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Shorter days are here along with some misty mornings and the risk of frosts. A busy time still in the garden clearing leaves, planting bare root roses and pruning fruit trees are just a few of the jobs needing our attention. For more do read Chris’s Tips for November.

Our autumn events are now in full swing. We are holding the Society’s Annual General Meeting on Thursday 10th November in Capel Parish Hall, 7.30 pm. Jean Griffin will be presenting a talk “Tales from the Potting Shed”. Everybody is welcome.

Please help keep our village tidy and join our Litter Pick on Saturday 12 November, Capel Village Memorial Hall Car Park, meet at 10.00 am, finish by noon (or sooner if loads of you turn up). Dress for the weather with sensible footwear and gloves. Bags, litter pickers all provided. It would be great to see some new faces and you will be rewarded with coffee and home-made cake!

Willow Stars Workshop, Thursday 22 November, Capel Village Memorial Hall, 7 – 9.30 pm. Nicki Rowlings from Willow & Yoga returns to show us how to make stunning willow stars as lasting Christmas decorations. £25 to include all tuition, materials, mulled wine and mince pies. Booking essential, please contact Miranda Ashwood mirandaashwood1@gmail.com

Seaslonal Table Decoration – Wednesday 14 December, Capel Parish Hall, 7.30 pm £22.50. An evening, including refreshments, with Chloe Dorling who will guide us through making a beautiful fresh flower and foliage table decoration to take home with us. All materials included, although feel free to bring greenery from your garden if you wish. Christmas themed raffle adds to the fun. To book you place contact Jane Major oldjoinery@gmail.com

Our events are open to everybody, not just members, so do please consider supporting one of these activiities.

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