February2010 Edition - Hatfield Heath Village Magazine
February2010 Edition - Hatfield Heath Village Magazine
February2010 Edition - Hatfield Heath Village Magazine
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DOMESTIC SOLDIERS<br />
General DIY, Curtain Rails and Shelves Erected, Flat Packs<br />
assembled. Patio, Drive and Brickwork Pressure Washed,<br />
Fencing and Sheds Preserved and Repaired, Hedge Cutting,<br />
including Shrubs and Tree Pruning,<br />
House Painting, Exterior & Interior, Windows Pipe Work and<br />
Weather Boards Stained and Painted. Fencing Erected,<br />
Gardens and Driveways Shingled and Pebbled. Guttering<br />
Unblocked, Roofs Moss and Mildew Power-washed Off.<br />
Please do not hesitate to ask. Contact lan and Jan at<br />
San Michelle, Jacks Lane, Takeley<br />
MANY OTHER SERVICES UNDERTAKEN<br />
01279 873 933<br />
01279 870 968<br />
COMPLETE SERVICE FOR YOUR HOME<br />
Ian.mcreynolds@tesco.net<br />
BLINDS<br />
CONSERVATORY<br />
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PINOLEUM<br />
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COMMERCIAL<br />
Phone now for a friendly chat<br />
with Sue to get more information<br />
Tel : 07885 510 400<br />
We offer a<br />
Complete Service<br />
DESIGN<br />
CERAMIC TILING<br />
LIGHTING<br />
WOODWORK ETC.<br />
All carried out with the minimum<br />
of fuss and mess by experts!<br />
Also all Plumbing &<br />
Domestic Heating Installations<br />
SO LOOK NO FURTHER THAN<br />
C.F OAKES<br />
Established in Harlow for over 45 years<br />
19 SERVICE BAY, WYCH ELM , HARLOW<br />
Rainfall mm.<br />
Day<br />
14<br />
12<br />
10<br />
8<br />
6<br />
4<br />
2<br />
0<br />
1st<br />
Total 79 mm<br />
(3.1 inches)<br />
<strong>Hatfield</strong> <strong>Heath</strong> Rainfall December 2009<br />
3rd<br />
5th<br />
7th<br />
9th<br />
11th<br />
After our very wet November, December with it's low<br />
temperatures and snow saw the regular birds back in the<br />
garden. A considerable number of male Blackbirds<br />
appeared - one with a black rather than yellow beak. Our<br />
female Blackbird, with unusual rust coloured breast<br />
feathers is back. As I am writing our neighbour phoned<br />
to say he also has a large contingent of Blackbirds.<br />
This Xmas I received a most unusual and most welcome<br />
present from the family - a pollinating Bee Box. (not a<br />
hive)<br />
Quote "This pollinating bee log is the natural home for<br />
mason bees and other<br />
solitary bees as well as a<br />
variety of<br />
overwintering<br />
insects"<br />
13th<br />
17th<br />
= Snow Days<br />
With last months rainfall a record, both in our village and<br />
Nationally, December 2009 was wetter than average.<br />
From twenty three raindays, we received 3.11 inches,<br />
which is 43% above our averages. Significant amounts of<br />
snow fell on five days.<br />
December Highs 2000 - 3.48 inches<br />
December Low<br />
19th<br />
1993 - 3.35 inches<br />
1996 - 0.77 inches<br />
1991 - 0.75 inches<br />
The yearly total for 2009 came to 26.96 inches, which is<br />
12 % above our average.<br />
Records from Mr J Clitheroe indicated that 2.36 inches fell<br />
in Sawbridgeworth in 2009. <strong>Hatfield</strong> <strong>Heath</strong>, with few<br />
exeptions, receives 2 - 2½ inches more rain than<br />
Sawbridgeworth each year.<br />
GARDEN WATCH<br />
24th<br />
26th<br />
30th<br />
Brian Bland<br />
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