Tuesday, May 31, 2016
GREEN BAMBOO MAN ADVENTURE
Too large to go through my gate, the Green Bamboo Man had to be hoisted over the wall and walked down Brim Hill to the village green. Andy Maltas (joint builder of the Green Bamboo Man) couldn't see a thing as he slowly made progress down the hill while I went on in front to warn oncoming motorists of the 'Ent from Fangorn Forest' ... It could only happen in Maidencombe or Comeinbemad our other apt naming.
THE GREEN BAMBOO MAN ON THE VILLAGE GREEN
As part of Maidencombe's Scarecrow Week, the Green Bamboo Man made his appearance on the village green yesterday evening. Almost immediately, visitors began snapping the strange sight as well as the EU Referendum caricature scarecrow pair of David Cameron and Boris Johnson.
Scarecrows are popping up around the village so you still have a few days to add yours before Sunday 5th June.
The Green Bamboo Man on the village green |
EU Referendum IN or OUT? |
Monday, May 30, 2016
MAIDENCOMBER REPRESENTS GB IN EUROPEAN MASTERS CHAMPS.
Neal Taylor of Brim Hill, Maidencombe was in fine form yesterday at the European Masters Swimming Championships in London. The prestigious event, held at the Olympic Swimming Pool, from May 25 - 29, drew hundreds of competitors from all over Europe and competition was fierce.
Neal competed in three events: the 200 metres freestyle, 100 metres freestyle and 50 metres freestyle, winning his heat of the 50 metres freestyle and finishing second in the 100 metres freestyle.
Heats of swimming, like athletics, are tense affairs - particularly at major events - with each heat a race in itself, so Neal did particularly well to win his heat.
Neal competed in three events: the 200 metres freestyle, 100 metres freestyle and 50 metres freestyle, winning his heat of the 50 metres freestyle and finishing second in the 100 metres freestyle.
Neal's 50 metres freestyle heat result |
100 metres freestyle heat result |
Sunday, May 29, 2016
A DECIDEDLY BASIL FAWLTY MOMENT AT THE THATCHED TAVERN
It's about 2:30pm in the Thatched Tavern yesterday afternoon and a mixed group of walkers
arrive for refreshments. They've come via the coast path from Watcombe
and occupy two tables. Mick ferries their various sandwich and
drink orders to them. After completing the orders, Mick asks if they
are all catered for. One of the walkers replies: 'Yes, thank you, apart
from one of our group who fell off the coast path on the way and ended
up hanging from a tree. We called the fire brigade and continued here.'
(!!!) Mick, slightly bemused, (he's seen pretty much all in his time)
withdraws. No, it's not an April (or May) Fool, it actually happened!
Friday, May 27, 2016
WILDLIFE SURVEYS UNDERWAY AT SLADNOR
Wildlife surveys are currently underway at Sladnor Park In preparation for the expected retirement village planning application later this year. More roofing felt squares have been laid throughout Sladnor meadow to identify slow worm distribution. It had already been established that there were many slow worms present around the swimming pool area. A dormouse survey is also underway, particularly along the Rockhouse Lane hedge corridor. A wildlife surveyor, complete with head torch and clipboard has been observed in the grounds at around midnight.
Wednesday, May 25, 2016
SLADNOR'S OLD PINE TREE
Majestic and enduring, the old pine tree in Sladnor meadow stands above the older Sladnor pond. Article to follow.
RESUMPTION OF POSTING
Yes, you may have noticed that nothing has been posted for a month and I have had various residents enquiring about my health and possibly linking the two events. Well, fortunately I have recovered from the suspected spider bite and overcome subsequent allergic reactions.
The past few weeks have also seen a flurry of activity by the Maidencombe Community Group and, as secretary, I have shared the workload.
Resumption of posting later today. MCG members are advised to check here as well as the main website at www.maidencombeunity.org.
The past few weeks have also seen a flurry of activity by the Maidencombe Community Group and, as secretary, I have shared the workload.
Resumption of posting later today. MCG members are advised to check here as well as the main website at www.maidencombeunity.org.
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