Ramsbury and Axford
Village Diary July 2002 published by Ramsbury and
Axford Amenity Group.
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Jubilee Weekend
Patient Rep. Group
LINK Scheme
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Brandt Group
Open Studio
Axford Bingo
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Methodist Church
Horticultural Society
Conservative lunch
Community Assoc.
Luncheon Club
Parish Council
Arthritis Research
Amenity Group
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Ramsbury & Axford Village Diary - July 2002
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Nature Notes
We may not be enjoying glorious summer weather as I write this (June l6th) but the past month has presented me with quite a lot of interest.
Several trout have been seen on more than one occasion by the bridge at the Knapp, whilst the goldfish that was there for some weeks appears to have moved down river and grown a bit larger since I saw one while on the seven bridges walk recently. I can report that the rabbit and hare populations are thriving since there have been several sightings of small baby rabbits recently. It is surprising how fast hares can move. Whilst descending the hill from Baydon to Aldbourne one evening, a hare was running down the middle of the road: in spite of a car behind it, the stupid creature did not try to run into the hedge until a side track was reached.
It may not be the weather to bring out the butterflies but I have seen my first burnet moth of the season with its red hind wings but it only had one red spot on each of its black fore wings instead of the usual six on each wing. Nearby, the bedstraw had quite a lot of cuckoo spit caused by the immature froghopper to be found within: the adults can be black and usually pass unnoticed.
Although some of the wild flowers such as the cow parsley are already
setting seed, others are taking their place such as the pyramidal orchid
with its rose purple flowers. When near the canal bank at Denfold a few
weeks ago, I noticed a cloud of white which on closer inspection turned
out to be Meadow Saxifrage: it seems there is always something new to
find. Quite a variety of sedges have caught my eye this month. Perhaps
all the rain has made them grow larger than usual. For the most part they
have triangular stems.
Rosie Pauline
Bird Notes
Mother Nature sometimes shows her darker side! I have heard of two tales where this was demonstrated. The first was a Great Spotted Woodpecker which approached a Great Tits nest, widened the opening and helped itself to the young which were inside. The second incident was a Hobby breaking into a House Martins nest and stealing the young. On both occasions the parents put up a sterling defence against overwhelming odds!
Staying with Hobbys, there have been a number of sightings around the
village. From one bird of prey to another – the Red Kite. Sightings
have come from Wicha and Ramsbury but I saw a group of four flying low
in a tight circle over Marlborough at the beginning of June.
John Marshall
Rainfall
Rainfall for the month to 18 June was 3.93 inches, average 2.44 inches.
Congratulations
The Diary, on behalf of the village, congratulates the Parish Council
and Recreation Centre on their joint organisation of so many successful,
enjoyable and memorable events to mark the Queen's Golden
Jubilee.
Patient Representative Group
Two of the dispensary staff are leaving and their jobs are being advertised.
Dr Bhambra is helping out at the Surgery until October when Dr Symons
is expected to return. Men are urged to go for a general health check
at the Surgery, especially if they have not seen a doctor for some time.
Plans are being drawn up for the new Surgery and these will be put on
show when the final scheme is decided upon.
Ramsbury & Axford Link Scheme
Progress is being made in setting up the Link Scheme. A committee is
meeting and is now looking for a Volunteer Recruitment Officer. Anyone
interested is asked to contact the Chairman, Sue Findlay, on 520346.
BT Computers
Kennet District Council have informed us that BT are currently running
a scheme to provide community groups and voluntary organisations with
computers. The deadline for applications is 9 August. Details can be obtained
from BT Community Connections, PO Box 30775, London WC1B 4QE, or e-mail
www.btcommunityconnections.com
- KDC would like to hear of any successful applications.
Ramsbury WI
On Thursday 4 July at 7.45pm in the Methodist Schoolroom, Mr D C Clarke
will talk on "The World of the Honey Bee". The competition is
for the loveliest rose. There will be a trading stall selling books, video
and audio tapes - bring your old ones and trade them in in time for the
holidays. Visitors are always welcome.
Marlborough Brandt Group - Barn Dance
To celebrate the visit of our Gambian friends, a Barn Dance will be held
on Friday 5 July at 7.30pm in the Memorial Hall. Tickets £5 (incl.
ploughman's supper) from MBG Office, 1a London Road, Marlborough (514078)
or Geoffrey Findlay, Hope Cottage, Crowood Lane, Ramsbury (520346). Licensed
bar.
Marlborough Open Studio Scheme
Local artists will be taking part in Marlborough's Open Studio scheme
during the weekends 6-7, 13-14 & 20-21 July. Brochures will be available
in several Ramsbury venues, or ring 520429.
Witcha Cottage garden will be open (admission free) at the same time as
the studio.
Axford Village Hall Bingo
There will be Bingo at Axford Village Hall at 7.30pm on Wednesdays 10
and 31 July.
Ramsbury Flyer
(The Community Bus also has
its own page at www.ramsbury.com/flyer)
The next visit to Newbury will be on Thursday 11 July
leaving the Tree at 11.30am
and returning from Newbury at 2.30pm. Book with Muriel Lye on 520555.
Ramsbury Methodist Church
There will be a Coffee Morning and Jumble Sale at Ramsbury Methodist
Church on Saturday 13 July from 10am until noon. There will be a Cake
stall, Tradecraft, Raffle etc.
If you have any items of jumble for collection please contact Sue Barnes
on 520558.
Ramsbury Horticultural Society
The Society's "Gardens open in Ramsbury" day will be on Sunday
14 July from 2 to 5.30pm. Eight gardens will be open. Tea and light refreshments
will be available both from Parliament Piece and The Old Mill. Tickets
will be £2.50 (£2 for retired persons). Accompanied children
admitted free. If you would like to steward for an hour or if you have
any queries to raise, please contact Anthony Setter on 521320.
Ramsbury Conservative Association - Golden Jubilee Lunch
This will be held on Sunday 14 July from 12.30pm to 2pm at Ramsbury Hill,
by kind permission of Simon and Julia Blunt, . Tickets £10 (children
£5) from Mills Butchers, Post Office or committee members.
Ramsbury Community Association
The Association, formed in 1998 to build a Community Centre to house the Youth Club, Pre-School and Senior Citizens' Club, has been in suspense now for two years. Despite recent efforts to revive the project, and after consultation with the Charity Commission, the Trustees have concluded that the Association should now be dissolved and the assets distributed in accordance with the constitution (copies in the library).
A General Meeting will be held at 8pm on Tuesday 16 July in the Memorial
Hall at which the Trustees will present their proposals. All residents
aged 18 or over may attend and speak.
Ramsbury Luncheon Club
The Annual General Meeting will be held on Wed. 17 July at 1.15pm in
the Church Room. All are welcome.
Ramsbury cum Axford Parish Council
SKIPS
There will be mid-week skips at Whittonditch on Wed. 17 July and Knowledge
Crescent on Wed. 31 July.
(Parish Council contacts and
minutes of meetings can be viewed on the Council
pages.
Arthritis Research
The annual Coffee Morning and Sale to raise funds will be held in the
Memorial Hall on 19 July from 10am until noon. Donations or contributions
to the stalls will be welcomed beforehand by Anne Tiplady at Evelyn House,
High Street or by Juma Lance at Fridays, Crowood Lane.
Ramsbury Amenity Group
GUIDED WALKS
Peter Marren will lead a walk of approximately two miles on Sunday 21
July meeting at the Tree at 2pm.
Ronny Price will lead a walk on Sunday 28 July, meeting with cars at
2pm at the Tree, thence to Whittonditch and a four mile walk via Crooked
Soley.
Parliament Piece Flags
John & Rosemary Pinches of Parliament Piece would very much like
returned their union flag banners with blue and yellow tails, removed
from their gate posts during the night of Monday 3 June between 9pm &
4am. They hope to use them again when the garden is open on 14 July.
Any information gratefully received.
THANKS
Golden Jubilee Weekend
The Parish Council would like to thank everyone who attended the Jubilee events and helped to make the weekend so successful - in particular Julia Blunt & Mora Abel (concert), Barbara & Duncan Croucher (flower festival & exhibition), Paul Court (soap box derby), Roger Henry & Alan Plenderleith (fireworks), Ellin & Robert Osmond (treasure hunt) - Ian Smith (street fair, disco, publicity), Joy Wilson (fancy dress).
In Axford, Anne de Saxe (guardsmen), Ann Naughton (children's picnic) and Di Barnett (street party in the Jubilee Field). All Axford children under 16 will receive Jubilee mugs.
Mr G Starling would very much like to thank the person who found his glasses at the Street Fair.
Coffee Centre
Thank you to all who helped on 18 May by making cakes etc. £101.34
was raised for local charities.
Georgie Brooks won a prize for naming Billy the Tiger - Rosemary Lee guessed
40 sweets in the jar.
ADVANCE NOTICES
Ramsbury Horticultural Society - Summer Show
This year's show will be in the Memorial Hall on Saturday 10 August.
Classes for Vegetables, Fruit, Flowers, Home Industries, Art & Literature
and Photography plus the popular children's section. Time to start planning
your entries.
Show Schedules from the Post Office or call Brian Twigger on 520353.
Ramsbury Memorial Hall (The Watermill Theatre)
The Watermill Theatre will present "I dreamt that I dwelt in Marble Halls" in the Memorial Hall at 7.30pm on Saturday 21 September.
Countryside March
The Countryside Alliance is organising a March in London on Sunday 22 September. A coach will be going from Ramsbury. Anyone interested should contact Peter Brown (520776) or Ben Tottenham (520308).
The Flyer - Newbury Show
The Flyer will be visiting the Newbury Show on Sunday 22 September leaving at 9.30am.
Ravensbury Players 25th Anniversary Year Production
The Players will present "Crown Matrimonial" by Royce Ryton
from 20-23 November. The play concerns events leading to the abdication
of Edward VIII. If you have any 1930s furniture, furnishings or costumes
which you could lend for the production, please contact Sheila Hobbs (521163)
or Jessie Gunton (521055).
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