5th
April 2026
Dear All,
Monday
did not start well as we set out for swimming at Impington the road was closed
at Cottenham so we had to retrace our steps to Willingham. When we eventually arrived
at the pool we were greeted with a sign that said “Pool Closed” evidently
someone had over dosed with the chlorine! We covered our disappointment by
calling in at Tesco’s for a Greggs Breakfast. Later I sowed Skirret, Sweet Corn
and Water Melons and we planted Maincrop spuds at the allotment. Kate has been
weeding her allotment most days and seems to be on top of the weeds now.
We
had a shopping trip to Cambridge on Tuesday where Kate brought a knapsack for
our Moldovan translator and I spent my birthday Book Tokens. In the afternoon I
dug the Brussels sprout patch at the allotment. More gardening on Wednesday
after a trip to Willingham to restock compost as I dismantled the brassica cage
and harvested rhubarb. After I dug the bean trenches for later planting.
I
managed 7 miles on Thursday from Eltisley – it was not the complete walk but
the most I done recently. Oilseed Rape was coming into bloom and the hedges
were full of hawthorn.
Assembling at Eltisley
The Eltisley pub
Llama flock
Oilseed Rape
Eltisley Pavilion
We
had an early morning outing to Tesco’s on Friday to beat the bank holiday rush
then a 3pm service which was well attended. Ben arrived on his new bike after
an adventure with a puncture and some serious head winds.
On
Saturday morning I cleared half of the bottom greenhouse and planted the first
10 Tomatoes.
Top Greenhouse
Amelie
has been skiing in Andorra this week, they seem to have had problems with too
much snow but she has been smiling in the photos. (In the red top)
We
had a Sunrise Easter Service on the Village Green for the first time this
morning – it is usually held down the orchard. Both the sun and the moon put in
an appearance.
Sunrise Service
Hoping
to see all of you next week.
Best
Wishes
Mike
& Kate
