Sunday 20th March – Doors and bar open at 12:30pm. Lunch is served at 1:00pm.
We are serving a traditional roast pork dinner followed by a selection of homemade puddings. A vegetarian alternative will be available, please let us know when booking.
For two weeks in February and March 2022, CPRE are asking people from all across the country to become ‘citizen scientists’ and look heavenwards for one night to count the stars and help measure our dark skies.
With some great tips from the British Astronomical Association taking part couldn’t be simpler and it is a great family activity! Try to pick a clear night (between the 26th February and 6th March) for your count, with no haze or clouds, then wait until after 7pm so the sky is really dark. Looking south into the night sky, find the Orion constellation, with its four corners and ‘three-star belt’. Let your eyes adjust to the darkness for as long as possible (ideally at least 20 minutes), then count the stars that you can see within the four corners of Orion (check out the picture which shows you how). Make a note of the number of stars seen with the naked eye and submit your count on the CPRE website when the results page opens that week.
Share your experiences (and any photos) with others on social media using #StarCount and don’t forget to check back to see the national results and how Walford compares to the rest of the country! To sign up please visit: https://www.cpre.org.uk/…/dark-skies/star-count-2022/
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Yes folks, the Bishopswood Quiz Night is back at the village hall on Saturday 12th March 2022. Our very own Dr Roger Morgan will be returning as quizmaster for the evening bringing back his usual mix of general knowledge, local history and no doubt, a Courtyard Theatre question or two!
Teams of four people at £5 per person.
If you haven’t got a team we can make up teams on the night.
Doors and bar open 7:00pm, quiz starts 7:30pm.
Prizes for the winning team, free prize draw for all participants and nibbles to keep you going through those awkward questions …
The bar will be only be open before the start and during the interval.
Thank you to those that attended the public meeting. It was good to hear your questions and feedback.
Many of the concerns raised on the evening were around two issues: First; The amount of traffic, road safety, and the noise. Second: The over usage of the canoe launch and river, and its impact on the local community and environment. These are issues that should be raised with Walford Parish Council and I will do that on the behalf of those present.
If you were unable to attend or would like to view again, the presentation is available here:
A Better Bishopswood – Community Presentation
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