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ST JOHN THE BAPTIST CHURCH, WASPERTON Updated November 2023 Expect Saint Martin's summer, Saint Martin's Day is the 11th November, Martinmas. Unfortunately Saint Martin's summer is a myth, but the second adage shows a 35% chance of being correct, which to me seems reasonable. Any way we must wait until the 11th but keep our jumpers handy just in case. The November weather is often difficult for us. The late autumn storms usually continue until about the 13th. Mid-month a brief quiet interlude from the 15th to the 21st. Then late November to early December the first of the winter storms. "No dawn no dusk, no proper time of day, November". Yes the days are getting shorter and not so much to see in the Churchyard on the surface. But bugs in our bug boxes I hope, not to be disturbed, so I haven't had a poke around. Activity too in the base of the long grass and nettles, other insects and small mammals. I don't think the hedgehogs have gone to bed for the winter. Still signs of activity. Jane has seen an elephant hawk moth caterpillar. Not very pretty it seems, black in colour with a sort of nose. Hence the elephant in the name and the moth is small and pinky-fawn. Click here for more on YouTube. We now have a new RSPB bird box in the Churchyard for tits, both blue and great. Donated by John and family in Kath's memory. Such a lovely idea, thanks John. I hope the box will weather a bit ready for occupation next spring. Finally, a big thank you to our team of volunteers for this year's mowing, the last cut has been made and the mowing machines have gone to bed.THANKS. Also thanks to you for your support as always. Mike Porter
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