Ramsbury and Axford
Village Diary November 2002 published by Ramsbury
and Axford Amenity Group.
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Ramsbury & Axford Village Diary - November 2002
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Nature Notes
How time flies, I have just realised that it is almost six years since
I started writing this monthly piece and although lots of plants and insects
etc. are seen every year, I still come upon something new from time to
time. The latest was a crayfish by the Kennet Bridge: it was there for
about a week. Do herons eat them I wonder? It may have been one of the
undesirable American ones as it was a dirty pink, whereas the English
variety is a dull muddy colour. It is said that this invader is having
an adverse effect on our native species. It has also been reported in
the Hungerford area.
Judging by the past few days our pleasant autumn sunshine is at an end.
The soil having become very dry the rain was certainly needed but may
it not be the start of excessive downpours leading to floods in some parts
of the country. A few sunny days are now needed to bring on the fungi
for the weekend foray. The variety to be found at this time of year depends
partly on the type of soil and the range of trees in the district. Fly
Agarics (red caps with white bit) usually occur under birch trees, while
the oyster mushrooms I have always found in beech woods, puff balls and
earth stars seem to depend more on soil type.
By now the insect population for the most part has gone into hibernation,
such as the butterflies most of which but not all spend the winter in
chrysalis form. The cabbage white is one such but it is surprising how
far the caterpillar crawls so as to find a suitable place. I have destroyed
quite a few climbing my back door no doubt wishing to winter under the
eaves.
Rosie Pauline
Bird Notes
Autumn is always a fascinating time of year with summer migrants departing
for Africa and winter migrants arriving from Scandinavia and Russia. One
of the summer migrants, which was a regular visitor in the skies above
Ramsbury, was the Hobby which I last saw on 25 September. Throughout this
summer I have had 25 sightings of this bird, which puts all previous years
in the shade.
Another summer migrant which stopped off en-route for Africa was a juvenile
Whinchat. He appeared very tame when he perched on a fence post for at
least half an hour. A Chiff Chaff was still in song on 11 October at Seven
Bridges.
So out with the old and in with the new. Crossbills are still to be seen
in Hens Wood as are Siskin which can also be seen over Ramsbury. One group
that I saw contained 100 of these small finches. On 7 October a flight
of some 30 Redwing flew over the village - Here comes winter!
John Marshall
Rainfall
The rainfall for the month to 18 October was 2.77 inches, average 2.75
inches. Summer six months April to September, 13.40 inches, average 13.88
inches.
Ramsbury Amenity Group
GUIDED WALKS
There will be guided walks on Sunday 10 November sharing cars to Manor
Hill, thence to Whiteshard Bottom, a 4 mile walk; and on Sunday 24 November,
a walk to Loves Copse, a 4.5 mile walk. Meet at the tree at 2 pm with
dogs under control.
AUTUMN SUPPER
The Autumn supper will take place in the Church Room at 7.30 pm on Thursday
14 November - tickets price £4 from the Post Office and Midways
Stores in November.
Ramsbury Surgery
The Government recommends that all the following people should have an
influenza vaccination. Anyone over 65 is included, or with any of the
following conditions - chronic heart or chest complaint, chronic kidney
disease, diabetes, lowered immunity due to disease or treatment, or any
other serious medical condition. All the above can receive a flu vaccination
free of charge. If you are in any doubt about the conditions please speak
to one of the Practice doctors or nurses.
Anyone else who wishes to have a flu vaccination may do so at the practice
on a private basis, and the fee has been held at £10 for this year.
Please contact the surgery reception to make an appointment. There is
adequate stock of vaccine to meet expected demand.
Ramsbury & Axford Link
Scheme
Over 20 volunteers have come forward to offer help
with a variety of jobs, if you would like to join them call Tessa Rissone
520712 or Joy Wilson 520848 the recruitment officers. Leaflets with details
giving a dedicated telephone number, will be delivered to all homes in
both villages towards the end of the month. The volunteers will receive
an information pack and be invited to a launch on Tuesday 26 November.
Susan Findlay Chairman Link Steering Committee.
Axford Otters
Axford Otters Baby and Toddler Group which caters for children with possible
food allergies now meets on Friday mornings from 10 -12 noon in the Village
Hall. The activity timetable is displayed in the Ramsbury Post Office
and Axford Village Hall or call Vicki Murray on 521500.
Bella Voce Choir
New voices are needed for the choir. Practice is at Ramsbury Primary
School on Mondays from 8.15 to 9.15 pm. Call Lisa Hyde 520034 for further
information
Ramsbury Royal British Legion Club
The Branch AGM takes place in the Club on Friday 1 November at 8 pm. All members are asked to attend. The combined Club and Branch membership, now due, is £12-50. Membership cards can be collected from the club or can be posted on receipt of a cheque payable to "Royal British Legion".
REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY PARADE - 10 November
The parade will form up in the Square at 10.30 am and proceed to the War
Memorial for the Two Minutes Silence at 11 am.
Arthritis Research
The Annual musical evening, "A Little Light Music and a Few Words",
in aid of Arthritis Research will be held in the Church Room at 7.30 pm
on Saturday 2 November with singers, performers and Peter Kearns (sic).
Tickets are £4 from the Post Office or Caroline Franklin on 520496.
Marlborough Brandt Group
MBG will hold their 25th Anniversary party in Marlborough Town Hall on
Friday 8 November from 8 - midnight. All Ramsbury and Axford former volunteers
are welcome. There will be a disco, food and bar. Tickets price £10
from the MBG office (514078 ask for Pepi) or Geoffrey Findlay 520346.
Ramsbury Horticultural Society
Gerald Sinclair will talk on Day Lilies at the meeting of the Society in the Methodist School Room at 7.45 pm on Monday 4 November.
An invitation has been received from the Rowde Society near Trowbridge.
A talk on 'Photography of the Eden Project'. Details are in the Society's
Autumn Newsletter.
Ramsbury WI
Dr Tiplady will speak on "The Island of the British Isles"
at the next meeting in the Methodist School Room at 7.45 pm on Thursday
7 November.
"Rollercoaster"
"Rollercoaster" will take place on Friday
8 November and every 2nd Friday each month from 7.30 - 9.15 pm in the
Methodist Church for people of all ages. It begins with praise, worship
and then a choice of games. There will be coffee, choc and chat. Play
CDs, sing with a live band "Enyfnng in G" plus toys for tinies.
Come and have a really good evening.
Ramsbury Flyer
(The Community Bus also has
its own page at www.ramsbury.com/flyer).
The trip to Newbury will be on the 2nd Thursday, 14 November. It will
leave the Tree at 11.30 am and return from Newbury at 2.30 pm. There will
be an outing to Bath on Monday 18 November leaving the Tree at 9.30 am.
The fare will be £5.
Ravensbury Players
In their 25th Anniversary year, the Players will present Roger Ryton's "Crown Matrimonial" based on the abdication of King Edward VIII. Directed by Sheila Hobbs the play will run from Wednesday to Saturday 20 - 23 November at 7.45 pm in the Memorial Hall. Tickets £5 from Midway Stores and the Post Office, or by telephone 521544. Sponsored by Freeman Baker Associates, Hungerford.
There are still some tables for hire at £7 in the Table Top Sale
in the Memorial Hall on Saturday 2 November from 10 -12 noon. Call 520619
or 520068.
Meals on Wheels
The AGM of Ramsbury Meals on Wheels will be held on Monday 25 November
at 10.30 am in the Red Cross Room. If you would like to join the team
of helpers or find out more about the service please come along.
Ramsbury School Christmas Bazaar
The Christmas Bazaar will take place from 10 - 12 noon on Saturday 30
November.
THANKS
RAMSBURY AMENITY GROUP - Hon. Secretary
The Amenity Group warmly thanks Rosemary Lee, retiring as Hon. Secretary
and as Administrator of Isles Court for her work in helping to run the
Amenity Group.
RAMSBURY POST OFFICE
The Post Office congratulates William Langton, the winner of the name
the monkey competition to raise money for a children's charity. Charity
Christmas cards, chocolates and novelties are now in stock. Look out for
the Christmas competition for children up to 14 years.
TEDDY QUILT COMPETITION
The number of Teddy Bears on the quilt is 240. The name of the winner
is announced in the Post Office window. Maureen Sinnott is delighted to
have raised just over £300 so far. The money is going to PMH (soon
to be The Great Western Hospital) Day Therapy Centre where Chemotherapy
and Drug and Blood Transfusion services are provided. She thanks their
dedicated staff and all those who have donated. The fund will provide
silk flower arrangements for the patient area.
ARTHRITIS RESEARCH
The sale of Christmas Cards on 11 October raised £204 for Arthritis
Research. Dr and Mrs Tiplady are most grateful.
SCOUT QUIZ
The Scouts thank everyone who supported their recent Quiz. They made a
profit of £545. Special thanks go to Gill and Dave Leake for setting
the questions and to the adjudicators, Mr and Mrs Setter from Aldbourne.
ADVANCE NOTICES
THE FLYER - CHRISTMAS SHOPPING
There will be a pre - Christmas shopping trip to London on Saturday 7
December if enough people are interested. Book with Muriel Lye on 520555.
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