May Almanac

SEASONAL THOUGHTS TO HELP YOU ENJOY THE MONTH

THINGS TO NOTE AND NOTICE MAY'S STAR SIGN TAURUS: 20 April to 20 May Taurus, the bull, is one of the oldest constellations, having been recognisable since the Bronze Age, when it marked the sun's location during the spring equinox. It's also been found in cave paintings. Taurean attributes: Taureans tend to love home comforts: soft blankets, the best-smelling aromatherapy oils, excellent food, fine wine… Great at self care, they know the importance of looking after themselves. Local lore GROVELY FOREST RIGHTS Each year, for one day only, on 29 May (Oak Apple Day), the good folk of Great Wishford in Wiltshire reassert the rights they've held since at least 1603 to collect wood from Grovely Woods, owned by the Earl of Pembroke. On Oak Apple Day, villagers march to the forest, to collect oak branches and take…

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The Simple Things (Digital) - 1 Issue, May 2024

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