Weather summary for August and Summer 2010.

           August proved to be the weakest of the three summer months this year, with measurable rainfall being recorded on sixteen days, and whilst I do not record sunshine totals, it would seem that August was one of the gloomiest within the last hundred years or so. The last week or so have proved very autumnal. If it was not for the fact that I take my readings at 1000 (0900 GMT), the 25th. would have been very cold, with a maximum temperature of …

On  Saturday August 7th we had the third annual Cider Festival held at the Gerrard Arms in Colyton. Several members of the Umborne Valley manned the door & enjoyed an afternoon of competition as 29 different ciders were judged to produce a trophy winner, the judge was noted to be grinning & staggering at the end ! All 23 Cider makers were from an area bounded by Chideock in the east, Stockland to the north & Sidbury to the west. The resulting range of ciders gave an indication of the effects …

This event takes place in early September either on the Umborne Brook near Easy Bridge or as in the last two years at the home of Ann Shepherd (Pottlelake Cottage) about 200 metres from the hall in Umborne. There is a BBQ, Bar, raffle and of course the little yellow ducks which enter the many duck races. We also have a home made mini raft race which can feature ingenious creations or just a plastic bottle if you are very lazy.
The weather can be very unpleasant at times! – but …

 
Shute Church
 
Christmas Craft Fayre
 
Saturday 13th November
 
10am to 3pm
 
Cards, Christmas Gifts, Crocheted
Blankets, Cushions, Earrings,
Embroidery, Handbags, Handmade
Soap, Honey, Beaded and Semi
Precious Jewellery, Jams, Knitting,
Pickles, Patchwork, Pottery, Scarves,
Soft Toys, Stained Glass, Woodwork
and a cake stall.
 
Entrance £1.
Tea, coffee, homemade cakes and light
lunches will be served throughout the
day.
 
Tables to sell crafts £10, contact Jenny Ford on
01297 32404.
 
All proceeds towards the Church Disabled Toilet
Facilities.
 
 
 
 

The latest Hall news update from Rob:
 
Last Saturday (August 7th) saw the third annual Cider Festival held at the Gerrard Arms in Colyton. Several members of the Umborne Valley manned the door & enjoyed an afternoon of competition as 29 different ciders were judged to produce a trophy winner, the judge was noted to be grinning & staggering at the end ! All 23 Cider makers were from an area bounded by Chideock in the east, Stockland to the north & Sidbury to the west. The resulting range of …

   Weather report for July 2010          The impressions that we are having a ‘good’ summer are borne out by the statistics. Rainfall on only ten days, largely centered around the middle of the month, and a modest total of about 54mm. Probably a little under average, but not as dry as 2006. Earlier in the century, July was seen as getting warmer and drier nationwide, and this seems to be more the case this year.  What a contrast to the soaking of the previous three Julys. 2007–105mm; 2008–135mm; and 2009–a …

 
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Parish Plan Questionnaire F. Environment
 
1. How would you describe the appearance of the Parish?
good / reasonable / poor (circle one)
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What are the most positive aspects of the Parish environment?

(Put a number 1-6 in the box, in order of preference, where 1 is your favourite)
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Buildings
 

Wildlife
 

Landscape
 

River
 

Footpaths
 

Clean air & water
 

 
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What do you think would improve and enhance the environment of the Parish?

 
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More footpaths
 

Less dog-fouling
 

Less litter / fly-tipping
 

No more phone masts
 

More benches & seats
 

 
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Do you think there is a problem with pollution in the Parish?

 
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Parish Plan Questionnaire E. Business & Education
a) Business
1. Please indicate, for each member of your household, if each one is currently:
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16-24
25-44
45-64
65+

Employed
 
 
 
 

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Self-employed & employing others
 
 
 
 

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Housewife / house-husband
 
 
 
 

Retired
 
 
 
 

Permanently sick / disabled
 
 
 
 

Part-time worker
 
 
 
 

Semi-retired
 
 
 
 

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3. Where is your main place of work/education of the majority of your household?
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Parish Plan Questionnaire D. Leisure
Village Halls
1. Do you use our village halls? Whitford Never / occasionally / often (Circle one)
Umborne Never / occasionally / often (Circle one)
2. For what purpose? (Please tick and also in the Yes/No column say if you were aware of these activities)
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Private hire
 
 
Quiz evenings
 
 

Social functions
 
 
Elections voting
 
 

Skittles / bowls
 
 
Women’s Institute
 
 

Dancing
 
 
Umborne Ladies
 
 

Whist
 
 
History Society
 
 

Keep Fit
 
 
Produce Association
 
 

Choir practice
 
 
Parish Council Meetings
 
 

Pilates / Yoga
 
 
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3. What other activities would you like to see the halls used for?
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4. What would encourage you to use the halls more often?
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