There was a message left in the guestbook yesterday which I thought was very nice at first.

Michael, who was reported missing during the Hide-and-Seek post-event head count, has since been seen outside a property in Wrinhale bringing the bins in.

It has now come to light that Michael moved to Wrinhale in 2012 and only attended the event to obtain information about our application for a 5G mast; and he left before the final headcount to avoid being challenged about his long absence. His failure to attend the headcount was therefore unrelated to the effectiveness of his hiding place or him being abducted, as was suggested.

We spent two hours looking for him on the night, and I know several of you have organised search parties each night since he went missing. Had he advised somebody that he was leaving, this would not have been necessary.

This incident prompted the recent warning about spooks operating in the community. Members should remain mindful of questions concerning the mast application, even when asked during an otherwise ordinary Chapel activity.

For the avoidance of doubt, Michael did not win the hide and seek event. Leaving the Chapel grounds is outside the rules.

It has come to our attention that people acting on behalf of the Wrinhale Community Action Group have been snooping around the chapel and the local area, seeking information about our bid for a 5G mast.

Visits by these folk should not be mistaken for an improvement in relations between us and Wrinhale.