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Ramsbury & Axford Community
Village Diary - November 2006 |
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“Season of mists and mellow fruitfulness” seems rather apt this year with the mists of October taking quite a long time to clear some days and the heavy crop of garden fruits and wild berries this autumn. Since there have been no frosts so far, the autumn tints are hardly with us as yet in mid October. But I have noticed it is often November before the beech trees develop their best colours. The wet days of early October have moistened the warm soil providing ideal conditions for the development of fungi, with toadstools appearing both in the garden and the open countryside. These are not always easy to identify, as I found with a white one that appeared in one of my garden tubs. It was not a mushroom and, despite spending some time with my fungi books, I could not decide to which group it belonged. Once again, I have had a large tuft of honey fungus where a viburnum died last year. Knowing that it can be a serious problem in forest areas, I rang Kennet to ask if I should put it in the black or green bin. The reply was the black one so that the spores would not contaminate the garden material when it is composted. At the end of September, I came upon a large boletus. It could have been the edible penny bun (boletus edulis) but it was the wrong side of the fence for me to break off a piece. This is one of the few in this group that one can eat: all have a sponge-like surface beneath the cap instead of gills. During the fruit-picking time, I was surprised to see few wasps but it seems to have been quite a good year for butterflies: and on the village walk in early October, numerous red admirals were feeding on ivy flowers. It has also been a good year for dragonflies and damselflies. I usually only notice the blue damsels but the red have also been around. As the days get shorter, badgers and deer are feeding earlier and the animals fall victim to cars as the drivers speed home from work. Oh dear, we will be back to winter - how time flies. Rosie Pauline There were two notables this month: the first was a Raven which flew low over the square. It was being mobbed by a Jackdaw that looked positively miniscule next to its larger cousin. The second was a Peregrine Falcon of which I had a superb view in Bolstridge Bottom. It too was being mobbed: then it plummeted into a hedge where it put some passerines to flight: it then flew straight over my head. I would like to detour into the insect world. In the last month I have seen a painted lady butterfly and a hummingbird hawkmoth in the village. October 15 was a warm autumn day which brought out large numbers of hornets. A particularly large number were seen in Ewins Hill and Hilldrop. On October 8, I saw the last of the summer migrants with small groups of House Martins, Swallows and Chiffchaff in the water meadows in Axford. On the same day, some of the first winter migrants arrived in the form of about 50 Redwing near Chilton Foliat. Since then, some large flocks of Fieldfare and Redwing have arrived locally. Other birds which have been seen locally include Green Sandpiper on Ramsbury Manor Lake, Gadwall on the broad water at Chilton Foliat, Red Kite near Chilton Foliat and Stonechat near Aldbourne. A really good month! John Marshall Rainfall for the month to 18 October was 2.99 inches, average 4.04 inches. |
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Ramsbury WI will meet on Thursday 2 November in the Methodist Schoolroom, when Mr Penny will give an update on the prehistoric site at Avebury. Doors open at 7.15 pm and the meeting starts at 7.45 pm. Arrangements will be made at this meeting for visiting Devizes Museum on Thursday 9 November. Bella Voce in aid of Marlborough Natural Health Community Partnership Bella Voce will be taking part in a fund raising concert at 7 pm on Saturday 4 November in St.Peter's Church, Marlborough, tickets £10 at Ramsbury Post Office. The concert is in aid of the charity now being set up by the Marlborough Natural Health Community Partnership. It will be a picnic concert and the audience are invited to bring a picnic & wine. The first half will comprise a selection of opera solos and choruses, and the second a selection of Gilbert & Sullivan and Traditional Jazz numbers from the soloists and Bella Voce. Contralto Fiona Scott-MacArthur, International Mezzo-Soprano Ameral Gunson and Soprano Lisa Benn will be the soloists, with Colin Hunt and Kevin Bates as accompanists. Ramsbury Horticultural Society Our last talk this year by Sue Bowser on 'Ponies, Plants and People of the New Forest', will be given on Monday, 6 November at 7.45 pm. in the Methodist Schoolroom, Christmas Party Tickets (members only) will be on sale. The Party will held in the Memorial Hall on Saturday 9 December from 7.00 pm. There will be an informal wine tasting, followed by a light supper. We are about to start planning the events for 2007. Suggestions and comments on any aspect of our activities with ideas for the future are welcome. Contact Sue Arnold (Hon. Secretary) at Cranmer Cottage, Scholards Lane, 520322, email hortsoc@ramsbury.org Anyone wishing to join the Society should also contact Sue or any member of the Committee. Ramsbury Amenity Group Guided Walks There will be guided walks on Sunday 12 November to Membury (No.5) 4 miles, meet at 2 pm at the Tree to share cars; and on Sunday 26 November Loves (No.9) 4½ miles, meet 2 pm at the Tree. All welcome, dogs under control. Waste The black wheelie-bins will be emptied and orange sacks taken on Tuesdays 7 and 21 November. The black boxes and green wheelie-bins will be emptied on Tuesdays 14 and 28 November. There will be a skip at the Surgery from 8 - 10.30 am on Tuesday 28 November. Axford Bingo There will be Bingo at Axford Village Hall on Wednesdays 8 and 22 November. Ramsbury Flyer The next visit to Newbury will be on Thursday 9 November, leaving the Tree at 11.30 am and returning from Newbury at 2.30 pm. For the Outing to Bath on Monday 13 November the Flyer will leave the Tree at 9.30 am and return from Bath at 3 pm, fare £6. The Outing to London will be on Saturday 2 December leaving the Tree at 8.30 am, returning from Cavendish Square at 4.30 pm, fare £8. For these outings book with Muriel Lye on 520555. Remembrance Sunday The Parade for Remembrance Sunday 12 November will take place as usual at 10.30 am in the Square led by Ramsbury Silver Band. Those who wish to go straight to Holy Cross are invited to leave the Church and join the Parade for the sounding of the Last Post and the Two Minutes Silence at the War Memorial. Ravensbury Players The Players' November production 'Tons of Money' will run from Wednesday 15 to Saturday 18 November in the Memorial Hall. The doors will open at 7 pm with curtain up at 7.45 pm. Tickets price £6 are available now from the Post Office, Midway Stores or by calling Gaye Adolph on 520068. This is a hilariously funny comedy with something for all the family. Parish Council The next meeting of the Parish Council will be on Monday 20 November at 7.45 pm in the Memorial Hall. A Police Surgery at 6.30 pm will precede the Council Meeting. All members of the public are welcome. Christmas Shopping Evening There will be a Christmas Shopping Evening on Thursday 23 November in the Memorial Hall. Anyone interested in booking a table should contact Denise Edwards on 07867921878 for further information. Ramsbury Roxy Friday 24 November:'Ladies in Lavender'. Film by Charles Dance with Judi Dench and Maggie Smith. They saved a stranger from the sea and in return he stole their hearts. Certificate 12A. The last film in 2006 will be 'Strictly Ballroom' on 8 December. A funny, energetic and enjoyable film, perfect for a night out. Certificate PG. Doors open for drinks at 7.30 pm, films start at 8 pm. Tickets £3.50 from the Post Office, £4 on the door. Pianothon in aid of Children in Need On Sunday 26 November, Simon Coles, a local piano and saxophone teacher, plans to play a programme of classical music from 9 am to5.30 pm in the Memorial Hall in aid of Children in Need. Volunteers to turn the pages would be welcomed. Contact Simon on 520554. Correction - Ramsbury Memorial Hall The telephone number given for Gilbert Mills in the October Diary should have been 01672 520243. |
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200 Club winners The Ramsbury Ball was the best yet. A profit of £1100 will be split between the PTA, the Pre School and Project 2005. Thanks to Pete Appleyard, Paul Court for all their help, the Bar Staff and the clear up crew. Without their effort it would not have been possible. Shall we do it next year? Ian Smith First I would like to say a big thank you for all the support you are giving me at the Coffee Centre at the Methodist Church. We will be holding a Christmas Lucky Prize Draw at the Coffee Centre. Your Donation of a prize would be very much appreciated (sorry - no alcohol): please bring it on a Thursday morning, or call me on 521085. Julie Coe The 150th Anniversary & Harvest Festival, St Michael's Axford was celebrated in style on 1 October. Axford residents decorated the church with extra flowers & produce from Jim Smith. A commemorative photograph of the 60-strong congregation will match the 100th Anniversary picture in the Church. Afterwards the Harvest Supper at the Village Hall was organised by Di Barnett assisted by her son Jamie, Maria Foster & Pauline Waind and enjoyed by about 40 villagers. As usual the produce was donated to Coombe End House. Photos of this whole event can be seen & ordered from Tony Eyles 520789, Bridget Treherne 512406 or ordered from the October 5 edition of the Gazette & Herald. A copy of the congregation photograph will be pinned up in the Axford.bus shelter. I would like to thank the many friends who sent cards, get-well messages and who visited me after my recent accident. Your concern has contributed greatly to my speedy recovery. Jean Cocker If you access shop websites such as Amazon, M & S or John Lewis via www.buy.at/ramsburyschool they will give Ramsbury School commission at no cost to you. Thanks. |
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The Annual General Meeting of the Ramsbury Meals on Wheels will be held on Friday 1 December in the Church Room at 10.30 am. Membership of the charity is open to all cooks and deliverers and anyone over the age of 18. We are looking for volunteers for cooking and delivering. The rota is flexible with most members cooking or delivering about six days a year. Meals are simple, help with recipes is available and expenses are reimbursed. If you feel that you might be interested and would like to know more please do join us at our meeting. You will be most welcome. Jane Handford Christmas Lights - This year we are raising funds for the Wiltshire Air Ambulance. Come along and join in the fun on Friday 1 December at Whitehill Close. There will be Ramsbury Silver Band, Father Christmas, a large Raffle, and all the fun of the evening. Lights will be switched on at 7 pm. A prize for the raffle would be very much appreciated - please call Rose Nicholls on 520631. Christmas Carol Services will take place in St Michael's Church on Sunday 10 December at 3 pm, and in Holy Cross Church on Sunday 17 December. All welcome to help celebrate the approach of Christmas. The Diary is published in paper form, and is incorporated here by
kind permission of the Ramsbury Amenity Group. |
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