Parish Newsletters

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Items for Future Newsletters

Please let Stephen Elmer have articles for the newsletter by email, phone or note. For other parish matters contact any councillor or the clerk.

Noticeboards

Parish Council noticeboards are located at the village hall and on the village green. A public-access noticeboard is located in the bus shelter opposite Pittfields Corner.

Scruton Information Signboard

A ‘Thankful Village’ signboard located on the village green near the Church, tells the story of Scruton from its ancient origins through to it becoming a Thankful Village.

Benefice of the Lower Swale

From the Rectory – March 2021

27th February 2021

I reckon many of us were hoping that the latest roadmap issued by the Government would provide a light at the end of what has been a very long tunnel.

yellow hammer & grey partridge

Nature Notes – March 2021

27th February 2021

No doubt, during the recent cold weather, many of you will have attracted good numbers of wild birds to your feeders.

Tractor

Farming News: On Lambing – March 2021

27th February 2021

I usually know when a ewe is soon to give birth. She licks her lips and talks to her unborn lambs in a gentle bleat, which is in contrast to the loud, harsh bleat when shouting for food.

Lightrock Power

Scruton Solar Farm Consultation – Q & A

27th February 2021

Lightrock Power Ltd. thanks those who took part in the community Zoom meetings on 3rd & 4th February.

solar panels with sheep

Solar Farm Questionnaire

27th February 2021

Scruton Parish Council thanks all parishioners who completed the questionnaire. A total of 190 forms were distributed, of which 107 were returned by the deadline.

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