Derek writes: I was very excited earlier this week when I noticed a common spotted Orchid in the Churchyard. This is the first one I have seen in 30 years at St. Margaret’s. It has arrived after 10 years of encouraging wild flowers and managing them accordingly. Wild flowers are an emotive subject, ranging from … [Read more…]

Derek writes: Did you see May Bugs flying around this year ? May Bugs are beetles which are seen flying around for 6 weeks or so, they are quite big ( 30 – 50 mm long ) and bulky. In my childhood one managed to get stuck in my mother’s hair, there was quite a … [Read more…]

Derek writes: This week is Volunteers’ Week, it is an opportunity to say thank you to the many, ( The National Trust have 53,000 volunteers alone) who volunteer in myriad ways up and down the country. Thank you likewise to the group who help in the Churchyard here at St. Margaret’s. We will restart in … [Read more…]

Derek writes: In preparation for resuming bell ringing at St. Margaret’s Church, 4 ringers met to check the bells were in good ringing condition and nothing had been nibbling the ropes. As it happened we were met with a surprising sight. The mesh over the tower louvered windows had rusted and the Jackdaws had forced … [Read more…]

Derek writes:  After 6 weeks of virtually no rain the Good Lord is readdressing the balance.  Everything is beginning to grow, including the weeds. Do look out for Orchids, the early purples are out now.They are dotted around here and there, growing on woodland edges.  What a delight!