17/05/2026
Cecil wasn’t like the other strawberries. 🍓
Grown from a tiny seedling at Linton Growing, he had spent his days nestled in the warmth of the tunnel, ripening slowly alongside rows of perfect, glossy fruit. But Cecil had a wobble to his shape — a little different, a little unusual — and when harvest came, he was left behind.
As the trays filled with picture-perfect strawberries bound for the supermarket, Cecil felt a quiet sadness. Had he not grown well enough? Had he not tried his best?
What no one could see, though, was that Cecil was the sweetest of them all.
Later that day, a kind manager spotted him. Noticing his rich colour and full ripeness, he picked Cecil gently and took him home. That evening, Cecil was placed into the hands of a small, delighted boy — who thought he was the most wonderful strawberry he had ever seen.
And in that moment, Cecil realised something important.
He hadn’t been overlooked.
He had been chosen. ❤️