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Wyenot
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Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire
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No. 172 - Wednesday, 7th November 2007 |
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A snow scene in Ross on 9th February 2007. Ref: DSC_3910 |
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Jumpin'
Jive at The White Lion
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Regulars
at the White
Lion, Wilton were treated to an outstanding performance
of jump 'n' jive music by Monmouth based band the Jive-o-holics
on Friday. We were unable to attend the whole event due
to a prior commitment but when we arrived, it was obvious
that the band, led by Bleddyn Richards had done a great
job. I enjoyed what was left of their set and would recommend
them to anybody looking to book this type of band.
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Ross
Lions are looking for members
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Lions International started their 'Annual Membership Drive'
at the beginning of October with a challenge to all local
clubs to increase their numbers and to stop the overall
fall in membership. The Ross Lions Club has always been
strong and remains so. However, it has never reached its
maximum membership ceiling and is therefore seeking to recruit
over the next few months.
Ross
Lions membership consists of people from every walk of life
who have decided they want to give something back to the
community. It is a happy club, with a healthy programme
of events to raise funds but they also have a good social
life with all types of entertainment. If you are aged 18
or over you could be just the person they are looking for.
Perhaps you could see yourself benefiting from being a member
of this very lively club.
Should
you wish to obtain more information why not visit their
website at www.rossonwyelions.org
or speak to the secretary on 0845 8335786.
Profile
of a Lion: David Lingwood
As
a 51 year old I joined the Ross Lions Club six months ago.
I am their newest member and can honestly say I am enjoying
every minute of it. My family, Maureen my wife and sons
James and Tom moved to Ross-on-Wye four years ago. Although
we have been delighted with the decision , due to our work
circumstances; Maureen is a teacher in Gloucester and I
work in the motor trade, which requires me to work in mainland
Europe one or two weeks per month. It has been difficult
for us to get to know many people in the local area.
For
some time I had been looking to find something worthwhile
to do in my spare time in addition to watching rugby football
of which I am an avid fan. I really felt it was time to
give something back to society. If at the same time I could
meet people and have a little fun then even better. The
question was; where to look?
After
much searching of the net, I chose the Lions and plucked
up the courage to phone the local membership officer, Jim
Hamilton. Immediately I felt at home. Maureen and I were
invited to a social evening and, over a Chinese meal, found
out more about the Lions. What I heard interested me and
after attending a few meetings I became a Lion.
The
club has lived up to all my expectations. We raise money
by running events that are as much about fun as they are
about fund-raising. Race Nights, Bonfire Night and Fireworks
Displays, The Ross Round Walk and golf days are some of
the events organized by the Lions. In addition we also give
direct help and support to local people and groups. It is
fun, there is a good social scene and I really get a sense
of satisfaction from being part of a group which really
makes a difference in the local community.
If
you are looking for fun, working with a great group of like
minded people and a feeling of satisfaction then I can really
recommend joining the Lions. Go on, give them a ring.
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Ross
Lion, David Lingwood. |
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As
is tradition, Ross-on-Wye Cubs built some of the Guys for
this year's Ross Lions Bonfire and Fireworks Spectacular
and they lit the bonfire following a torch light parade
in the grounds of the Chase Hotel on Saturday evening.
The
building process can be seen below, along with, I don't
quite know if it is five completed Guys or four and Scout
Leader, Robin Shaw.
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Ross
Cubs get stuffing. |
Scout
Leader, Robin Shaw with four Guys, ready for burning on the bonfire. |
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First
Friday at Broome Farm
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On
the first Friday of every month, friends gather together
at Broome Farm in Peterstow for a social evening, which
mainly involves drinking cider and enjoying a barbecue and
last Friday was no exception. Tina took the evening off
work and we went along with my daughter, Sarah and her boyfriend,
James to enjoy the great atmosphere in the company of friends.
Having
tried Ross Cider's perry for the second time this week,
I decided I definitely like it and bought 10 litres to take
home and keep in the Wyenot News office, just in case I
should get thirsty whilst working.
Usually,
the Broome Farm First Friday is more an invited friends
evening but in January, the traditional Wassail will be
taking place at which everybody will be welcome. This is
always a fantastic evening with mulled cider, the traditional
wassail ceremony followed by live music and dancing. Further
details will be published on Wyenot News a little closer
to the event. Hope you will be able to make it along.
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Preparing
the barbecue. Ref: DSC_2343 |
Testing
last year's cider in the cider cellar. Ref: DSC_2350 |
James
and my daughter, Sarah come along to discover Ross Cider for the
first time. Ref: DSC_2346 |
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NOTICE
is hereby given that a meeting of the FULL COUNCIL will
be held on
MONDAY, 12 NOVEMBER at 7.00pm in the Council Chamber, The
Corn Exchange, High Street, Ross-on-Wye.
Items
to be discussed are detailed below and members of the public
are welcome to attend the meeting.
Prior
to the meeting there will be a 15 minute public session,
when members of the public can ask questions of councillors
AGENDA
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APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE
To receive and approve any apologies for absence. |
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DECLARATIONS OF INTERESTS
To receive Councillors' declarations of personal
and/or prejudicial interests in respect of items
on this agenda*
*Members
are reminded that they have a duty to declare personal
and prejudicial interests
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MAYOR'S
ANNOUNCEMENTS
To receive the Mayor's announcements. |
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126 |
TO
RECEIVE THE MINUTES OF THE FULL COUNCIL MEETING ON
MONDAY, 8 OCTOBER 2007
To agree the Minutes of the meeting held on Monday,
8 October and the Mayor to sign the Minutes as a true
record of the meeting. |
ENC
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TOWN CLERK'S REPORT
To receive the attached report on the current state
of play on issues raised at previous meetings of
Committee and Full Council.
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ENC
2 |
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07/11
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128 |
TO
RECEIVE THE MINUTES OF THE PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
COMMITTEE MEETING HELD ON TUESDAY, 9 OCTOBER 2007.
To receive, consider and take any action on a report
from the Chairman of the meeting held on Tuesday,
9 October 2007.
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ENC
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07/11
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TO
RECEIVE THE MINUTES OF THE AMENITIES COMMITTEE MEETING
HELD ON WEDNESDAY, 17 OCTOBER 2007
To receive, consider and take any action on a report
from the Chairman of the meeting held on Wednesday,
17 October 2007.
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ENC
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130 |
TO RECEIVE THE MINUTES OF A FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION
COMMITTEE MEETING HELD ON TUESDAY, 23 OCTOBER 2007
To receive, consider and take any action on a report
from the Chairman of the meeting held on Tuesday,
23 October 2007
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ENC
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CORRESPONDENCE
(i)
Mrs J Wadge, Wallace Court - Cross in Station Street
(Mrs Wadge has been in touch with Herefordshire Council
who would like the views of the Ross-on-Wye Town Council)
(ii)
Mrs C S Maund, Herefordshire Council - Election Costs.
(iii) Mr G Hughes, Herefordshire Council - Christmas
lights grants
(iv) Mr A McLaughlin, Herefordshire Council - Elections
(v) Herefordshire Primary Care Trust - statistical
results of survey
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ENC
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ENC 8
ENC 9
ENC 10
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PUBLICATIONS
RECEIVED
The following publications have been and are available
in the office:
·
SLCC - The Clerk - Vol 37
· The Standards Board Newsletter
· NALC - Local Council Review - Vol 59
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INVOICES
TO BE PAID
To approve payment of the attached list of invoices
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ENC 11
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07/11
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BALANCE
SHEET, BUDGET REPORT AND ACCOUNTS BALANCES
To receive the balance sheet, budget report and account
balances
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ENC
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135 |
BUDGET
2008/09
To set the precept for the financial year 1 April
2008-31 March 2009 based on the attached recommendations
from the Finance & Administration Committee.
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ENC
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ADOPTION
OF THE CODE OF CONDUCT
At
the September meeting members agreed to adopt the
amended Code of Conduct. However, the resolution should
include a specific reference to the adoption of paragraph
12(2), which gives members with a prejudicial interest
the same rights as members of the public to speak
to a meeting on an issue and then leave the meeting
before further discussion and voting. The paragraph
is not mandatory for parish and town councils and
members need to consider whether or not they wish
to "opt-in" for it to have effect.
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REPORTS
FROM OFFICIAL REPRESENTATIVES OF THE TOWN COUNCIL
ON OUTSIDE BODIES
To
receive reports from Councillors appointed to represent
the Town Council on the Committees of the following
organisations:
(i)Betzdorf
Twinning Association;
(ii) Board of the Community Association;
(iii) Conde Twinning Association;
(iv) Chamber of Commerce;
(v) HALC Exec Committee;
(vi) HALC Southern Area Committee;
(vii) Market Towns Forum;
(viii) MTF Core Committee;
(ix) Police Consultative Group;
(x) St Joseph's School Governors;
(xi) Parochial Church Council;
(xii) Ross Partnership;
(xiii) Shop Fronts Grants Panel;
(xiv) Educational Grants Committee;
(xv) Ross Charity Trustees;
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TO
RESOLVE TO EXCLUDE MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC AND PRESS
To
resolve to exclude members of the public and press
for discussion of the following item
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APPOINTMENT
OF DEPUTY TOWN CLERK
To
discuss the appointment of a Deputy Town Clerk
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140 |
TO
RESOLVE TO READMIT MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC AND PRESS
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Signed
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Town
Clerk
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NOTICE
is hereby given that a meeting of the PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT
COMMITTEE will be held on Tuesday, 13 November 2007 at 7.00pm
in the Corn Exchange
AGENDA
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APOLOGIES
FOR ABSENCE
To receive any apologies for absence |
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DECLARATIONS
OF INTEREST
To receive any declaration of Councillors' interests |
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MINUTES
OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING
To
sign the minutes of the previous meeting held on Tuesday,
11 September 2007.
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APPLICATIONS
TO BE CONSIDERED |
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DCSE2007/3200/L
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Shawcross
& Co, 6 High Street
Slate pitched roof to replace existing flat roof .
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| DCSE2007/3186/L |
Bengal
Lounge, 1 Copse Cross Street.
Alteration to canopy and ducting to the kitchen. The
construction of soundproof / fireproof boxing in bedroom
over kitchen
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| DCSE2007/3083/F |
Vine
Cottage, Church Street.
Proposed carport.
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| DCSE2007/3131/F |
Hilston,
Walford Road.
Demolish existing conservatory. Proposed ground floor
extension, replacement conservatory and proposed first
extension.
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| DCSE2007/3110/A |
Units
9 & 10, Alton Business Park.
Two non-illuminated elevation signs.
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| DCSE2007/2523/F |
13
and 14 Market Place (Amended plan)
Demolition of 13 Market Place. Construction of shop
at ground level with new basement below shop to include
ground floor of 14 Market Place, 12 flats above including
2 flats in no.14.
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| DCSE2007/2556/F |
Gardner
Butcher Garages, Brookend Street (Amended plan)
Erection of Aldi discount foods. |
| DCSE2007/3043/F |
King's
Head Hotel, High Street.
Conversion of first and second floor extension to disused
garage building at rear of hotel to create three-storey
building of 9 no.flats. |
| DCSE2007/3140/O |
Model
Farm, Hildersley.
Outline planning application for the development of
employment uses including B1, B2 and B8 together with
change of use to form landscape buffer zone.
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| DCSE2007/3241/F |
Land
at Henry Street.
Construction of two no bedroom flats - revised scheme.
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| DCSE2007/3244/F |
13
Kyrle Street.
Convert existing garage to office space. |
| DCSE2007/3328/O |
Rear
of Redhill Road.
Proposed erection of a pair of semi-detached buildings.
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| DCSE2007/3327/F |
39
Frome Valley Way.
Conservatory to rear of property. |
| DCSE2007/3335/F |
Hope
& Anchor, Wye Street.
Erection of a 5mx9m garden room structure to the front
of the building. Predominantly timber with trellis panels
and balustrades and timber shingle roof. |
| DCSE2007/334O/O |
Trenchard
House, Edde Cross Street.
Proposed 11 dwellings and ancillary parking.
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NOTIFICATION
OF TREE WORKS |
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PLANNING
PERMISSIONS AND REFUSALS |
PLANNING
CONSENT
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| DCSE2007/2858/F |
Bronte,
Eastfield Road
Proposed extension to form conservatory. |
| DCSE2007/2655/F |
Essential
Sewing Services, 31b Gloucester Road
New shop front and signage . |
| DCSE2007/2724/F |
Trelleck
Cottage, Camp Road
Single storey extension at rear |
| DCSE2007/2552/A |
Ross
Conservative Club, The Avenue
Replacement sign on the corner of Walford Road and The
Avenue . |
| DCSE2007/2695/F |
St
Joseph's, Walford Road, Ross-on Wye.
Demolition of school hall and erection of a rwo-storey
block of four flats and conversion of the retreat to
three flats . |
| DCSE2006/1626/F |
Woodedge,
Ross-on-Wye,
Replacement of the existing development of 42 concrete
panel Houses collectively known as Woodedge, plus a
single masonry dwelling (11 Walford Avenue) with 53
new dwellings and associated infrastructure. . |
| DCSE2007/2678/F |
Marsh
farm, Ross-on-Wye, HR9 7NN.
Change Marsh Farm flood wall to earthwork bund. Ref:
Planning Application DCSE2004/1470/F . |
| PART
APPROVAL/PART REFUSAL |
| DCSE2007/2654/A |
Essential
Sewing Services, 31b Gloucester Road
Fascia and gable signage . |
| REFUSAL
OF PLANNING PERMISSION |
| DCSE2007/1938/F |
St
John Ambulance, Edde Cross Street, Ross-on-Wye, HR9
7BZ. Demolition of redundant ambulance station and erection
of No. two bed flats. . |
| DCSE2007/1940/C |
ESt
John Ambulance, Edde Cross Street, Ross-on-Wye. HR9
7BZ Demolition of redundant ambulance station and erection
of 6 No two bed flats. |
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TO
DEAL WITH LATE APPLICATIONS ARRIVING POST AGENDA |
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Signed
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Town
Clerk
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Rugby,
Gloucester Division One - Old Bristolians 24, Ross 0
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After a disrupted week of injuries and late call ups, Ross
found themselves on a 24-0 reverse at Old Bristolians on
Saturday.
The
first half found Ross making too many basic errors, whether
in defence or turnovers in attack. As a result they could
not build any pressure or territory and the home team took
full advantage, running in four tries during the first half.
Ross were unable to trouble the scorers, so at half-time
the score was 24-0.
After
a frank discussion at half time Ross did improve in the
second half, reducing turnovers and missed tackles,and suddenly
the game became a contest. As the pressure built, the home
team began to make errors which enabled Ross to control
some possession. However, the poor showing in the first
half meant it was too far back for Ross and the game petered
out with no further score in the second half, giving a final
score of 24-0.
The
Walford Timber Ross man of the match was Ashley Nelms.
Next
Saturday Ross are at home against Bishopston. Kick off is
at 2:30pm.
Ross
players and officials would like to send their sincere condolences
to player Matthew Jones and his family. Matt's father passed
away suddenly on Friday.
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Rugby
- Ross 2nds 20, Evesham 3rds 0
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Ross played Evesham 3rds at home on Saturday, looking to
carry over the good form of the previous few weeks.
The
game started off with Ross defending well. Evesham tried
to use the size of their backs to their advantage but with
some solid tackling, the Ross defensive line held firm.
After weathering the early storm Ross came back, with R
Russell and J Christopher wining lineout ball on the Evesham
throw. G Holsworth showed individual skill by chipping the
ball over his opposite number, collecting the ball and out
pacing the full back to score in the corner. The try was
duly converted by A. Bevan and Ross took a 7 - 0 lead into
half time.
In
the second half, Evesham looked more dangerous, spending
the early period camped in the Ross half. Once again, however,
there was no way through, with some big tackles from A Lovering
and M Pollock keeping the Ross line intact.
As the half progressed Ross made some changes, bringing
on R Jode and former club captain R Mince. As the pressure
mounted, Ross broke out of defence and won a penalty. A
Bevan made the kick and Ross took a 10 - 0 lead, effectively
killing off the game. Ross scored two more tries. After
winning a scrum on the 5 metre line, they moved the ball
to the blind side, with R Mince going over to score. Then
G Holsworth ran the length of the pitch before offloading
to B Parker who scored in the corner giving the final score
of 20 - 0.
The
First Strike man of the match was C. Powell for his all
round display.
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Ross-on-Wye
Weather Station Readings
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Ross-on-Wye Weather Station is located by the tennis courts
and bowling green at 'Crossfields' and is one of the important
stations around the country which regularly sends data to
the Meteorological Office. This is why Ross-on-Wye is sometimes
mentioned on the BBC weather reports. It is currently still
a manually monitored station and readings are taken twice
per day by husband and wife team, June
and Rex Swallow.
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| Figures
for week commencing Monday, 29th October 2007 |
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Mon. |
Tue. |
Wed. |
Thu. |
Fri. |
Sat. |
Sun. |
| Sunshine
(hours) |
6.4 |
7.8 |
6.5 |
2.7 |
7.9 |
2.3 |
5.1 |
| Rainfall
(mm) |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Trace |
Trace |
| Rainfall
(inches) |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Trace |
Trace |
| Maximum
Temperature (°C) |
13 |
15 |
17 |
17 |
16 |
15 |
13 |
| Maximum
Temperature (°F) |
55 |
59 |
63 |
63 |
61 |
59 |
55 |
| Minimum
Temperature (°C) |
8 |
7 |
7 |
4 |
3 |
3 |
5 |
| Minimum
Temperature (°F) |
46 |
45 |
45 |
39 |
37 |
37 |
41 |
| Soil
Temperature at 10cm Depth (°F) |
51 |
50 |
50 |
48 |
48 |
46 |
48 |
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