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November Newsletter

The Interesting Gardening Club had a very well attended meeting on November 10^th at the Salle des Fetes in Coutures.  It was lovely to welcome some new members as well as many old friends.  Erica Lainé gave us an entertaining and informative talk on ‘Pests’ with wonderful illustrations.  Many of us now recognise the good (and bad!) insects we meet in the garden and countryside.

This was followed by a discussion on our ‘Autumn Watch’ findings.  Members had compiled records on what fauna they came across on October 21^st.  This had proved to be a very quiet and still day, with less than normal animal activity in our gardens.  However, our group discussions showed that several unusual creatures were spotted: a green tree frog, hoopoe birds and salamanders, to name but a few.  The IGC Webmaster is currently compiling the results of our findings and these will be put on the web.  The meeting finished with a delicious ‘Pot Luck’ lunch.

The next meeting on December 9^th is the Christmas Tea Party and Quiz.  This will be held at 3.30p.m. at La Roussie near Lusignac.  All members are cordially invited and asked to bring a small plate of mince pies or festive cakes/shortbread.  A gardening Quiz will follow with a prize for the winning team!

Members are reminded that the A.G.M. will be on Thursday 13^th January at Coutures.