February 1962 Vol XVI No.2
Number 168
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February 1962 – No 168
_______________________________________________________________________________________ Although it is perhaps a little early to say it, it looks very much as though our plans for a large spring number are doomed. It is true that we have received some interesting long articles, and that the general standard of contributions seems to be rising, but the fact remains that a large and impressive stack of manuscript reduces to a very small amount of print. Nevertheless, some attempt will be made this year to try to increase the general size of the B.B. by 'normal' means. This, of course, imposes a greater strain on the mechanism and no rash promises will thus be given. Readers will have noticed that the January number consisted of twelve pages and it is hoped that this one will do the same. This does enable the inclusion of one long article without leaving out other material which might interest those who are not particularly 'keen on the subject of the long one. Finally, the B.B. uses smaller print than some other and otherwise comparable journals, so the amount of matter in the B.B. is not as small as a comparison of numbers of pages would suggest. “Alfie” _______________________________________________________________________________________
NOTICE Competitions. It is planned to close both the 1962 competitions some time before the Annual Dinner this year so that judging and presentation of the results may be sorted out in a less hectic atmosphere. If YOU have any ideas regarding these competitions PLEASE get in touch with the organizers. Mike Baker for the photographs and Alfie for the songs. MIKE BAKER could do with any old picture frames for putting photographs in for hanging in the Belfry and Hunters. _______________________________________________________________________________________ The U.B.S.S. have recently sent us the following notice. G.B. Cave Any member of any party visiting this cave who wishes to make use of LONG HOUSE BARN must obtain the permission of Mr F. Young of Manor Farm, Charterhouse. Mr. Young is entitled, if he so wishes, to make a charge for any use made of the barn. _______________________________________________________________________________________ There is no truth in the rumour that G.B. Cave is a shortened form of the title Giles and Baker Cave. _______________________________________________________________________________________ The Committee have accepted the resignation of “Spike" Rees from his post on the committee and his job as Belfry Engineer. "Spike" had had to retire owing to pressure of work. P.M. Giles and G. Dell have been co-opted on to the committee to act as joint Belfry Engineers owing to the large amount of work which needs doing around the Belfry. _______________________________________________________________________________________ Don't forget that SUBS are due! SEND YOUR MEMBERSHIP CARD TO BOB BAGSHAWE