Batcombe

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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.

National Churches Trust website

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, 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

Photo: Johnathon Billinger

Bolster the Beams

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.

Dawn and Carol before the rush

The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Celebrations

Batcombe is looking forward to our celebration of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee on 5 June, with a Bring and Share picnic at Batcombe Hill House from 12.00 noon. Dress code is Garden Party or Fancy Dress in Regal style. All welcome, any late replies or questions to Andrew on 07717 353232.

Batcombe Cream Teas

We look forward to welcoming visitors and friends old and new to the Batcombe Cream Teas at Hilfield Friary on Sunday 26 June from 3.00pm.

Batcombe Church Lottery

Prize winners April 2022

1st No. 39 Eddie Shelford 2nd No. 6 Wilfy Isles 3rd No. 5 Alfie Isles

Visitors to Batcombe

It's always good to receive visitors in Batcombe, especially the swallows and housemartins who soon adopted our new house as home and have returned for the third year.

The cuckoo also visited Batcombe as we heard its call on 9 May but no chance of getting a photo of that elusive bird.