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Have you lost some car keys at Brampton?

Posted on 23/09/2019 by marklittle

A set of car keys has been found on the Oxnead Road at Brampton. If you have lost some, and can correctly describe them to Jonathan Spinks at the MOT Garage at Brampton, then you may be reunited with them!

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Last sight of the summer falcon

Posted on 01/09/2018 by marklittle

The season’s change are almost imperceptable, but there are some sightings that punctuate that change. Continue reading →

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Brampton Spring 2018: Cuckoo

Posted on 18/05/2018 by marklittle

After what seemed like a very long wait, the Cuckoo has arrived in the valley. Announcing its arrival with a rapid succession of calls at 4.50am from a perch on a tree somewhere along the Bure. For many years the … Continue reading →

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Brampton Spring Clean 2018

Posted on 17/02/2018 by marklittle

Brampton’s hedges and lanes are clear of litter in time for the Spring again. Thanks to all the volunteers for their efforts – some particularly notable ones including Richard Berry’s monster haul of Fosters Lager cans, as well as enough … Continue reading →

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Brampton Litter Pick 2018

Posted on 08/02/2018 by marklittle

The Brampton Litter Pick is set for the morning of Saturday 17th February 2018. If you can spare an hour and a half to help then please let Mark Little know (or send a message via this the Village Website). … Continue reading →

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Brampton Harvest Service

Posted on 07/10/2017 by marklittle

Brampton Harvest Service – tomorrow – Sunday 8th October 2017 A quick reminder that the Harvest Service for Brampton is tomorrow (Sunday) at 12.30pm. A service of traditional hymns to celebrate the end of harvest. Any food donations for the … Continue reading →

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Brampton Spring: the (long awaited) return of the Cuckoo

Posted on 26/05/2017 by marklittle

This year the Cuckoo was a late arrival in the valley. We can usually expect to hear their first call in late April, but not this year. Bill heard the first call yesterday morning (25th May) and I did not … Continue reading →

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Brampton Spring: Swifts return

Posted on 19/05/2017 by marklittle

Chilly and overcast weather conditions in early May seemed to delay the return of the Brampton Swifts. Elsewhere, mostly in southern England reports came in of the arrival of the Summer visitor, but it was not until the 10th May … Continue reading →

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Brampton Spring Litter Pick

Posted on 05/03/2017 by marklittle

As promised, the rain cleared just in time for the annual Tidy Up on Saturday. A dozen volunteers combed the highways and byways of the parish in order to gather the rubbish dumped by the careless. Seven bags full of … Continue reading →

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Stuart Wilson 29 August 1954 – 24 February 2017

Posted on 04/03/2017 by marklittle

The funeral service for Stuart Wilson will be held at St Faith’s Crematorium at 13.15 on Monday 20th March 2017. Further details on http://memorials.duckersfunerals.co.uk/memorial/24-02-2017-StuartIan-Wilson?s=110  

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