 GARDENING
Chrysanthemums and Clean up
Florists' Chrysanthemum are the most useful of all autumn flowering perennials. They can
be used for borders, containers, cutting, and come in many flower forms, colors, and plant
sizes. By nature, chyrsanthemum flower in late summer or autumn, so if you're looking for
something to brighten up your house or garden before winter truly sets in, try some
Chrysanthemums. After chrysanthemums have stopped blooming, cut stems back close to the
ground and dispose of stems and all dropped and dried leaves and branches.
Clean up rose beds. Be sure all diseased leaves are raked up and disposed.
After the ground freezes, mulch small fruit plants such as strawberries. One inch of straw
or leaves is ideal for strawberries. Small branches may be used to keep mulch in place.
African violets do well when potted in small pots. A good general rule is to use a pot one
third the diameter of the plant. Encourage African violets to bloom by giving them plenty
of light. They can be in a south window during dark winter months. They bloom beautifully
under fluorescent lights.
Bring out the bird feeders and stock them with bird seed for the birds. Remember to
provide fresh water for them too.
THE 2nd NORFOLK 'LIVING' HISTORY FAYRE.
MANNINGTON HALL, NORFOLK, NR11 7BB.
Staged with the kind permission of Lord and Lady Walpole.
18-19 OCTOBER 2008 11am-4pm.
A showcase of the best local heritage and historical talent in the county.
Exhibitions and demonstrations include:
Great local historic buildings & venues
Heritage Organisations and Collectors
Costumed Interpretation inside the Hall
Local history Clubs, Societies and Institutions.
Manufacturers and crafts and authors
2000 years of displays and re-enactments
Gunpowder and weapons through the ages.
Classic cars, bikes and military vehicles
Medieval minstrels and 1940's singers
Early dance group, morris dancers, storytelling
Archaeologists, historic building groups.
Falconry, Organ Grinder, Sedan chair
Luxury marquee and refreshments
NAAFI' style themed canteen
And much more!
Admission £5 adults, £4 concessions, children under 16 free.
Contact: Ian Pycroft .www.blackknighthistorical.co.uk
01692535613 or 07717 482823
info@ blackknighthistorical.co.uk |
Action needed to help less well-off families
with soaring energy bills
Call to tackle unfairness and help protect the Post Office network
Trevor Ivory has given strong support to proposals to help less well-off families with
their energy bills. Conservatives have pledged to reform Post Office Card Accounts so that
families without bank accounts can benefit from the lower energy and water tariffs offered
to customers paying by direct debit. This could cut the energy bills of up to 4
million Post Office Card Account holders by up to £100 a year. There are 8 million
people in the UK who do not have a bank account or are effectively without a bank. Many of
them use Card Accounts instead. But because they cannot pay their bills by direct debit,
they face higher prices for gas, electricity and water.
Under recent proposals the Conservatives will reform Card Accounts so that they can be
used to pay utility bills by direct debit. This proposal, which is supported by leading
utility companies, will bring significant savings to energy companies through lower
collection costs, which can be passed onto consumers in the form of lower bills. In
addition, because state benefits are automatically paid into Card Accounts each week,
customers will benefit from a more convenient way of managing their finances and paying
their bills.
The policy could also generate up to £20 million a year in additional revenue for Post
Offices, which could help keep Post Offices from going to the wall as a result of Labour
cuts. By contrast, the Labour Party is planning to take the Card Account away from Post
Offices, which will lead to more Post Office closures. Mr Ivory explained, "It
is totally unfair that many of the poorest households across North Norfolk end up paying
more for their energy and water bills because they do not have bank accounts and cannot
pay by direct debit. Under Labour, it is the poor who suffer most."
"These new Conservative proposals will help people struggling with rising household
bills by letting them use their Post Office Card Account to pay their utility bills.
Energy and gas bills of up to four million people could be cut by £100, helping many
families at a time when the cost of living is rising fast." "These plans
will also bring in additional revenue for Post Offices, helping maintain our important
network and stave off more Labour cuts."
NORFOLK WEEKEND 14/15/16/ NOVEMBER WOLTERTON And MANNINGTON
Hosted by Keith Skipper writer and Champion of all things Norfolk! FRIDAY Introductory
sessions for those attending all weekend with Wolterton house tour and supper. SATURDAY
Morning-An introduction to Norfolk history and Literature- Keith Skipper and colleagues.
Afternoon- Norfolk Early Dance Group. EVENING- Norfolk themed meal and informal
entertainment. SUNDAY MORNING - Mini farmer's market and lunch at Mannington with optional
country walk.AFTERNOON- NORFOLK early music with Chris Gutteridge and friends.
All weekend with all meals, coffee and tea £65.00.Ask for details of accommodation if
required. Separate Sessions £6.00 (Walk £3.00) Lunches £6.00. SUPPERS.£12.00.
01263 584175/ 768444
laurelwalpole@manningtongardens.co.uk |
