August Almanac

SEASONAL THOUGHTS TO HELP YOU ENJOY THE MONTH

THINGS TO NOTE AND NOTICE AUGUST'S STAR SIGN LEO: 23 July–22 August The lion that crouches in the sky between Cancer the crab and the maiden, Virgo, contains many bright stars so can be easily spotted. Leo represents the Nemean lion killed by the Greek hero Hercules as one of his 12 labours. Like their namesake, Leos are said to be proud, fierce and born leaders, tending to the grand and the dramatic. Field work NATURAL HARBOURS Offering safe havens to boats for centuries, natural harbours can be found all around the UK from Falmouth via Milford Haven to Lerwick. They not only offer an area protected by the elements, but also water that is deep enough for anchorage. Most harbours begin life as ‘rias’ or river valleys on unglaciated land, which then flood and coastal erosion…

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