20 February 2022 - Join the Bio-diversity Group; SPAM Event
Hullo everyone,
You might have noticed the posters around the village put up by the Sutton Poyntz Biodiversity Group. Over the last 13 years the members of this Group have performed sterling work throughout the area, especially in husbanding the Wessex Water land to the north of the waterworks. The Group founders have a wealth of experience in bio-diversity matters but could now do with some more members to help with their important voluntary activities. These include a garden bird watch week every month, a weekly butterfly count round the hill, maintaining a moth trap and monitoring many types of wildlife and in 2021 they completed a survey of the waterworks fen for Wessex Water. Much of what they do is reported in a monthly newsletter and I can personally vouch for the fact that the Group is a useful source of knowledge on our local flora, fauna and wild-life. If you would like more information then get in touch with John Newbould via his email address
The Sutton Poyntz Action Men (SPAM) recently held their annual Liquor Tasting at the home of the Spam President (or is it Chairman?) Clive in Plaisters Lane. Thirteen members delivered their home made liquor to Colin who ensured the anonymity of the offerings. After a strenuous evening of tasting approx 15cls of each offering, cleansing the palate with light snacks and much banter he announced the preferences of the assembly. In equal third place were Mike Haine (Damson Gin) and Peter Joslin (Blackberry Gin and apparently his first ever attempt). Second Place went to Nick Powell (Damson Gin). This was something of an upset as Nick has won on the previous two occasions. And in first place – pause for roll of drums – by a considerable margin was Geoff Bacon with his Red Berries Gin. A full list of the competitors would disclose where my offering was placed, so it’s not going to happen. But it was another marvellous evening spent in good company. Considerable thanks are due to Clive for hosting us and to Colin for all his considerable organisation.
Stay safe in this windy weather
Chris