News – Page 7 – The Moreton Pinkney Picayune

14 September 2025

Another “busy” week which has flown by, with weather which is, I believe, described by the “experts” as “unsettled.” Wind, rain and cooler temperatures in between the torrential downpours – autumn is definitely on the way, I guess. Muddy walks and wet dogs. Wonderful.

7 September 2025

Ah, I forgot to tell you last time that this week’s offering might be a bit thin – we’ve been away visiting friends on the south coast and then yesterday we had the Moreton Pinkney Garden Club Annual Show. So, be grateful for small mercies.

31 August 2025

It’s been a lovely, busy week. The weather has been decent with a distinctive autumnal feel. The sun sets noticeably lower in the sky each evening – Tuesday of this past week was the last day this year when the sun sets after 8.00 pm. It’s all downhill from here! We did get a drop or several of rain this week, for which the Head Gardener was certainly appreciative. We’ve had a plethora of outings and activities which have kept us entertained and out of mischief (mostly).

24 August 2025

Good morning to you all after a reasonably decent week. Somewhat overcast and cooler than of late which is a relief to many, I’m sure. Me? I’ve mainly enjoyed the blisteringly hot weather as it means that I can refrain from doing much of anything and, when challenged, blame the weather for my continuing indolence. Win, win.

17 August 2025

Another good week – scorcio! by and large but we’ve also had a couple of overcast days when the temperature conveniently stayed below 30^o (86^o F). Yesterday, the temperature reached only 23^o (73^o F) and it felt decidedly cool! It looks like it is supposed to cool off a bit this coming week. A spot of rain would not go amiss, mind.

10 August 2025

It’s been a pretty good week, I guess – the weather has been decent with a good bit of sun and pleasant temperatures. What more could you want? Not to worry though – the next heatwave of the summer is due this week, starting today!

3 August 2025

What a great week – lots going on and the weather was half-decent. Don’t hold your breath though – storm Floris is heading our way, due to arrive tonight and/or tomorrow. Mainly in the north allegedly but we’re bound to get some overspill. Where did I leave the umbrella?

27 July 2025

Isn’t it interesting how some weeks your social schedule is full to over-flowing and then at other times it seems like weeks between engagements? That’s how our schedule seems to be at the moment. Last week we had visitors and a garden outing. This week, our diary was astonishingly clear (apart from a visit by the wasp man, more details below). Next week, in contrast, we have a plethora of engagements to look forward to. Hey ho, what’s to do?

20 July 2025

At last! A drop of rain! After another week of pretty scorcio temperatures, we finally had a bit of rain on Friday night/Saturday morning. Some moderately hard rain but mainly just a dismal drizzle. We’ll need to get significantly more if we are to avoid the hosepipe bans which have already been instituted in other parts of the country. It does seem somewhat peculiar to be wishing for rain!

13 July 2025

Oh my goodness – it has been absolutely sweltering! Scorcio! Temperatures up into the 30s (80s to 90s in old money). Very little breeze these past few days and a cloudless sky – Scorcio, scorcio, scorcio!