Weather Report March 2019


THIS summary is compiled from the records of Stephen Bartholomew of Beccles. Max Temperature: 19.0C (66F) on 30th compared with 13.4C (56F) in March 2018. Min Temperature: +1.5C (34F) on 4th and


25th


compared with -3.5C (26F) in March 2018. Avg. Max. Temp: 12.09C (53F) - 2019. 7.79C (46F) - 2018. 10.50C (51F) - Average. Avg. Min. Temp:


4.87C


(40F) - 2019. 2.23C (36F) - 2018. 3.30C (37F) - Average. Mean Temp: 8.48C (47F) - 2019. 5.01C (41F) - 2018. 6.90C (44F) - Average. Air Frosts: Nil compared with 6 in March 2018. Rainfall


total: 1.85"). (2019 112% of average).


Most rainfall on one day: 0.35" on 9th. Wind direction mainly from: North-West 11 days, West 9 days, South-West 4 days and


THE three enjoyed an exciting


children Den


2.07"


compared with 3.33" in March 2018. (30-year average (1981- 2010)


total: South-East 3 days.


March 2019 was much milder and slightly wetter than long-term average. The


mean (8.48C) was nearly


temperature 1.6C


milder than long-term average and 3.5C above that of last March, while average maximum


temperature was


also 1.6C above long-term and 4.3C better than 2018. This time, there were just six days which failed to record 10C or better, compared to only ten days which actually reached or exceeded that figure last time. Despite the temperature overachievement,


this was


only the mildest March since 2017.


The warmest days were 19.0C on 30th and 18.6C on 29th being the equal warmest and third


warmest day of


year so far. 19.0C was also achieved on February 26th. Besides these days, the second half generally


consistently mild days. The overall


had more minimum


Albert Pye Primary School year


building day at Albert Pye school. They worked together using bamboo, arches, and sheeting to create their own dens which they could


then play inside. They used all of our Super Learning Powers including perseverance, co operation,


creativity,


independence, concentration,


being adventurous, and being reflective.


temperature of +1.5C on 4th and 25th was the most temperate for the month on entire


record and only the


second March to avoid an air frost, since at least 1968 when record commenced, the other being 2017.


The 2.07” total saw


rainfall noted on fifteen of the first seventeen days, four of which classed as “wetter”


(0.20” or more).


The wettest, 9th (0.35”), 5th (0.33”) and 12th (0.32”). The influence of the “Jet Stream” was almost total during this period as successive fronts and depressions crossed the Atlantic.


High pressure built following what turned out to be the last recordable rainfall of the month (17th), thereafter we had fifteen totally dry days which ended on April 2nd. So, in common with February, (no recordable rainfall for 19 days (February 11th to March 1st), the month ended with the area in drought conditions.


Overall the winter in fact period


has been somewhat drier than average,


2018 to the end of this month has recorded 6.97”


December (around


85% of long term average), only just over half recorded during similar period this time last year (13.20”). The only certainty about


Spring weather in the British Isles is that you can expect any conditions. Although we have avoided the heavy rain and even snowfall experienced by areas further north and west of us during the early days of


April, temperatures have


been below average and we have also suffered two slight overnight air frosts.


No snowfall was noted during the whole month of March 2019. A contrast


to


March 2018 which saw major snow events at the beginning of that month and did provide snow cover of 12cms on the mornings of the 1st and 3rd and 9cms on the morning of the 2nd.


BECCLES AND DISTRICT HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY


BECCLES and District Horticultural Society will be holding their monthly meeting on Wednesday 12th June at the St Johns Ambulance Hall, Blyburgate, Beccles at 7.30pm. The talk will be by Ruth Liss on ‘The History behind the Plantation Garden Norwich'.


Our friendly gardening club was established in 1832. It holds monthly meetings with


a variety of speakers and four shows each year. It caters for gardeners of all levels. We always welcome new members who can come as guests initially to see if they like the club.


please


For further information contact


Bedwell, Secretary, rwallers@ waitrose.com 01986 781436.


Rebecca


Beccles Big Channel Swim


BECCLES Association


is teaming


Twinning up


with Beccles Lido to swim the


equivalent width of the English Channel on Sunday 14th July at the Lido - that’s a grand total of 32 kilometres, or 1050 lengths of the pool! All proceeds from the


event and sponsorship from the group’s Virgin Money Giving


between


page the


will be split Lido’s project


to refurbish, upgrade and re- line the main pool; and the Twinning Association who are enabling social, cultural and


educational exchanges


of all kinds for the people of Beccles and her twin town of Petit-Couronne. Several young people from Petit-Couronne are coming over to take part in the swim and make it a true cross channel event.


This will be a big ‘group’


effort for the town, and the organisers would love to hear from anyone or any organisation who would like to take part by June 1st, so


that they can create a team who together will complete the total distance. A timetable will then be prepared and the whole combined distance should be completed in just over 2 hours. Swimmers of all ages and abilities are welcome to apply, but should be able to swim at least 8 lengths of the Beccles pool (244m). The organisers are hoping to hear from people who would like to swim longer distances too and all will be asked for approximate swimming


time when they


apply. There will be no charge for members of the swimming team on the day and everyone who is part of the successful team will be awarded a specially prepared certificate to commemorate


their


participation in what is hoped will be a unique achievement for the town, as well as a fun event for all.


If you would like to make a donation or to sponsor the team then please donate at: uk.virginmoneygiving.com/


Team/BTAChannelSwim The organisers will also be needing help on the day, so even if you can’t swim you can still get involved and help make this community event a success, by marshalling or counting laps.


come


It is hoped that the town will together


and support


the event, by watching and cheering on the team. The normal Lido spectator entry fees will apply and there will be a licensed bar and refreshments available, as well as a celebratory barbecue to help raise further funds. The swim will start at 6pm


and aim to finish at about 8pm. The event


will


around 9pm. For further


conclude at information


or to find out how you can get involved please contact: Suzanne


com or Michelle twinning. beccles@gmail.com,


the Twinning Association’s Facebook page


Twinning Association’.


THE chaps overtime the


Beccles Men’s Shed – A busy time have


been on last couple of


weeks as we have two sizeable orders to fulfil. We’re making some ‘picnic’ tables for a local school and some specialised planters


for another charity.


They’re all working hard to get these done so we can then concentrate Move’.


fully on ‘The


Last year Sir John Leman High School made us a


Spring in the Garden


AS winter becomes a distant memory and we move well and truly into Spring your garden is beginning to come to life, and for those fair weather gardeners amongst us now is the time to head outside and get involved. We, at the Community


News, would


encourage our readers to use reputable local suppliers such as those on this page. Please


don’t be afraid to ask for help and advice when shopping for new plants. No one knows what will thrive better than the knowledgeable


staff at


your local garden centre. A gorgeous garden makes the perfect place to entertain guests, enjoy some al fresco dining with family and friends or perhaps just relax with a cool drink on a lazy summer


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• Sat. 20th & Mon. 22nd April, 9am – 5pm (Easter bank Hol. Weekend, Closed Sunday)


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Entrance free, donations in aid of


Friends of Clinks Care Farm near Beccles Regd. charity No. 1180847


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Please remember that your garden is also home to a great many other creatures. If you are so inclined, put out bird feeders to encourage winged visitors.


Now is the time they are nesting so it won’t be long before they have many hungry mouths to feed, you will be doing them a great service by


simply topping up your bird feeder and in return you get to watch many beautiful different species in your garden. I reckon to having around 10 different regular visitors to my little patch of wilderness. Look out for bee friendly plants and try to get a few scattered around your flower beds. It is well documented that bee numbers are in decline so any


help we can offer is invaluable. Perhaps, like me, you enjoy cooking freshly picked fruit and veg. Well, the shear variety of what you can grow in your own garden is staggering.


local centre about what grows well


local conditions


Again, ask the experts at you in


but


you should find you are able to grow more runner beans, and courgettes than you can eat. In the greenhouse, tomatoes, cucumbers,


peppers, chilli’s


and salad are all easily grown and cared for.


This really is a wonderful


time of year so get out there and make your mark.


David Burns Community News


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beneficiary of their RAG Week and we are very grateful for the generous donation we have received. Other applications for funding are in hand so it will soon be full steam ahead to get the new place up and running.


Our temporary


home in the countryside has been good but everyone is looking forward to being in Beccles.


If you’re thinking about


info@beccleslido. or visit ‘Beccles


joining us please have a look at our website to see what our members get up to www. becclesmensshed.co.uk. They all feel they get a great benefit from the activities and friendly atmosphere in the Shed. If you’ve got some unwanted timber or tools just email info@becclesmensshed.co.uk or phone: 01502 804123.


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