Scruton News
Latest news from Scruton village and surrounding area. See here for the latest parish newsletters.
Farming News – August 2023
If the weather dries up in the coming month, then that will be perfect. Almost all of the first crop of grass has been made into hay because it was drying out so fast in the sunshine that I just left it for hay.
Gardeners’ World – August 2023
The rain at the end of July will have done much good, but it has spoilt the roses that are flowering now, so I give them a light prune, a feed of Fish, Blood and Bone and hopefully in a few weeks time they will have a second crop of flowers.
From the Parish Council – July 2023
Scruton Fest, Solar Array, Dangerous Litter, Coronation Memorial
Memorial to Chris Snell
A tree has been planted and a bench installed at the Yorkshire Arboretum at Castle Howard by Chris’ colleagues and friends.
Nature Notes – July 2023
Recently I walked up Meeth Gill just west of Reeth to the Old Gang Smelt Mills to see how many species of upland birds I could find, especially summer migrants.
Farming News – July 2023
I write this on the day after Scruton Fest. When I returned home, I checked the sheep because I had a nagging feeling that something was wrong.
Gardeners’ World – July 2023
After a very dry month, at last a drop of rain, although we need more. Some plants have done well and the roses have been spectacular with more flowers than usual, although they haven’t lasted long in the heat.
Congratulations to the Scruton Fest Team!
Scruton Fest was a roaring success last weekend, thanks to the Fest Crew (SPFA) and everyone who supported and participated in the event in any way.
From the Parish Council – June 2023
SPC Vacancy, Coronation, Scams, Volunteers Required
Farming News – June 2023
May has been a month where the crops have grown fast because of the combination of warm weather and sufficient moisture in the ground.
Gardener’s World – June 2023
At last the warm weather is here and the gardens are growing almost too fast. Plants are very vigorous and it looks like a good year for peonies; mine have never been so tall!
Nature Notes – June 2023
by Andy Johnston Rewilding is all the rage at the moment. However it may come as a surprise that there are over 2,000 non-native species of plants & animals already established in the UK. Many have been deliberately introduced, but a significant number have arrived accidentally. Examples in our neighbourhood include Himalayan balsam, Japanese knot-weed,…
Playing Field Gets Facelift
Improvements to Scruton Playing Field include a new entrance, new benches (with wheelchair access) and a storage container.
From the Parish Council – May 2023
Parish Council Vacancy, Waste bins, Pittfields Corner, Solar Array, STOP PRESS
Farming News – May 2023
I always look forward to May, a month of promise of warm summer days. An easy month when the cattle and sheep are outdoors, eating the spring grass, after the winter when they needed feeding twice a day, bedding up every second day, and mucking out every six weeks.
Potato Challenge 2023
The Potato Challenge is back for another season! See who can grow the biggest weight of potatoes from one tuber grown in a bag. It’s free to enter, just pick up your potato and bag now from outside East Grange House, Common Lane. A grand weigh-in will take place later in the year. Prizes for…
Nature Notes – May 2023
Recently the north of England was subject to a ridge of high pressure and a NE airflow. These conditions were ideal for the creation of Britain’s only named wind ‘The Helm Wind’.
Gardener’s World – May 2023
Please join us in the Village Hall for a special celebration on Saturday 6 May from 2 to 4 pm.
Parish Council News – April 2023
Silver Street Corner, Litter, Village Green Trees, Coronation
Gardeners’ World – April 2023
Spring is finally here, although good gardening weather changes from day to day.
Nature Notes – April 2023
Those of you who live near the Green or at the top of Ham Hall Lane are well aware of the rooks.
Farming News – April 2023
The dry February has become a wet March. I like to sow spring barley during the first two weeks of March but rain and snow prevented this.
Scruton Fest 2023
The new festival is shaping up to be an exciting successor to Scruton Fete! Everything will be housed in a huge marquee on the playing field.
King Charles III Coronation
SPC have not received any suggestions for celebrating or commemorating the Coronation, if you have any ideas please forward them to the Parish Clerk.