BATCOMBE
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Photo: Johnathon Billinger
It’s great to see the butterflies and moths on the wing, it really starts to feel like summer when they are out and about. The Nature Notes page in last month’s magazine inspired some of Batcombe’s residents to try and photograph some of these intriguing creatures; this is a photo of a Puss Moth taken by Susie Graham, not rare but a moth with particularly striking pattern, named because of its cat-like appearance. The species was first recorded in 1758, not quite as old as our C.14th church.
valued and used. The Trust provides support, training and grants, along with a directory of churches. Batcombe’s listing can be seen on the Trust’s website: https://www.nationalchurchestrust.org/ church/st-mary-magdalene-batcombe
National Churches Trust website
April saw the annual jumble sale take place in Leigh Village Hall, a great chance for everyone to clear out their unwanted items and to buy some bargains; the sale raised almost £400 for the cause.
Batcombe church is now part of the National Churches Trust, an important step for us as the Trust has a mission to help keep the UK’s wonderful collection of church buildings well maintained, 4
Bolster the Beams
