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ST JOHN THE BAPTIST CHURCH, WASPERTON Updated May 2024 Many thunderstorms in May, These two adages have surprisingly good results. Close conditions and heavy rain associated with thunderstorms would help crop development. But May is often a pleasant month. Usually, the period 29th April to 16th May attracts northerly airstreams alternating with some anti-cyclonic intervals. The westerly being at its annual minimum. 21st to 31st May gives us fine dry weather with southerlies predominating. Goody goody! In the Churchyard, as around the village, the spring bulbs are pretty well over but what a super show we have had this year. Daffodils everywhere and they withstood the wind and rain very well. It is a lovely time of the year, March and April so much colour and all promise of what is to come. Yes, I know now it is time for the May flowers, and things should do well after all the April showers. Our excellent team has started mowing and things look quite tidy already. With the mild weather the grass was very long, and we didn't cut too low the first time; we have a first rate team of volunteers as you know; the work just wouldn't get done without them. So it's thanks again team. The birds are nesting now, but I'm not sure about the use of our nest boxes yet, blue tits and great tits last year, fingers crossed. I have seen my first house martin in the village, and of course all the winter visitors have gone north. See you all next November. As ever, the moles have been busy and always just before we mow and the molehills aren't as useful at this time of the year. OK, in early spring when we can move them and use the soil for seed beds for the wildflower seed. Yes done that. Now, all my moles are "Miff" named after Miff Mole the early jazz American trombonist (1920's) - a brilliant player. However he's still a nuisance when we cut the grass. Do keep coming through the Churchyard for your walks; we love to see you and thanks for your support. Mike Porter
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