaken by residents around Potto. A new weather vane had been positioned on St Mary's church. New village signs had been erected and colourful flower troughs placed at the road entrances to the small village.

Additionally, commemorative coins had been distributed to all the children in the area.

Pictured above, from left, are : Dave Procter, Trevor Mason, Eddie Mazingham, Amy Mazingham, Ian Grieve, Ann Wilson, Elaine Harper, Ros (correct) Clarke, Phil Harper, Thelma Procter, Ann-Marie Grieve, Barbara Welsh, John Cousans, Gordon Clarke and Sue Walker with Ryan.