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Archives for March 2017
Parish Paper – April 2017 Issue
Alan’s Nature Notes – Observations from February
Well, we've experienced a mix of weather recently, haven't we? Some beautiful days, but other rotten ones. On one of the former, I felt like stretching my legs, so I walked down to the River Tale, and on to Blue Anchor. Buzzards soaring high up in the blue sky, robins singing and there were some deer in a field in the distance---two or three of them.
On another lovely day, Margaret and I had booked a trip on the Stuart Line birdwatching boat, out of Exmouth and up the river Exe to Topsham. We saw all the usual birds one sees on the Exe in the …
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The Writing Wall – March
As reported previously, the Writing Wall is now a space for creative writing. Here are three more entries in the category “Challenge”.
A BIT OF A TURKEY So Christmas Eve is over. Karen's cooked her socks off and it's only Christmas morning. Her head in recipe books, I know there are treats to come for Boxing Day visitors and beyond. And after all it's MY mum, well into her nineties now, who we're staying with. So I stake out my territory. On Christmas Day at least, I'll do the main turkey roast. Up with the turkey on Christmas morning, …
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Churchmouse – March
Hi Friends,
Oh Parchina and I are so happy spring is on its way, that’s why we are dancing, and because our birthdays are soon. Did you know Parchina and I are twins so we have a great time celebrating our birthdays? Mum usually invites all the family around for tea and of course all our friends, there are so many mice gathered we can’t have the party in church in case someone hears us and we might get caught!
Did you know that some people don’t like mice living in their churches or even their houses? Guess what, Rev Cate is one of those …
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News From Payhembury Provisions – March 2017
This month we are very happy to say that we have been able to make two substantial donations:
Firstly, we were invited by the Parish Council to make a contribution towards the cost of a new gate for the playing field which we hope will make life easier for mums and carers struggling with toddlers and buggies.
Secondly, we are delighted to help with the cost of a new mower for the Tale Millers cricket club, how's that?!
I'm sure everyone will realise that we are only able to make donations to enhance our village because, unlike most other …
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