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ST JOHN THE BAPTIST CHURCH, WASPERTON Updated June 2024 A dry May and a leaking June The combination of a dry May and a wet June gives good results (57%) for barley. The second maxim comes from Bedfordshire. The most frequent weather pattern during June is a stormy one. Usually, during 1- 4 June, the first wave of cool, stormy summer weather arrives. Then fortunately, a dry spell, 5-11th peaking on the 7th. However, the 12-14th gives us a second phase of cool, wet, stormy weather, then a third lot from the 20th. I do hope this pattern breaks this year after the wet, mild spring. Fingers crossed. In the Churchyard, things are growing very strongly as usual and we are just on top of the grass mowing. The grey squirrels and birds are eating through the bird feeders very quickly. I'm certainly not keeping up with them, must try harder. I'm not too sure about the use of our bird boxes yet but have seen both blue tits and great tits going in and out. By the way have you heard the cuckoo yet? I'm still listening. I have mentioned the stinging nettles before, and I know to some of us they look like dangerous weeds. With the present interest in rewilding, there is more knowledge about their place in the natural world. Nettles are of great benefit to insects, particularly the butterflies. Our bats have been flying for about eight weeks now. Sadly they ignore our bat boxes from what I can see. They prefer to be under the tiles on the Church roof. Holy bats! As always, thanks for your support, so good to see you walking through the Churchyard. Always welcome. Mike Porter
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