Tuesday, 16th April 2024, 7.30pm in the Village Hall meeting room
Saturday May 11th 2024, 10am-12pm at the Village Hall
Saturday, September 7th 2024, 2-4pm pm in the Village Hall
Date TBC
Please join us for the FGA AGM on Tuesday 16th April 2024 7.30pm in the Village Hall meeting room.
The evening will begin with a few short presentations:
Following the formalities we are delighted to say that the speaker will be David Short, who will tell us about his “life behind bars” – nothing to do with imprisonment but about life at the Queen’s Head pub in Newton, where his son is now the third generation in charge. Anyone who has heard David will know what an excellent speaker he is, not to be missed. Wine, soft drinks and nibbles will be served so do come along and enjoy.
Download a copy of the poster here.
Some new dates for your diary!
On Monday 4th March, we took delivery of a bench commemorating the Coronation of King Charles III in 2023. Peter Evans kindly secured it to the ground in a corner of the Dovecot
Meadow, beside the trodden path. Dominic Mahony and a strong villager passing by kindly lent a hand with the lifting, as it was very heavy!
We are very lucky to have this special village space and we hope people will enjoy pausing there to relax, absorb the view, spot the variety of wild flowers and listen to the beautiful singing of our local birds.
Many thanks to Linda Smith for spearheading this project and providing the photos.
Foxton Gardens Association has commissioned a bench to commemorate the Coronation of King Charles III. Foxton Parish Council has approved the initiative and the bench will be placed in The Dovecot Meadow at the end of February, weather and fixing conditions permitting.
It will be sited by the trodden path, not far from the gate, so as to give easy access and a good view of the Meadow and the Dovecot itself.
We are very lucky to have this special village space and we hope people will enjoy pausing there to relax, absorb the view, spot the variety of wildflowers and to listen to the beautiful singing of our local birds.
The bench, similar to the one pictured above, is being made by TDP. Come back soon to see photos of the bench in its new home!
Thanks to Linda Smith for spearheading this project for the village!
Tips and hints for March
1. Prune bush and shrub roses.
2. Lift and divide overgrown perennials.
3. Split polyanthus and snowdrops after flowering.
4. Put growbags in the greenhouse to warm up.
5. Enjoy the Spring flowers.
Tips and hints for February
1. Firm any newly planted trees and shrubs which may have been lifted by frost.
2. Prune Winter flowering shrubs after flowering.
3. Check tools and equipment are sound and ready for use.
4. Ensure garden birds have food and water.
5. Enjoy the Spring bulbs.