Ramsbury and
Axford Village Diary May 2001 published by Ramsbury
and Axford Amenity Group.
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Ramsbury & Axford Village Diary - May 2001
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Nature Notes
During the past month we seem to have experienced all the seasons,
as apart from many dull and wet days much of the country had snow
on 20 March, although we only had sleet, within two days a mild sunny
day gave us the false impression that spring had arrived.
In spite of the inclement weather the spring flowers are now with
us - butterbur by the river and with all the wet a patch of kingcups
have appeared a little further along. Fritillaries are another moisture
loving plant although mine are flowering in quite a dry location.
The blackthorn as yet does not seem to be giving such a grand show
as in some years.. The weather always seems to be cold when that and
other members of the plum family are in bloom, will it be a good or
a bad plum harvest this year I wonder ?
Sunny days now bring forth the brimstone and peacock butterflies,
do they hibernate on the colder days ? The day when the sun was shining
an orange mark appeared on a sheet out to dry - propolis a substance
left by a bee. Larger forms of life are now very active as a result
I have received reports of what was probably a mink being killed on
the road in the Kintbury area, a heron was seen to fly off with a
vole, the tail was seen hanging from its beak. A week ago I think
that it was a weasel that crossed the road near Lamplands. On another
occasion a frog was lying on its back, I flipped it over and on my
return it had gone, one that did not get run over in a lethargic state.
Have you seen the road sign for frogs ? I saw one in the Hermitage
area recently. A great surprise was to find some droppings on my lawn
which a book suggested were those of a deer, had it wandered into
the village at night and being frightened by a car jumped the fence
?
Have you seen the dark duck with her ducklings in the village ? Easter
being rather cold may May Day be fine and warm
Rosie Pauline
Bird Notes
There was an article in a national newspaper earlier this month about
salmonella in wild birds. It said that Greenfinches and Sparrows were
the most susceptible as they feed on bird tables where there can be
a build up of faeces and old food. The article concludes ; to avoid
the wild birds acquiring this disease use a mild disinfectant to clean
your bird table, hopper and the surrounding area, and if it is possible
move your feeders on a regular basis.
Well, the summer migrants have moved back, every bush seems to be
holding a Willow Warbler, Chiff Chaff or Blackcap. On 16 April I was
told of an Osprey which had been seen on the broad water at Chilton
Foliat. I went the next day and was lucky enough to see it sitting
nonchalantly at the top of a tree fifty feet up !
John Marshall
Rainfall
The rainfall for the month to 18 April was 4.03 inches, average 2.14
inches.
Parish Council
ANNUAL PARISH MEETING
The Annual Parish Meeting will be held at 7.45pm on Monday 14 May
in the Memorial Hall. The presentation by Communique about work on
the Kennet (postponed from March) will precede the meeting so please
come along. There will be an opportunity for questions.
FOOT AND MOUTH
Byeways and footpaths continue to be closed. The Parish Council is
keeping in touch with the County Council and local landowners with
a view to opening some paths soon. Meanwhile your help in clearing
up after your dog would be appreciated as the few paths within the
village which are open are being used more than usual
SKIP
There will be a skip at Whittonditch on Friday 4 May..
(Parish Council contacts
and minutes of meetings can be viewed at www.ramsbury.com/council)
Ramsbury Horticultural Society
The Society holds a Spring Plant Sale and Coffee Morning
at "Millstream"on Saturday 5 May from 10 am. Please look
out those plants which you would be willing to donate and bring them
along on that morning after 9.15 am for labelling and pricing.
Amenity Group
BEST KEPT VILLAGE COMPETITION.
We have entered the Competition again and the judges may appear unannounced
at any time Please look out for litter, remove perennial weeds on
roadside frontages and tidy up as best you can. There will be a clean
up party meeting at Vicarage Cottage on Saturday 5 May from 10 am
Why not drop in on your way back from the Plant Sale ?
Ramsbury & Axford Golf Society
The Ramsbury & Axford Golf Society is holding
a competition at Marlborough Golf Club on Tuesday 8 May. Lunch will
be at 12 noon and golf from 1pm with a BBQ in the Crown to follow
in the evening.
For details call Bob Osmond 520568 or David Lewis 520008.
Ramsbury Memorial Hall
The AGM of the Memorial Hall registered charity will
be held at 8 pm on Tuesday 8 May in the Hall..
All residents aged 18 and over may attend and vote. Suggestions for
improving the Hall facilities will be welcome.
Six positions of Trustee are to be filled by election. Nominations
signed by proposer, seconder and nominee, should reach the Clerk to
the Charity, 55a High Street by 10 am on 7 May.
Ramsbury Flyer
(The Community Bus also
has its own page at www.ramsbury.com/flyer)
The AGM of the Bus Committee will take place on Wednesday
9 May at 7.30 pm in the Red Cross Room in Dyers Yard. Please come
and support us. For details of the June Newbury trip see advance notices.
PTA Quiz Night
There will be a PTA Quiz Night on Friday 11 May at
8 pm in the Memorial Hall. Tickets £7 will include a Ploughman's
supper. and are available from the School Secretary, Post Office and
Mills Butchers. For more details/tickets contact Sharon Barnes 520147.
Open Studios
As usual several local artists will be opening their
studios as part of the Newbury Spring Festival on Saturdays 12/19/26
and Sundays 13/20/27 May. Leaflets giving further information will
be available at the Post Office or from Susan Kirkman 520429.
Ramsbury Football Club
The Football Club will be holding a Presentation evening
and disco on Saturday 12 May from 7.30 - 10.30 pm at the Memorial
Hall. Come and celebrate another enjoyable and successful year . Telephone
520598 for details.
Why not Travel by Bus?
(Depreciation, insurance, tax, MOT) the costs per
mile are about 10p for fuel and 3p for servicing tyres etc.
Car owning pensioners can save money by going shopping by bus. Kennet
District Council now issue pensioners with bus passes allowing them
to buy half price bus tickets. Ring 01380 724911 and ask for Bus Pass
Information They will post you an application form.
Chiropody/Podiatry
Jonathan Hagon is offering a private chiropody service
at the Ramsbury Surgery every Friday. Appointments can be made via
the surgery reception or by telephone on the surgery no 520366.
Churchyard Shrubs
The garden beside the burial ground in the Churchyard
is looked after by volunteers. Evergreen shrubs and bulbs would be
gratefully received, or donations to buy them. Contact Sheila Shaw
520048.
UK Villages Web Site
Use your village site on the internet www.ukvillages.co.uk.
then click on Ramsbury. Put your notices, news, information etc..
It is really easy, so have a go and it is free.
Recycling of Photocopier Cartridges
Kennet District Council have launched a service for
the recycling of toner cartridges from printers, copiers and faxes.
Aproximately £2 will be donated to the charity Cancer and Leukaemia
in Childhood by the company Office Green who are operating the service.
There are collection points in Marlborough and Devizes libraries.
Put your old cartrdge in the wrapping from the new one and place it
in the box marked "Office Green" Details from Barbara White
at KDC on 01380 724911.
THANKS
ADVANCE NOTICES
BRENDONCARE FROXFIELD
The League of Friends are holding a Garden Party (indoors if wet)
at 2.30 pm on Wednesday 6 June. Entrance will be £1.50 to include
tea and cakes. There will be raffles and stalls.
THE FLYER
The Newbury trip in June will be on Thursday 7 June instead of Thursday
14 June. Please book with Muriel Lye on 520555 as usual.
HOLY CROSS CHURCH FÊTE
The first Church Fête for many years will be held from 2 - 4pm
on Saturday 9 June in the Church and Church Room or Vicarage Garden,
depending on the weather. Proceeds to Holy Cross and the Prospect
Hospice. Lots of fun for the family.
RAMSBURY AMENITY GROUP
The Amenity Group will be holding a Garden Party at Ramsbury Hill,
Back Lane on Sunday 10 June from 2pm with strawberry teas. All will
be welcome.
HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY
The Society will hold a Rose and Iris evening at 7.30 pm on Saturday
16 June in the Memorial Hall
followed by light refreshments. Entries can be made for seven classes
of roses, one floral arrangment and four classes for irises. Please
do support this additional event in the Horticultural Society's calendar.
Please note the change of date from that published in the Membership
Card.
THE 2001 RAMSBURY BALL
The Ramsbury Ball on Saturday 8 September. There are only 11 tables
left so please book yours now at the Crown & Anchor 520335.
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