Welcome to September!

The beginning of a new season and, you never know, a change in the weather.  Being one of those who remembers the glorious Summer of 1976, it has been interesting to hear the endless speculation about peak temperatures and how long the “temporary” hosepipe ban will last. 

2026 has become the new 1976 and perhaps we should rethink our garden planting in the future to cope with lack of rain.  As I look at what used to be a lawn, not a good one I might add, but at least it was green, I do wonder whether gravel, pebbles or sand(!) might solve the issues in the future.

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But  I digress, hopefully you have all had a lovely August and are looking forward to our AMM on 9th when our Speaker will be Peter Waine on the topic “Campaign For Rural England.”  There will no doubt be coffee/tea and cake available and a good catch up with friends old and new.

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If anyone would like to organize a lunch or supper in September or further ahead please let us know.  Sue B is also organizing event(s) around the Clean Rivers Campaign, 7-13  September, so let her know if you would like to get involved in this.

Now might also be the time to think if there are any new WhatsApp group ideas that you might like to suggest.  We have had some lovely get-togethers recently in members homes so if anyone would like to host a coffee morning just let us know.  Tonia does have the calendar so you can check with her in case dates clash.

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We look ahead to our AGM and Birthday meeting in October and would still love to get some new people/new ideas on board for the coming year. We will be having Bingo as our activity for the AGM so if you still have any unwanted gifts lurking around you might like to consider moving them on to a new home!

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 See you soon Fiona