Another mixed selection this month so hopefully all tastes covered.

First, who doesn’t love talking about the weather?  The Royal Meteorological Society’s Weather A-Z is a must read packed with scientific and geographical information, including some folklore that surrounds certain weather events and how human culture has been affected.  Amazing photographs are an added bonus.

For historians, Catherine Curzon’s “Sophia Mother of Kings, the Finest Queen Britain Never had”, a biography of the Electress of Hanover, the granddaughter of James 1, and mother of a dynasty who became heiress presumptive under the 1701 Act of Settlement.

Also, on an historical theme “Mrs Beeton’s Family Cookery” dating from the early 1930’s – packed with information regarding running a household as well as recipes and a glorious section on folding napkins!

Finally, Christopher Fowler’s “Bryant and May On the Loose” – one of the adventures of two golden age detectives in modern day London forming the backbone of the fictional Peculiar Crimes Unit – an enjoyable read for lovers of detective fiction.

 

Our next monthly walk will be on Friday, 12th September at 5pm. As usual we will meet at the church porch.

A short stroll to start the weekend followed by tea and cake.  Please let Debra Thatcher know if you will attend.

 

A BIG THANK YOU is due to everyone who contributed to the great success of the four afternoon teas in August whether that was setting up, making, baking, serving, washing up and clearing up.

Great fun was had by all – volunteers and attendees and the monies raised will go towards the village charities. A grand total of 897.80 was raised.

Thank you.