JUNE 2008 Archive
20/6/08 - Gallop round the Gardens Review
Angie from Ventnor has written an excellent review of the Gardens open day on her website -
http://ventnorpermaculture.wordpress.com/2008/06/19/gallop-round-the-gardens-review/
Thanks Angie, for your very kind comments about our little site. - The Ed.
17/6/08 - Isle of Wight Festival Review now up
Mrs Ed. has written an extensive review of this year's IW Festival , Pics by The Ed. - Click Here
16/6/08 - Boat Trip along the Undercliff
Plucky explorer Dave Trevan has sent in some photos of his boat trip along the coast from Ventnor Haven to St. Catherines Lighthouse. - The Ed. - Click Here
16/6/08 - GARDEN GALLOP GREAT SUCCESS.
Nobody galloped. They strolled, meandered, admired the vistas and smelled the roses. About 200 people visited the 9 open gardens and enjoyed tea and home-made cake in the Village Hall. The sun shone and everyone looked to be having a good time.
Visitors came from all over the Island, South Africa, Holland, Germany and Canada. It was a pleasure to share our lovely village with them all.
A slide show of photos from the event can be seen in the Photo Gallery - Click Here.
Thanks to Christine Russell from the Community Assoc. for the report and photo. - The Ed.
15/6/08 - Local Lads Score a Big Hit at The IW Festival
A couple of local Niton lads with a very nice banner were a good hearted target for hundreds of plastic bottles during the Kooks set on Sunday.
They seemed to enjoy the attention, I wonder if they have any bruises? - The Ed got one on the head and it hurt I can tell you. - The Ed.
15/6/08 - Coming Soon IW Festival Review
Here is a taster pic from this years IW Festival held over the weekend, watch out for the review in a few days. - The Ed.
Click Here
The Sugababes
IW Festival 2008
15/6/08 - Get Your Sunglasses Out.
The sun is out, as are the flowers, so get out and Gallop round those Gardens today 11.00 - 5.00 The Ed.
13/6/08 - Gardens Gallop Update
We've booked the Village Hall from 7.30 - 9.30 on Sunday evening so that everyone who helped with the day can get together for a debrief and chat. No catering but if people would like to bring their own food/wine that's fine - Christine Russell - Community Assoc.
7/6/08 - New - Photo Walk Around the Western End of the Village.
Following on from the immensely successful Eastern Photo Walk, I have now added the imaginatively titled Photo Walk around Western St. Lawrence. The Ed. CLICK HERE
7/6/08 - Vectis Searchers - Free Search Service Available
I am Secretary of the Vectis Searchers Metal Detecting Club, the oldest on the Island. We operate a FREE search service for lost metal items, maybe a valued ring, a sentimental piece of jewellery or a key or set of keys, etc. So if anyone needs help in this direction just give me a call on 856596 and I'll arrange for a couple of our members to come the rescue.
Thanks to local resident Joan Robson for providing the info about this valuable service. The Ed.
4/6/08 - Blue Tits are Go
The whole brood of Blue Tits we have been watching from our kitchen window fledged this morning. This one is doing his preflight checks. The Ed
3/6/08 - Public Phone Box Removal
Susan Scoccia has brought it to our attention that 2 public phone boxes on Undercliff Drive are due for closure, there is still time to make your views on this to the Planning Dept. The closing date for comments is 13th June.
3/6/08 - Cake Wanted
We need help with serving teas in the Village Hall on Sunday 15th June during the Gallop Around the Gardens Day. If you can spare a few hours on the day would you leave your name with Janet at the shop or email Liz at eejayfox@waitrose.com. Also. CAKES. Could you make one for us? If so please tell Janet or email Liz.
Mmmmmmm Caaake - The Ed.
2/6/08 - New Village Postcard
The new St. Lawrence postcard is now on sale at Duggletons. Featuring our unique local landmark, the Sugarloaf, it has been produced from the winning photograph in our recent village competition. Thanks again to James Crump, the photographer. The postcard has been funded by the Community Assocaition, following a suggestion made at our 2007 AGM Hopefully it will be popular with villagers and visitors alike.
1/6/08 - Nature Walk Report
Many Thanks to David Skelsey for sending in the following report on Dave & Hazel Trevan's Nature Walk - The Ed.
NATURE WALK AROUND ST LAWRENCE
SUNDAY 01 JUNE 2008
About a dozen or so residents and visitors were privileged to be led on a fascinating woodland and coastal walk, by Dave and Hazel Travan, who provided expert commentary on the fauna and flora seen.
Starting in Charleswood at the west end of Hunts Road, the diversity of trees and plant life were revealed, as the path meandered down towards Binnel Bay. An abundance of unusual ferns were noted, with other uncommon plants scattered around beneath some fine tree specimens. Dave pointed out that the woods should ideally be properly managed, as sycamores have become the dominant species. However there are a number of ancient and impressive limes and yews, together with other indigenous and non-native varieties.
The path descended towards Binnel Bay passing a large badger set before reaching the beach via a plantation of tamarisk. From there the route followed the coastal path eastwards dotted with beautiful purple sea thrift and yellow horned poppies which were in full display.
As a special bonus several rare Granville Fritillary butterflies were seen fluttering around with their unique markings. The rocky outcrops featured many coloured lichens amongst other coastal plant species clinging to the rock crevices. Dave also provided information on the WW2 St Lawrence RAF radar station, the foundations for which are still in place.
The walk terminated at the Sugarloaf headland and all expressed their gratitude to Dave and Hazel for such an interesting experience.
1/6/08 - Heron Picture
Richard Russel has sent in this picture taken in his garden This morning - The Ed.
