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Nature Notes – April 2022
The warm weather has brought out cherry blossom and spring flowers, and thrushes and blackbirds are in full song especially at dusk.
Read MoreRed Arrows soar above Leeming & Scruton in a spectacular farewell tribute to RAF 100 Squadron
The flypast, which took place at 2:05 pm on 24 March, was to bid farewell to 100 Squadron which is to be disbanded on 31 March 2022. RAF 100 Squadron, which fly Hawk T1 aircraft, was formed in 1917 and moved to Leeming in 1995. Their badge was approved by King George VI and…
Read MoreAnnual Potato Challenge 2022
The Annual Potato Challenge is back, this year in memory of Chris Snell. See who can grow the biggest weight of potatoes from one tuber grown in a bag
Read MoreParish Council – March 2022
May Elections, 54 Bus Service & Snickets
Read MoreFrom the Rectory – March 2022
One of the joys of living in beautiful North Yorkshire is watching the changing seasons. I love hares and have seen a number recently.
Read MoreScruton Sky at Night – March 2022
Whilst there is always something happening in the night skies, March will be relatively quiet from a viewing point.
Read MoreVillage Meeting – Platinum Jubilee
There will be a open village meeting to discuss Scruton’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations over the Bank Holiday weekend in June.
Read MoreNature Notes – March 2022
Roe deer are regularly seen around here. Last week I spotted a hind with two three-quarter grown young break out of Carriage Road Plantation and run across a field of rape into a copse.
Read MoreParish Council – February 2022
Street Light, Snickets, Trees, Crimewatch
Read MoreNature Notes – February 2022
Walking along Fleetham Lane on New Year’s Day I was surprised to see four hares cavorting around showing signs of mating.
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