Down Memory Lane, by John Neville
July 12th, 2015 | by Keith McClellan
Recalling my childhood is easy. At rememb’ring those days I’m a winner, But I really can’t say what’s happened today;
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Insect of the Month: The Black Garden Ant
June 25th, 2015 | by Content Admin
There are an estimated 11,000 species of ant in the world, approximately 50 of which live in the UK. They
Northants Neighbourhood Watch Survey. Have Your Say!
May 27th, 2015 | by Web Admin
Help the National Rural Crime Network protect rural areas – give them your views on policing and crime. Act now
Biodiversity Group Bird of the Month: The Pied Wagtail
May 25th, 2015 | by Content Admin
The pied wagtail is a small, long tailed black and white bird which can be seen dashing about over lawns
Great Aunt Gertude by Pat Stubbs
April 21st, 2015 | by Keith McClellan
GREAT AUNT GERTRUDE My great-aunt Gertrude was one of seven children, born sometime in the 1880’s in Chorlton-on-Medlock, Lancashire. I
The Empty Chair by Sue Hunter
April 13th, 2015 | by Keith McClellan
Well, it’s a good job it is empty, as at the moment it’s hanging at an awkward angle from the
St Patrick’s Day by Jayne Ryman
April 13th, 2015 | by Keith McClellan
St Patrick’s Day holds special significance. It means one thing to me: potatoes. St Patrick’s Day is when I plant
Biodiversity Group: Plant of the Month – The Bluebell
March 26th, 2015 | by Content Admin
The bluebell is common throughout England and Ireland, but is now rare in the rest of Europe and completely absent
Bird of the Month: The Song Thrush
March 1st, 2015 | by Content Admin
The Song Thrush is smaller than either a mistle thrush or blackbird and is less upright when standing. The male and female
The Stanbridge House Anthem & A House I Knew by Edna Sparkes
February 19th, 2015 | by Keith McClellan
The ‘Stanbridge House’ Anthem Your sideboard, and that old scuffed chair – That’s all you’ll need When you move in