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Natures Corner

Natures Corner   Hello Folks, Although the sun is shining brightly it is bitterly cold and the thermometer is showing minus four degrees and this article is gloomy. There are few birds coming onto the feeders and into the garden.  Six or seven Sparrows also the Blackbirds, a few Blue and Great Tits, three ... Read More

Camera Club

SAWBRIDGEWORTH CAMERA CLUB We cannot believe our Spring Session, comprising of 6 fortnightly meetings, begins on 16 February. Time has flown by since our last meeting on 1 December last year. Not only do we have an interesting series of get-togethers scheduled but ... Read More

Dear Reader

Dear Reader   It was really lovely to see so many of you at Liz’s funeral, she will always be fondly remembered at the Hailey Centre for all her hard work.   There are some busy times ahead with Christmas approaching and on Thursdays from 10th November Julie will be starting a second Fun ... Read More

Natures Corner

  Hello Folks,   Well, I suppose that’s the last of the hot weather so it’s time to look for the scarves, gloves and water proofs.  But then again each of the seasons has its own appeal.   The birds are now starting to appear on the feeders as food starts to disappear from the ... Read More

Camera Club

What a splendid turn out we had for the annual Art and Photography Exhibition on 24 September. Many thanks to all those who attended. We have received very many comments on the quality of the Members photography and how difficult it was to choose a winner. The photograph you liked ... Read More

Dear Reader

Dear Reader   I expect by now you will have all heard the sad news that Liz Smith passed away on Saturday 10th September and her funeral is on Thursday 6th October at 12.00 at Gt. St. Marys, Sawbridgeworth, then at the Harlow Crematorium followed a gathering at The Hailey Centre.  Therefore, the Centre will closed on Thursday 6th October.   Liz ... Read More

Nature’s Corner

Natures Corner   Hello Folks,   At last it’s a mite cooler, after the last few weeks of that baking weather and didn’t the poor old gardens need that rain?  I would imagine the farmers were also pleased.   I’m sorry to report no birds to speak of, I am only getting one Gold Finch at ... Read More

Camera Club

SAWBRIDGEWORTH CAMERA CLUB   The majority of Club members, together with some spouses, have saved their pennies for a day out at Newmarket Races on Saturday 1st October. Newmarket has been dubbed “The Home of Horseracing” and both the National Stud and The National Horseracing Museum can be found there. Unfortunately, on this occasion we will ... Read More

Natures Corner

Natures Corner   Hello Folks,   This article was written while I was staying in Sheering and there seems to be many more birds than I see in my garden in Sawbo each day. I see several Green Wood Peckers on the lawn along with a few Song Thrushes and plenty of Greenfinches and ... Read More

Dear Reader

Dear Reader   I would personally like to thank Ted Noakes for all his hard work helping me to produce our monthly newsletter. I’m sure you will all agree that we are very lucky to have Ted as a volunteer.   In addition to being open on Saturday 6th August for our Bacon Rolls, ... Read More