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Ramsbury & Axford Community
Village Diary - July 2006 |
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| Please may we have items for the August Diary by 18 July. They can be left with Sylvia Judge, 55 High Street; Ben Tottenham, Vicarage Cottage, Back Lane; at the Post Office; or by email to diary@pccare.ltd.uk | |||||||||||||
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As I was enjoying a grand summer's morning while walking the dog (June 17th), I noticed how beautiful the grasses were looking, cocks-foot with its many anthers ready to shed their pollen, barren brome with its cascading seed heads, while close by was the upright wild oat grass in full flower. At a lower level, there grew a dainty bent grass with its feathery plumes. As a child, I loved the feel of it against my bare legs. In the stream by the Knap, the tall stately Canary reed grass is at present in full flower, while close by the horse radish has sent up a tall flowering spike which has opened out to give many small white flowers. Up stream, the water-crowfoot is flowering but not in the main river as in the past. We may be enjoying good summer weather but the soil is getting very dry. Nevertheless, the perennials with their roots well down are thriving, both in the gardens and in the hedgerows, giving us a good variety of flowers to enjoy at this season. At the end of May, a bit out of season, I saw several types of fungi - jews ear on elder and on a rotting log, a mass of tiny fairies bonnets (coprinus disseminatus): this can be found from spring to autumn. Small forms of animal life are now very active: not just slugs and snails but butterflies, speckled wood, red admirals and some whites are on the wing. Also, a few days ago a blue damsel fly with dark circles on its wings was on the chapel wall (agrion I think). As usual, young mammals are getting killed on the roads, and on the A.R.K. river walk, a dead mole was seen with its velvety black coat. In the days when waistcoats were made from mole skins, a great number would have been needed . Rosie Pauline Not available this month. John Marshall Rainfall for the month to18 June was 3.30 inches: average 2.09 inches. This was the highest May rainfall since our records began in 1968. |
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Alternate Week Collections (AWC) start in July. Ramsbury's Collection Days are now Tuesdays. July 4th will be the first day when the new black wheelie bins are emptied and AWC starts. Kennet residents have dramatically increased their recycling rate from 9% to 25% in just 18 months and AWC will help to achieve 50%, thereby diverting half of it from landfill. It is a big change for us all, so here is a summary of key events in July for the Whitton Benefice area, including the Parishes of Aldbourne, Axford, Baydon, Chilton Foliat, Mildenhall and Ramsbury.
You can remove the tape from your black wheelie bin and start using it after the final plastic sack collection on Wednesday 28 June. The first wheelie bin collection is just six days later. Thereafter the fortnightly alternating cycle starts. Please mark your calendars with these dates. CARDBOARD AND PLASTIC SKIPS BLACK BOXES GREEN WHEELIE BINS Vandalism in the Village There have recently been several incidents of vandalism in the village, some petty and some which amount to criminal damage. Two of these incidents affected Parish Council property. The playground at Ashley Piece was damaged, safety surfaces removed and equipment broken. The bill will be substantial. The doors on the public conveniences have been gouged with a knife or similar implement and refurbishment will cost several hundred pounds. The funds for the repairs will be taken from the Parish Council precept. Thus, there will be less money to provide amenities such as the recently requested baby swing at Ashley Piece. Circumstantially, we must assume that the people responsible are connected with, or known to, the groups of young people who regularly congregate at these two places. These children are from the village - they could be YOURS. Where are your children when they are out at night? Ask them. This is YOUR money that is being wasted. Anyone with information about these or any other incidents can contact the Parish Council in confidence on 520045 or email parishcouncil@ramsbury.org. |
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There will be an Open Air Service at 7 pm on Saturday 1 July on the Green at Knowledge Crescent. Everybody welcome. The Silver band will be playing and some members of Bella Voce will be singing. Studio Open Susan Kirkman's Studio and Garden at Witcha Cottage will be open in July on Saturdays and Sundays 1-2, 8-9, 15-16 & 22-23 July as part of the Marlborough Open Studios Scheme. Other local artists will also be opening their studios. Brochures will be available in the Post Office or ring 520429. Ramsbury WI The next meeting will be at 7.45 pm on Thursday 6 July in the Methodist School Room. Charles Wells from Kidson Trigg will speak on “Collectables”. Visitors and new members are always welcome. Tel 520286. Coffee Centre The Centre restarts on Thursday 6 July at 9.30 am at the Methodist Church. There will be a cake table on the first week of the month and Traidcraft on the third Thursday of the month. Donations of cakes will be welcomed on the morning. For more information, call Julie Coe 521085. Ramsbury Conservative Association The Ramsbury Conservative Association Summer Lunch will be held at Harbrook House on Sunday 9 July. The Guest of Honour will be The Rt. Hon. Michael Ancram QC MP There will be a Flyer service from the Square at 12.30 pm. Tickets £12 from the Post Office. Ramsbury Amenity Group Guided Walks Guided walks will be on Sunday 9 July to Great Coppice (No.2 - 4¼ miles) and on Sunday 23 July to St Katherines & Savernake Forest (4½ miles). Meet at 2 pm at the Tree. Share cars to Savernake: dogs under control. Bella Voce Choir The Choir will be giving a concert on Monday 10 July in St Lawrence Church, Hungerford, at 7.45 pm as part of the Hungerford & District Community Arts Festival (HADCAF). Entrance to the concert is free. Refreshments will be available in the interval with a retiring collection at the end. It is hoped that as many people as possible from the local community will come along and support the Choir. Axford Bingo There will be Bingo in Axford Village Hall at 7.30 pm on Wednesdays 12 and 26 July. Ramsbury Flyer The next visit to Newbury will be on Thursday 13 July, leaving the Tree at 11.30 am and returning from Newbury at 2.30 pm. Book with Muriel Lye on 520555. The Community Bus also has its own page - just follow the link. Ramsbury Roxy On Friday 14 July, the film will be Mrs Henderson Presents with Judi Dench, Bob Hoskins, Will Young & Thelma Barlow. This show is also part of HADCAF. Mrs Henderson buys the derelict Windmill Theatre and persuades Vivian Van Damm to run it. Cert 12A - ticket £3.50 from Ramsbury PO, £4.00 on the door. Doors open 7.30 pm. The bar will be open. Film starts at 8 pm. Ramsbury Tennis Club 'Play Tennis Morning' on Saturday 15 July starting at 10 am and finishing with a BBQ at 12.30 pm. This Fun Day is FREE and is for Juniors aged 6 - 12 years old. There will be Games, a Ball Machine, Speed Gun & Prizes. Bring a friend who has not played before and you both have a chance of winning a prize. Just turn up and enjoy the experience. For further information, contact Roger Henry on 520395. Ramsbury Sunsplash 2006 Booze and Blues present "Sunsplash @ the Bell" at noon on Saturday & Sunday 15 & 16 July. More than twelve Acts. Tickets £15 for weekend. Pay on the Door. In aid of Ramsbury School PTA and Project 2005. See posters. Horticultural Society Visit On Saturday 22 July, a coach will depart from the Square at 9.15 am for a full day outing to Upton House & Garden, near Banbury. Terraces, various gardens and ornamental pools surround this National Trust house and there is a licensed restaurant (with children's menu) and an NT shop. The house also has an important art collection.. Tickets, £10 each for NT members (remember to bring your NT membership cards) and £13.50 for non NT members, cover travel plus entry to garden. Please contact Rosalie Winter on 520261. A Garden Party for The Gambia The Marlborough Brandt Group Summer Garden Party & Auction of Promises will be held on Sunday 23 July from 4 - 7 pm at Manton Grange, Manton with Strawberries, Champagne and spectacular Promises. It is 25 years since a strong and enduring link between Marlborough and Gunjur in The Gambia was established in 1981. The money raised will go towards sustaining the link through exchange and vocational placement visits, and development projects in Gunjur. Tickets cost £10. Please call (01672) 861116. Axford Fête Saturday 29 July on the Jubilee Field. 2 pm - 5 pm. Entrance £1 (under 15s go free). Car Boot Sale, Classic Car Display, Dog Show, Ramsbury Silver Band, Duck Race, side shows and childrens rides, BBQ, teas, beer tent. Fantastic Sporting Draw and Grand Draw tickets available from Ramsbury Post Office, the Red Lion Pub or Maria Foster (01672 515633). |
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Ramsbury Amenity Group will be visiting Buscot Park on Wednesday 9 August. Members wishing to come should give their names to Ben Tottenham 520308. Would members who put their names down at the AGM, please confirm to that they wish to come. The Horticultural Society Summer Show & Fête will be held in a marquee on the Recreation Ground on Saturday 12 August. Details and Show Schedule available in the Post Office and from Sue Arnold 510322 or Allan Davison 520591.Everyone is asked to participate by entering the Show and enjoying the Fête. The Diary is published in paper form, and is incorporated here by
kind permission of the Ramsbury Amenity Group. |
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