March2010 Edition - Hatfield Heath Village Magazine

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DOMESTIC SOLDIERS General DIY, Curtain Rails and Shelves Erected, Flat Packs assembled. Patio, Drive and Brickwork Pressure Washed, Fencing and Sheds Preserved and Repaired, Hedge Cutting, including Shrubs and Tree Pruning, House Painting, Exterior & Interior, Windows Pipe Work and Weather Boards Stained and Painted. Fencing Erected, Gardens and Driveways Shingled and Pebbled. Guttering Unblocked, Roofs Moss and Mildew Power-washed Off. Please do not hesitate to ask. Contact lan and Jan at San Michelle, Jacks Lane, Takeley MANY OTHER SERVICES UNDERTAKEN 01279 873 933 01279 870 968 COMPLETE SERVICE FOR YOUR HOME Ian.mcreynolds@tesco.net BLINDS CONSERVATORY HOUSE PLEATED PINOLEUM ROLLER ROMAN COMMERCIAL Phone now for a friendly chat with Sue to get more information Tel : 07885 510 400 We offer a Complete Service DESIGN CERAMIC TILING LIGHTING WOODWORK ETC. All carried out with the minimum of fuss and mess by experts! Also all Plumbing & Domestic Heating Installations SO LOOK NO FURTHER THAN C.F OAKES Rainfall mm. Day 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 Highs Lows 4th 5th Hatfield Heath Rainfall January 2010 10th Fourteen raindays in January 2010 produced only 1.76 inches, which is 69% of January average. With November and December 2009 rainfalls well above average, we were due for a dry January 2010. This did not mean we were not to have some snowdays, as last months magazine photographs showed. 1995 - 5.35 inches 2004 - 3.96 inches 2006 - 0.76 inches 12th 13th 14th 15th GARDEN WATCH 16th 17th /Kitchen Watch January temperatures were well below average both in the village and nationally. During the month, we had the house insulated - roof & cavity walls - what a difference it made, both in terms of higher temperatures and better heat retention. We had a COMMA butterfly (Polygonia c- album) hibernating with us, who appreciated the rise in temperature and is now active in the kitchen!! Brian Bland Polygonia c-album LONG-TAILED TITS (Aegithalidae) I notice your article in the magazine about someone seeing the Redwing in their garden. A few days ago I saw approx 5 long tailed tits in our garden. 21st 22nd 24th 27th 29th Is this quite rare? Established in Harlow for over 45 years 19 SERVICE BAY, WYCH ELM , HARLOW 8 Geoff The Manse Hatfield Heath
LONG-TAILED TITS The long-tailed tit has made it into the top ten of the RSPB’s Big Garden Birdwatch. in 2009 For the first time in it’s 30 year history RSPB survey Numbers of the long-tailed tit nearly doubled in 2009 since the year befor 2008 count, when it was ranked at 14 The increase was most likely due to the milder weather last winter, as the long-tailed tit finds it harder to source food in snowy or frosty conditions. Over the past decade, this species has also taken more of an interest in feeding from bird tables and hanging feeders, and the behaviour has spread as the tits communicate to one another that such sites hold a wide variety of food. Garden feeders and bird tables are becoming popular among a wide variety of birds now that people leave a range of food out. Sarah Kelly, Big Garden Birdwatch co-ordinator, says: ‘The significant increase in long-tailed tit sightings highlights the impact that feeding can have on some species. ‘This year’s survey took place on a chilly weekend and garden birds are heavily reliant on the extra food we put out. We were suitably paid back for our efforts and we need to continue—the changeable weather means they still need our help! JOIN THE CLUB OR JUST VISIT Single membership for year £7 or Family £12 Non Member’s £2 per visit Hatfield Heath Gardening Club Call 01279 726 357 or 01279 730 498 PROGRAMME FOR 2010 Meetings are every 4th Wednesday At the Hatfield Heath Village Hall at 7.45pm March 24th Gardening Techniques Tom Cole April 28th. My Gardening Year Rodney Tibs May 26th. Plants of the Moment Tim Carter June 23rd. What’s in a Name John Walker July 28th. Outing to Hyde Hall August No Meeting Sept 22nd The Modern Herbaceous Border Aubrey Barker Oct 27th. AGM and Members’ Evening Nov 24th. A Year in the Fruit and Vegetable Garden Richard Barnett 9 HUNTERS MEET LEISURE CENTRE & BEAUTY LODGE SPA DAYS ON YOUR DOORSTEP! Manicure or Pedicure, Luxury Clarins Facial, Swedish Back Massage. We know how to spoil you, feel truly relaxed, have lunch around the pool. Use the solarium ½ Day pamper - morning , afternoon, or between school hours Gift Vouchers Available FOR MORE INFORMATION OR MORE PAMPER PACKAGES PLEASE CALL LELSEY 01279 730 549 www.huntersmeet.co.uk Hallingbury Hall Equestrian Centre British Horse Society Approved Riding lessons for children and adults beginners to advanced riders FACILITIES Super indoor school, three outdoor arena's, show jumping arena, and cross-country course CHILDREN'S LESSONS We have super ponies from quiet schoolmasters to ones trained to do jumping and dressage Children's own a pony day courses are held every Wednesday and Thursday during the holidays, Great Fun! BEGINNER ADULTS Maximum four riders on a 45 minute lesson gain confidence and enjoy on one of our lovely sensible cobs INTERMEDIATE AND ADVANCED RIDERS Improve your dressage, learn about tests lateral work, engagement and collection Or join a jumping lesson and practise courses, grids and related distances Please ring or pop in for a chat 01279 730 348 www.hallingburyhall.com Little Hallingbury, Bishops Stortford, Herts CM227RP
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