This week the Pepperpot Magazine visited the hilltop village of Blueberry Hill, Wismar, Linden, Region 10 (Upper Demerara-Berbice) to highlight the way of life of the people.

BLUEBERRY Hill is a community divided into four sections: First Alley Hill, New Jersey Hill, Danjewel, and Cholmondeley Hill.

It has a population of about 5,000 and the people are of mixed-race ethnicity and they live in harmony and peace.

The hilltop village has many shops, supermarkets, roadside small businesses and it is a place of many churches and it is considered a relatively safe place.

Blueberry Hill is the home of Chief Magistrate Ann McLennan and other notable persons who made a name for themselves and many sports personalities and others.

It is a very picturesque place with roads, electricity, potable water, landline phones, cable and internet services.

Blueberry Hill has the Upper Demerara Hospital, the St. Aidan’s Primary School, Christianburg Secondary School, Blueberry Hill Nursery School, a ballfield, many churches, lots of open spaces and nooks and crannies leading up and downhill.

This community is located between Christianburg and One Mile villages and it has a breath-taking view.

Blueberry Hill isn’t a bushy place, but there are overgrown weeds along some internal streets that need upgrading and need a bit of facelift when it comes to drains and landscapes.

This village isn’t prone to flooding, since it is at an elevated level and it is a place for a good family-oriented lifestyle.

Most locals have lived all their lives in this village and there are hardly any newcomers, but when you visit you will want to come again.

Blueberry Hill is the village of good vibes, equally good people, delicious foods and enterprising earners, many of whom have small businesses and utilise their skills to make an honest dollar, being self-employed.

The community has many houses some of which have interesting and unique designs, like never seen before, with large, small and medium-sized structures painted in various colours.

The people take pride in keeping the place clean and tidy and still have time to keep kitchen gardens with plants, flowers, fruits and vegetables.

In this village, you can get a tasty combination of fruit juices accompanied by a scrumptious meal of your choice, all at pocket-friendly prices, while sitting on racket wooden chairs by the roadside enjoying the breeze and scenery at any of the many food places.

The people are very friendly and down-to-earth and they are resilient people who do many things to make a living.

Blueberry Hill, like most villages in Linden, comes with a lovely picturesque scenery and it resembles some Caribbean countries that have communities nestled on hills.

This community is somewhat self-sufficient where things are within reach and are readily available, including groceries, foods, and other things necessary for everyday life.

Banks and other places can be accessed in McKenzie, the central hub of businesses and it is the town, where many government facilities are located.

Blueberry Hill has people with a variety of talents, including the local ‘bush doctor’ and the black pudding lady and anyone can visit at any time.

It can be accessed via Burnham Drive road, Christianburg, or through One Mile, which overlooks the calm Demerara River, which often appears as a large mirror. It has two large bridges leading into the village with many internal streets, alleys, tracks and roads.

One can get lost easily in this large village if one is a first-time visitor, but there is no need to be scared, since you are safe and directions can be given by the locals, who are more than willing to assist.

Blueberry Hill is a lovely village in Guyana, do visit it, you will be pleased you did.