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ST JOHN THE BAPTIST CHURCH, WASPERTON Updated October 2023 When it freezes and snows in The first part of this balance saw, which surprisingly works with 64 percent results. Poor figures meet the second part. Mind you, we don't get much snow in October, do we? I don't really want a mild January, let's have a bit of frost to sort out the aphids on my roses. Normally, the third Old-Wives summer dry period at the end of September continues into early October. Then it becomes stormy, peaking 8th - 9th, returning to quiet ant-cyclonic weather in mid-month, peaking on the 19th. The see-saw pattern continues until the late autumn rains, and storms appear 24th October until 13th November. So it's what we remember: a few nice days, then about when we change the clocks, bang, it's winter. At least the grass stops growing in the Churchyard. We haven't cut the wild areas yet as I need to collect the flower seeds to sow in November, should be any day now, keeping the seeds in paper bags to stay dry. Looking at our wildlife, the bats have gone into hibernation, but they seemed to have had a very busy time in the hot spell in September. Let's hope they have built up fat tummies to see them through this winter. Our summer visiting birds have all gone south, and as yet, I haven't seen the winter visitors; any time now. Yes, I am just about to organise the annual dinner for our excellent team of Churchyard mower men, plus Alice. So reliable and I guess a bit pleased that the machines have gone into hibernation too. A super team, thanks to you all. Also thanks to you for your kind support, always glad to see you when you have a toddle through the Churchyard. Very best wishes,
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