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April 2019 April 2019
DRAX HALL
Spring Migrations
The Village Hall AGM will be on Friday 26
th
April at 7pm at the Lower Hall It’s the season for migration with lots of birds either leaving our shores to breed in
the Artic (eg Brent Geese – they love our warm winters!) or arriving for the summer
having spent the winter months in Africa (eg Swallows – they hate our cold

There is a Public Access Defibrillator outside the DRAX winters!). The first Swallow to arrive in the UK this year was seen at Portland in
Village Hall February. A more typical time for their arrival is early April. Do look out for the first
HALL Swallow (although one Swallow doesn’t make a summer!) along with other
It is very straight forward to use and you are talked
through the process as you go. migrants – such as Swifts, House Martins, Cuckoo and Chiffchaff. Let us know
about your local wildlife sightings so we can get a better idea of what’s around in
There is a short film clip on You Tube by the British Heart Foundation that shows our area.
exactly how to do it DON’T BE AFRAID anyone can do it, and remember the worst

thing you can do when someone’s heart stops is nothing !
Summer Events

Village Hall Hiring We are planning a series of events over the coming summer months, so watch this
space for further news of these.
The village hall has two options for hire the large upper Hall at £8 per hour and the
Lower room at £7 per hour please telephone Lyn Simmonds on 01929 471528 to
discuss your requirements and view the facilities available.
Contact Us
Alison Bennett 01929 472023
If you would like to know more about the work of the Wildlife and Environment
Group or to be included on our mailing list, please contact:
G P Lewis Tony Bates at tonybates19@gmail.com / 01929 471563 or
Interior/Exterior Painter & Decorator Mike Gee at mike.n.g@outlook./com / 0775 988 4942.

All aspects of painting and
decorating undertaken including
Domestic, New builds, Refurbs
and Commercial. Quality Tax and
KingsBere
Qualified and with over 30 years Accounting
experience, will offer friendly
Accountants aspects of accounts and tax
advice if needed. For professional advice, dealing with all
 1st class finish
If you require a job done hassle free
 Free written quotes by an honest, friendly tradesman Day and evening appointments available
 Fully insured please give Gavin a call on
01929 471704 or 07977
 No job too small or big Phone Debbie Scott FCCA, ATII on 01258 830304
047314, Email:
 No VAT g.lewis515@btinternet.com. office@kingsbere.co.uk

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