August Newsletter 2025 Part Three

Parish Notices.: -

1. Sadly, we must repeat the old reminder of clearing up after we have finished on a task we have been working on. The workshops, which we spent so much time and effort getting them to a standard of organisation and cleanliness is not being maintained. So, gents please can I ask that you leave the workspaces as you would wish to find them. Use Henry the Hoover to clear up any sawdust, sweep through, return any tools you have used and ensure any electrical bench tools are safely plug padlocked again after use. It only takes a few minutes and really makes everybody’s life easier rather than having to clear up before they start.

2. We now have a ready supply of pallets providing very useful wood for projects. We need help with the breaking up of the pallets into useful lengths for projects. Any help gratefully received

August diary of events dates:-

WMS Committee Meeting 1030 1st August, 2025

WMS Monthly BBQ 1200 1st August, 2025

Mid term diary dates:-

WMS AGM 4th September 2025 St Wilfrid’s Church upper hall

WMS Family BBQ 14th September 2025 Jubilee Park

WMS Fish/Chip supper & talk 26th September 2025 Cowplain Activity Centre (Talk by Dave Allport)

A list of talks will be available to select in the galley. The one with the most votes will be the one selected.

August 2025 Newsletter quiz. Multichoice this month.

1. Where was Guy Fawkes born? a. London, b. Lincoln, c. York.

2. What happened to Charles 1’s head after execution.

a. It was sewn back on, b. It was thrown in the River Thames. c. It was put on a spike.

3. In 1839 it was made illegal to….. a. Fly a kite in the street, b. Bathe naked in the sea, c. Smoke a pipe on a train

4. Since the 12th century, what could Durham convicts hold to escape capture? a. Lamp, b. Doorknocker, c, Post-box.

5. In which year was the final execution in the UK? A. 1912, b. 1945,

c. 1964

6. How many shells were used to cover the Margate Shell Grotto?

a. 4.6 million, b. 5.2 million, c. 1 billion.

7. What was found at the summit of Ben Nevis in 2026? a. Writing desk, b Piano, c. Sofa

8. There has been an alleged attempt to fly through the Gaping Gill Cave in Yorkshire? a. Aeroplane, b. Helicopter, c. Hot Air Balloon.

9. What item is stored down Wookey Hole? a. Cheese, b. Beer, c. Bread.

10. How many official lakes are in the Lake District? A. One, b. Two, c. Three.

July 2025 Newsletter Quiz Answers

1. Which type of seafood is famous in Whitstable, Kent?

a. Oysters

2. Which Leicestershire cheese has distinctive blue veins and strong flavour?

a. Stilton

3. What foods is Melton Mowbray famous for?

a. Pork pies and Stilton cheese

4. Which traditional dessert consists of layers of sponge cake, jam, custard and whipped cream, sometimes topped with almonds?

a. A trifle

5. Which fruit is traditionally used in a Bakewell tart?

a. Raspberry

6. Which Scottish dessert is made of whipped cream, whisky, honey and raspberries, often mixed with toasted oatmeal?

a. Cranachan

7. Which biscuit is known for its distinctive dotted pattern and Scottish origin?

a. Shortbread fingers

8. Which British King supposedly introduced the first Christmas turkey?

a. King Henry VIII

9. What dish made from poached haddock, rice and eggs has its roots in Indian cuisine?

a. Kedgeree

10. Which classic 19TH – century condiment is made from Malt vinegar, molasses, tamarind and various spices?

a. Worcestershire sauce

And finally:- Just think if ABBA band members were, Agnetha, Steve, Dave and Anni-Frid would they have been called ASDA?

Keep the articles coming…

Dave (WMS Secretary)