The fuel crisis hits Hendred
In early September, Britain was almost brought to a standstill as lorry drivers and farmers, incensed by the level of tax on diesel fuel, blockaded refineries and distribution depots.    
     
Panic buying nationwide caused pumps to dry up.  Only designated 'critical' filling stations received supplies - and when they did huge queues quickly formed.

Neither of Rowstock's garages were critical and remained closed for over a week.

 People commuting to work from the village had to share lifts or use the train rather than drive their usual long distances. The crisis made us aware, for a couple of weeks, of how dependent we are on our cars and of our profligate use of a non-renewable resource and the need for change in the future.