Juine Newsletter 2026 part two

5. Over the Early May Bank Holiday, the Beltain festival took place at Butser Ancient Farm near Queen Elizabeth Country Park. With two thousand visitors it was soon throbbing with traditional folk music, the pungent aromas of hog roasts, and copious quantities of rough cider or real ales being quaffed. We had all come to join Druids, Pagans, Morris Dancers, drummers and Saxon warriors to witness the burning of the wickerman. After enjoying good food, entertainment and buying keepsakes, the evening culminated with the burning of the 40 ft high, wickerman. The burning signifies the beginning of summer and is intended to appease gods and ensure fertility or a good harvest. The early ancient tradition also included a human or animal sacrifice within the wickerman. Thankfully all two thousand visitors left in one piece!

I think !!

If you wish to see more https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Mhs4fxJS7g

Parish Notices.: -

1. A painting party will be required to finish off the container workshop and the interior of the perimeter fence. We had a great start just before the bank holiday as you can see below; however, it still requires members to come forward and help complete. You can see what a transformation it is. Please contact one of the Committee members if you can help.

2. We are investigating the main building replacement windows with double glazed. If any member has any ideas of suppliers that may be able to assist again, please contact a committee member.

3. I’m afraid the old chestnut has arrived again. Please, a reminder to clear up after you have completed your work. The band saw in particular needed time clean before a member could commence their work.

4. Below are two emails from our friends at the HBC Community department about up-and-coming events. If you are interested, please contact them direct

June 2026 diary of events dates: -

WMS Committee Meeting 1030 Friday 5th June

WMS Monthly BBQ 1200 Friday 5th June

Long term diary dates: - (full details later in the year)

1. WMS AGM Tue 1st Sep (St Wilfrid’s Church lower hall)

2. WMS Summer family BBQ Sun 13th Sep (Anders Hall Jubilee Park)

3. WMS Christmas Lunch 11th Dec (Cowplain Activity Centre)

6. Well-done to those who have signed up for ‘easyfunding’ we now have twelve supporters and this easy way to raise funds has now realised £87:48

June 2026 Newsletter quiz. (Name the chocolate)

May 2026 Newsletter quiz answers

11. Tom & ……………….… a. Jerry

2. Randall &………………..a. Hopkirk

3. Snoopy &………………..a. Woodstock

4. Holmes &………………..a. Watson

5. Abbott &………………..a. Costello

6. Thelma &………………..a. Louise

7. Calvin &…………………..a. Hobbes

8. Wile E Coyote &……a. Road Runner

9. Morticia &……………..a. Gomez

10. Barbie &……………….a. Ken

And finally:- Two penguins walking along. One says to the other “Did you know they named a biscuit after us” The other replied “What? Barry and Keith?”

Keep the articles coming please:-

Dave (WMS Secretary)