2008 Village
Fete
Following a short
rainy start the fete had lovelly weather, the beer tent sold out as
well as the berger and sausage tent. The event in the main ring
included sheepdog trials , pony racing, punch and judy, fire
brigade, birds of prey and childrens races etc. The many stalls
kept visitors busy and entertained. It is estimated that this was
the best year yet for fund raising.
Many thanks to everone who help to make
it such an enjoyable day.
Felling has begun
A lot of work has been done to clear
the wood along the Bruiyard Road. Ditches have been dug and once
complete British native trees will be planted
Litter pick
This years litter pick
took place in March and produced 15 bags of rubbish. Many thanks
for all the help from the volunteers. Watch this space for the next
litter pick.
Birdwatching
Have you seen the little egret on the water
meadows it seems very friendly with a white duck. Three Canada
Geese also joined the party when it was flooded. Find out more
about egrets and other birds on the RSPB website
www.rspb.org.uk/
Theft of Heating
Oil
Please be aware that there has a theft of heating
oil from a house in the village it is also known of other thefts in
other villages.
Even if you have a lock on the tank they can cut throught the
pipies or the tank. The theft happened at about 5am in the morning.
We just need to keep our eyes open.
Do you have brown conifer hedges
?
This may be due the the Cypress Aphid which has come to
Britain from the Middle East.
The aphids strike between May and November. They are about 4mm long
and grey/brown colouring. The signs are of attack are black sooty
mould on the plant and large areas of the plant turning
brown.
Advice is to check the hedge regularly and spray with an
insecticide containing Bifenthrin.
We understand that there may be an attack in the village.
Hedgerow Survey
Is there
anyone else interested in taking part in the Hedgerow survey - if
so contact Peter Hobson on 663320. Full training given. Gets you
out in the countryside and fresh
air
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