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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.
Read MoreFarming 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.
Read MoreGardeners’ 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.
Read MoreCongratulations 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.
Read MoreFrom the Parish Council – June 2023
SPC Vacancy, Coronation, Scams, Volunteers Required
Read MoreFarming 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.
Read MoreGardener’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!
Read MoreNature 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,…
Read MorePlaying Field Gets Facelift
Improvements to Scruton Playing Field include a new entrance, new benches (with wheelchair access) and a storage container.
Read MoreFrom the Parish Council – May 2023
Parish Council Vacancy, Waste bins, Pittfields Corner, Solar Array, STOP PRESS
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