SONG THRUSH (Turdus philomelos)
Of all British songbirds, the song thrush is probably the most loved. Its loud clear song, delivered most often from the very top of a tree, may be heard in the early part of the year, even in the most wintry of weather, and as spring approaches the period of singing gets longer and longer until one sometimes gets the impression that there’s no end to it.
Turbines of the height proposed at Spring Farm
Parish Council Chairman Graham Roberts explained that a letter had been received on 18th January from Broadview Energy Limited giving details of their proposals for a six turbine windfarm between the villages of Helmdon and Greatworth. This is to be known as the “Spring Farm Ridge Renewable Energy Project” on a site belonging to four local landowners. The turbines would be 125 metres (410 feet) high to the tip of a blade in an upright position
A map was shown indicating the proposed location of the six turbines in relation to the nine already proposed by Enertrag Limited between Sulgrave and Weston which would be of a similar height.
The above watercolour, painted by Warwick Goble in 1910 and entitled “Old Cottages at Sulgrave” shows the group of terraced houses formerly known as “Spring Gardens” in Manor Road on the opposite side of the road from the Star Inn. Only the left hand end of the terrace remains, the greater part of the building having been demolished in the early 1930s. The painting was discovered at a Bloomsbury art gallery last year (2009), acquired at auction and restored to the village.
Planning information in respect of the village has been completely updated and simplified.
Sulgrave Parish Council has recently had a number of reports that dog walkers have not cleared away after their dogs. Certain areas such as on the verges in Manor Road and Little Street and also Castle Green have been particularly affected.
In addition dog fouling has been seen in the Pocket Park, where dogs are banned because children play in this area.
The litter bins outside The Star, by the bus shelter and in the pocket park should not be used to deposit waste in bags, please be considerate and take the waste home to put in your black bin.
Bob Foster reports on an exciting event held at the top of the Moreton Road on Saturday 9th January (Photos by a variety of competitors):
As with all such good ideas it all began in the pub the night before!
The conversation had turned to the snow and what we all did as kids whenever we had the periodic 10 year dump of snow. With each successive round of drinks the voices became louder and reminisces became more extravagant. Then it was inevitable that questions were asked, “Well, who has still has a sledge?”, which quickly developed into “I bet my sledge is quicker than yours!” The testosterone levels were rising!
Wednesday morning 6th January brought a fresh snowfall, giving Peter Mackness further photographic opportunities for the following four lovely images….
This is the first in a series of posts featuring photographs taken when the village was visited by winter weather before and after Christmas. Further photographs and descriptions of this kind will be welcomed.
The first three of these were taken by Peter Mackness:
The village website has now been in existence for almost five years. In that time it has been visited at least once by approximately 14,000 people in 61 different countries, the most frequent visitors from outside the UK being from the United States, Canada, Australia and New Zealand.
During that time there have been numerous emails to the website editor, some of which have been published from time to time. However, there was no easy way of posting comments on individual items and perhaps in this way initiating an exchange of information, opinions and ideas.
The new format has been designed to make this possible and it is hoped that site users will be able and willing to play a more interactive part in future.
