The Buckland Time Capsule

11 September 2001

The Committee decided to get the children of Buckland to design a publicity poster. After judging, the winning poster would be used to increase awareness. All entries to are to be placed in a time capsule to be buried in the Village Green.

12 November 2001

Proposals were received on time capsules. Howard Longstaff suggested an ammunition box and Les Elson a shell case. The Clerk was expecting information on time capsules and Archival protection.

14 January 2002

Information on Time Capsules obtained by the Clerk was circulated and discussed. The Chairman Councillor Les Elson volunteered to make up a suitable capsule from plastic piping used for drainage with screw caps, made waterproof with thin Teflon tape.

The time capsule was duly buried by the Chairman Councillor Les Elson who chose not to reveal the exact whereabouts.