Editors Note

Hello everyone, The warmer weather has arrived at last.

I’ve been out enjoying the garden and I have found a great way to learn about the various birds that visit and their different sounds - see page 30. In this issue we have our resident Grapevine gardener - Gardener Steve, and of course the the garden trips with Blue Skies The Limits Events and Adventure are back ! Well worth going on a trip with them, I have and I throughly recommend for a great day out. See pages 24, 25, and 26.

Win 2 tickets to see Steve Harley Acoustic Band - in Newark ! Win 2 tickets for an evening with Ocean Colour Scene’s Simon and Oscar in Telford ! A huge thank you to the kind people who have donated, picture frames, art supplies, wool and craft items for the Getaway Club in Stapleford. They are so grateful. Thanks again.

Until next time,

Christine

Christine Gough- Beech Publications- Editor

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