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Sky at Night – November 2023
Watch out for the Leonid Meteor Shower throughout most of November (at its peak on the 18 Nov) between midnight and dawn
Read MoreScruton Mini Food Fest 2023
Tickets for Sunday’s Cookery Demonstration by Gilly Robinson at the Food Fest are available
Read MoreNature Notes – October 2023
In early September, I woke to find my car covered in Sahara dust, thanks to a huge plume of hot air from the south. Sahara dust is responsible for delivering an estimated 22 kilotons of phosphorous and other nutrients to the rain forests of South America. Local farmers will be only too happy to receive…
Read MoreVillage Christmas Card 2023
Everyone in the parish will receive a traditional Village Christmas card with greetings inside from their friends and neighbours in Scruton.
Read MoreNature Notes – September 2023
It has been a strange summer weather wise; June was very dry and sunny but with cold evenings.
Read MoreSolar Array Approved
The outcome of Lightrock’s appeal against HDC’s refusal for a Solar Array was published on 27 June. The scheme will now go ahead, subject to conditions. Decision – The main issue in the appeal was the effect of the development on, and potential loss of, agricultural land. Whilst recognising that land classification is a matter…
Read MoreNature Notes – August 2023
We have at least one pair of sparrow hawks which operate in the village. Those of you with bird feeders will be aware of the sudden attacks on garden birds, or more usually the tell-tale sign of a patch of feathers on the lawn.
Read MoreMemorial to Chris Snell
A tree has been planted and a bench installed at the Yorkshire Arboretum at Castle Howard by Chris’ colleagues and friends.
Read MoreNature 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 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.
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