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Welcome to February Welcome to our first issue of 2019!
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What’s Cooking? What’s On In February Gardening with Selina Crossword Puzzle Princess Alice Hospice Music Matters Sudoku & Digi-Search Competition Time RHS Wisley Gardens Music on the Green Elmbridge Volunteers Useful Numbers Esher Library Notice Puzzle Solutions Advertisers’ Index
I hope you enjoyed a great break over the festive period and that your new year has started well. For me, it’s not been so great! I’ve had a nasty spell of flu which knocked me for six and I’m only now, starting to get back on my feet. I hope you have managed to avoid the inevitable New Year germs! On a positive note, isn’t is great to gradually see the lighter evenings returning? Our days will soon feel so much longer with Spring just around the corner. I’ve already seen daffodil bulbs sprouting from the soil; crazy seasons we have these days! Our February magazine brings a selection of interesting information for you, including a little competition to win a great CD! New artist Alice Merton has a great voice, I’m sure you’ll enjoy listening to her debut album! Good Luck! We were very excited recently when we received an invitation to join the judging panel at Denbies Wine Estate for their annual Art Competition; Michelle enjoyed her visit and was very impressed by the high quality of the entries. See how she got on inside. With spring just around the corner, it’s a perfect time to year to plan your garden for 2019! See our great feature from RHS Wisley and get your veg rotating! Wishing you all a great month and maybe even a little romance around the 14th! Until next time…. Adios Amigos!
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Vfh Film Night Presents Passport To Pimlico At Vera Fletcher Hall, Thames Ditton, 7.30Pm. A Pre-Brexit Treat About A Part Of Sw London Declaring Independence From The Uk When It Finds It Is Actually Part Of The Dukedom Of Burgundy. This Charming And Whimsical 1949 Ealing comedy stars Stanley Holloway, Margaret Rutherford and Hermione Baddeley. Ticket £7. Entrance includes a complimentary drink (tea/coffee or a 125 ml glass of red or white wine) Bookings on line www. verafletcherhall.co.uk or postal reservations on 08456 528529. Cobham Band presents Best Of Brass At Vera Fletcher Hall, Thames Ditton, 7.30pm. Back again at the Vera Fletcher Hall, the Cobham Band, a traditional brass band in the modern style, will present an evening of the best of brass band music. Favourite tunes, solos, duets, marches and arrangements of classical and modern pieces will brighten-up the winter evening. Ticket. £13. Bookings on line www.verafletcherhall.co.uk or postal reservations on 08456 528529.
If there’s an event in March that you’d like mentioned, please contact Ros (details on p.3) before Friday 8th February. All entries appear on a first come, first served basis. Details of the above event are correct at time of print.
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Garden Buildings By Selina Botham
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Whether you’d like a rustic potting shed, smart greenhouse or a garden office; the position as well as the size and finish of the building are all vital. Do you want plenty of space for a games room or a cozy hide out for one person to get away from it all. The hobbies and interest of our clients are as varied and interesting as they are and we’ve designed structures such as a woven shelter for a swinging day bed (pictured), a his and hers/radio and potting shed, a photographers studio, a bespoke log store, and even a rustic shack complete with green roof. We’ve also located sheds and summerhouses, pool houses and bin stores and bike sheds, all sizes of gardens. The key to success, as with anything garden design related, is to work out what you want and then to ensure that it fits with the plot and the rest of the garden. Once a building is in place you won’t want to move it so it needs to be right. If its role is as a feature / focal point then it should be carefully placed to enhance the main views or lead you through the garden. If its a utility building then its really important to get location
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right so it can be screened or even tucked away out of sight. There are also planning rules which need to be followed and sometimes planning permission needs to be obtained. You’ll also need to think about how you will want to access your new garden building and how often and in what sort of weather. If you want to be inspired to sit out in your beautiful summer house in the winter on a sunny day you’ll probably want a path rather than a route across soggy grass. If however you want to lounge under a rose covered pergola, this will probably only be accessed on a sunny day, so you may be happy to walk across the lawn. If you’d like some help with designing you garden and perhaps including a garden building (or two) then do contact Selina on 07894 553 202 or see our web site for further ideas www.designsforallseasons.co.uk. or take a look at our facebook page Selina Botham – Designs for all Seasons or follow us on Instagram @designsforallseasons.
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Annual Art Competition at Denbies Wine Estate
Winner Jilly Butcher with Bridging the Gap Over the flowery dell by Janet Bryan
Memories of Grandma by Imogen Hartridge
Well, in our time we have been asked to judge vegetables, plants, dogs, hanging baskets, stalls at various village events, groups dressing to a theme, window displays etc! (thankfully never babies, way too much pressure!) So when we were asked to help judge the Denbies Annual Bacchus Art Competition-piece of cake! Not!! Such a high standard of entries and talent left me with the difficult task of deciding the winners. Thankfully I was not alone!! Upon arrival I was shown up to the gallery where I met our fellow judges (pictured), two of whom were last years winners. Debbie Green from Bookham who won the 2018 judges vote with her beautiful painting of the Northern Lights and Grace Ellen a Surrey based artist who won the 2018 People’s Choice with her inspiring landscape painting. After introductions and a cup of coffee it was down to business. So what do I know about art? Not a lot, but I know
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what I like!! It was not without a little apprehension that I went along to Denbies last month. The theme this year was “Bridging the Gap”, which could be interpreted in anyway the entrants chose. The judges spent time, separately (no collusion!!), studying the exhibits, choosing their favourites and scoring them accordingly. All the works were of an extremely high standard and with so many different styles, techniques and interpretations of the theme, this was no easy task. After a morning of deliberation we were invited to join Gill White of Denbies (and fellow judge) for lunch in the Gallery restaurant while our scoring was collated and the winners announced. It was particularly lovely to talk to our group over lunch, three of whom are regular judges for this event (Gill White, Graham Muncy & John Cawdell) and could relate their past experiences. Also, to sit with the two winners from last year and discuss the different
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techniques we had seen and the pros and cons of the different mediums used. It has certainly given me a much greater appreciation of art than I had before. I love art, but as I said, I don’t know much about it, but I know what I like. Now I am even more in awe of people who produce these amazing works of art than I was before. Debbie and Grace said they had found it very interesting being the judges for a change and that it has given them a better insight into how art is viewed. It was interesting when we collated our marks with the lovely Tiana from the events team, to discover that we had mostly all selected the same pieces in our top ten. No dissent amongst the judges then!! So whatever our individual thoughts and reasons for choosing particular pieces it was a very fair result across the board. The overall winner of 2019 Bacchus Art Competition was Bookham based Jilly Butcher (pictured) with her amazing photograph of a spider and it’s web - “Bridging
the Gap”! Runners up: in second place was “Over the flowery dell” by Janet Bryan, an intricate piece in applied fabric, painted and stitched, and third place went to Imogen Hartridge “Memories of Grandma” an emotive oil painting. Well done to all the entrants. From someone who struggles to draw a stick man, your abilities will forever remain a mystery to me!! My thanks go to you, my fellow judges and Denbies for your invitation and hospitality. It was an immensely enjoyable and memorable day. If you would like to enter the Denbies Bacchus Art Competition 2020, the Theme is “On The Edge” and details of how to enter can be found on the Denbies website: www.denbies.co.uk Denbies Art Gallery is always open and worth a visit. There are art displays and exhibitions throughout the year.
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Care Home Fair Profits Boost Hospice
An Esher care home’s residents, their families and friends enjoyed a lively festive fair which raised money for Princess Alice Hospice. The Hospice was chosen by residents to benefit from the event at Arbrook House, a 42-bed home in Copsem Lane, one Saturday before Christmas. A total of £243 was raised by the fair, which featured the traditional cake sale, tombola and raffle along with live entertainment and refreshments. The donation was matched with a further £243 by Bupa, which operates the home. Home manager Jonathan May called in to the Hospice in West End Lane, to hand over a cheque for the proceeds.
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“We work regularly in collaboration with Princess Alice Hospice – the excellent service supports the work we do at Arbrook House and we are pleased to help fund the invaluable work done by the Hospice,” he said. “It was far and away the popular choice to receive this year’s donation from the fair.” Our picture shows Jonathan May handing over the cheque to Hospice senior social worker Sarah Dowd. “I’d like to add how grateful we are to receive this gift; we depend on donations for the majority of our income – so this helps us maintain vital services across our care area,” said Sarah. For more information about Princess Alice Hospice vissit us online at www.pah.org.uk
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That’s Amore! Music Matters but so does love!! See how you and your loved one get on with this loved up quiz! QUESTIONS: 1. Did St Valentine exist? 2. Who sang about little arrows and that if they hit you in the face they would make you fall in love? 3. Who told Cupid he was stupid in 1958? 4. Which British artist with a romantic name recorded teenager in love? 5. In the movie “The Talented Mr Ripley” who sang “My Funny Valentine”? 6. Who recorded the original version of “Cupid” in 1961? 7. In the movie “Shirley Valentine” who sang about “the girl who used to be me”? PUZZLE SOLUTIONS PAGE 37
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Each row, column & 3x3 box must contain the numbers 1 to 9 just once. This can be done by applying logic - you don’t have to guess!
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Pop Songstress
Alice Merton Releases Anticipated Debut Album
‘MINT’ Out 18th Jan 2019
The Berlin-based, British singer songwriter Alice Merton gets ready to release her much anticipated debut album MINT, which includes the singles ’Lash Out’, ’Why So Serious’, ’Funny Business’ and the platinum selling ‘No Roots’, on 18th January 2019. After garnering much attention with the explosive self-release of her debut single 'No Roots', Alice Merton has gone on to build a strong international fanbase, reaching 250M streams and 150M YouTube views so far, with ‘No Roots’ certified Platinum in 7 countries, reaching the Top 10 single charts in 10 countries and recently going GOLD in the US. MINT stands as a testament to Alice’s autobiographical and heartfelt writing, with driving rhythms underpinning catchy choruses and themes of female empowerment and unavoidable insecurities of youth, and her sense of independence; illustrated by the fact that, as well writing and recording the album herself, Alice set up her own label with her manager to release the record, and has produced a series selfdirected music videos as part of the campaign. In the US, partnering with label Mom + Pop Records, Alice has continued to build on the success of ‘No Roots’, touring with the likes of Vance Joy and The Killers, featuring in Billboard Magazine and
performing on both Jimmy Fallon's The Tonight’s Show and James Corden's The Late Late Show, as well as receiving a nomination in the 'Best Rock' category at the Teens Choice Awards. Closer to home, Alice has played sold out tours in the UK, featured on Tom Odell's latest single 'Half As Good As You', with radio support from Annie Mac and the Matt & Molly Show on Radio One and Radio 2, as well as coverage from MTV, Nylon, 1883 Mag and others. Tour Dates 17-Mar - Bristol, Thekla 18-Mar - Leeds, The Wardrobe 19-Mar - Manchester, Manchester Academy 2 22-Mar - Glasgow, King Tut’s Wah Wah Hut 24-Mar - London, Scala www.AliceMerton.com Twitter: @AliceMerton Instagram: @AliceMerton www.Youtube.com/AliceMerton
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Computers and Bathtubs Not the most logical connection, so stick with us…. Frequently we are asked how long does a PC, Mac or tablet last for? Their reliability is very good as you will see…but what affects the devices performance is the complexities of the current software and security systems that are an integral part of the operating system on the device, also the mixture of different applications and programs a machine can accrue during its life. Additionally, a machine that was designed for the market 8 years ago would be a very different technicality and specification to a modern-day machine. Yes, the machine can be upgraded to squeeze some more life from it, but it is often a compromise, and the cost of upgrading the machine can be half the cost of a replacement device, also, you get the prospect of greater reliability, newer technology, and much improved performance with a new machine. Looking at the reliability, there is a graph called a “bathtub” graph (see below), which plots the average reliability of a computer (and most electrical items) against time. This indicates the device may have some reliability issues when it is first supplied- this is typical as the electronics may have a manufacturing issue which wasn’t detected during post manufacture testing, once this has been overcome there is a long period of uninterrupted reliability, then as the device starts to age, typically this is around 7-9 years of age, when it starts to become less reliable, where eventually this becomes a terminal issue
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Considering this, if you want a really cost-effective solution, then buying a refurbished high spec machine could end up being a worthwhile exercise as they still have a lot of reliability ahead of them, and they also will be significantly cheaper. We do have used PC’s, Apple iMac’s, Macbook’s and iPads from stock- they have all been fully refurbished and upgraded where necessary, with prices starting as low as £50.00 it could be worth considering? This guide was written by Les Beer, from Tecres in Leatherhead, who have been providing computer solutions since 1989.
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Escape the winter blues and come on a journey inside the Glasshouse at RHS Garden Wisley to search for more than 40 LEGO® brick sculptures on The Great Brick Safari, from 26 January to 3 March 2019. The life-size LEGO® brick creations can be found nestled amongst the lush foliage in both the temperate and tropical zones of the cathedral-like Glasshouse. Sculptures include animals such as an elephant, lions, meerkats, turtles and a gorilla. Beautiful LEGO® brick plants created especially for RHS Garden Wisley include a Venus Fly Trap, Golden Barrel Cactus, Bird of Paradise and Water Lilies. As each magnificent sculpture is discovered, visitors can learn all about the animal and plants, such as the
natural habitats they are found in and conservation efforts taking place around the world. During half term (16 - 24 February 2019), head to the Glasshouse Gallery for a LEGO® brick making workshop, where visitors can purchase their chosen mini animal to take home. As a fun souvenir, visitors can have their photo taken sitting in the LEGO® brick Jeep. The Glasshouse is open from 10am-4:30pm daily during the event. Normal garden entry applies; events and activities are suitable for all the family. For further information, visit www.rhs.org.uk/gardens/wisley. Wisley, Woking, Surrey, GU23 6QB. 01483 224234
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Wednesday 20th February CADRAN TRIO Ruth Harrison - flute Edward Liddall - piano Sophie Haynes - cello This exciting young ensemble are now all well established professional musicians having formed the Cadran Trio after graduating from the Guildhall School of Music and Drama. Their impressive track record has involved performing at many major London venues. We look forward to enjoying playing of the highest standard in a programme which enables the trio to showcase a wide variety of musical styles. “ ..a very high standard of music making.” Free entry and light lunch from 12.30pm. Concert from 1.10pm Retiring collection
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Voluntary Ac t i on ELMBRIDGE - FEB/MARCH 2019
Can You Spare a Few Hours on Mondays?
A local Parkinson’s Group is looking for help to support the leaders in running various activities and chair based exercises. This is a role for you if you are mature, calm and caring, enjoy meeting and working with people with disabilities.
Enjoy Knitting.
POEM CORNER Ghouls!!!! If only, somehow, ghouls could be banned From every motorway in the land. Like a chorus, Greek and tragic They suddenly appear, as if by magic To gawp and gape at every disaster, A morbid thrill is what they’re after As they record the scene on a mobile ‘phone Which they can’t wait to share with those at home. “Weren’t we lucky to be passing by At the time of the crash?! P.S. Did any one die?”
A local community centre is looking for a volunteer for their friendly knitting group. You will need a good knowledge of knitting in order to set up and support the group. They also require someone with good organisational skills to source materials and lead on projects for a charity sale.
Get Involved.
An independent charity is looking for volunteers to assist running activities for adults with learning disabilities on Monday and Thursday evenings. These activities can include games, bowling, crafts, music, disco, bingo or karaoke. No experience required.
Community Influencer.
If you want to improve health within the social care services in the area and can use your influencing, ICT and research skills, then this dedicated team urgently need your support.
Town Ambassador.
This important role is designed to harness your unique local knowledge for the specific area of the County. You will be responsible for approaching groups to raise funds, identify annual events, securing raffle prizes and promoting their volunteer programme.
INTERESTED IN ANY OF THOSE ROLES? please call: visit: or email:
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RHS Calls for Wartime Veg Plot Photos The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) is calling on people to submit photos of their wartime vegetable gardens as it gets ready to mark 80 years since the outbreak of World War II and the Dig for Victory campaign. The charity will display advisory material and wartime propaganda that inspired people to grow more food to supplement ration-book diets at its library and gardens in the autumn and will include photos of families’ own gardens and allotments. The RHS began working with the Ministry of Agriculture on the Dig for Victory campaign at the point at which war broke out in 1939, having already begun making detailed plans in preparation for war in
1938. Advice was distributed via pamphlets, leaflets and exhibition packs that toured towns and villages across the country and included guides to cultivating
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vegetables all year round, the storing of produce and making a compost heap. With wartime shortages gardeners had to show a great deal of ingenuity, creating vegetable plots in unlikely places. Employees at the Wolsey Motors in Birmingham made cloches out of scrap car windscreens for their workplace allotment. By 1943 it was estimated that around 55% of households were growing fruit and vegetables and their efforts made an important contribution to the nation’s health. Fiona Davison, Head of Libraries and Collections at the Royal Horticultural Society, said: “RHS information and advice helped get a nation growing at a time when food supplies were at an historic low. Many are likely to recall parents and relatives turning previously unloved plots into efficient and prolific green spaces. We’re asking the public to share those pictures and memories with us so we can celebrate the contribution of gardening to our wartime history.” Photos and additional information for the Dig for Victory exhibit should be sent to libraryenquirieslondon@rhs.org.uk. Dig for Victory will be on display at RHS Garden Wisley in Surrey, RHS Garden Rosemoor in Devon, RHS Garden Hyde Hall in Essex and RHS Garden Harlow Carr in Yorkshire from 14th October – 17th November. For further information, visit www.rhs.org. uk/gardens/wisley. Wisley, Woking, Surrey, GU23 6QB. 01483 224234
Jeep Renegade February Car Review
Jeepers-Creepers! Here we go with a distinct new and updated challenger in the bustling small SUV Crossover segment - the retro-styled eye-catcher, the Jeep Renegade. It has all the makings of a surefire success. After a costly setback in sales a couple of years ago, when numbers collapsed, the Jeep, painstakingly cared for and re-designed behind the scenes has come into full flow with a flair to frighten the rival front runners in an over-crowded market. It’s bid to overtake in the off-and-on-road market of the weenier and firmly established challengers is now solidly underway with a neat and tidy effort produced in Italy as a dramatic change from it’s historic American upbringing and pedigree. Indeed, the first all new Jeep for almost a decade - the first built outside the USA,
a clever and astute collaboration of US and European designers and engineers. Their radical thinking and painstaking concerns as to the public’s interest is superbly reflected in the new Renegade, a masterpiece of economy, good sense, comfort and a worthwhile reward for a buyer with a bargain £18,740 to spare for the starter model. After shifting the Jeep design and manufacture from the USA to Melfi in Italy, to arrest the dramatic decline in sales, the Fiat/Chrysler overlords have hit a new chapter in the success story - and it looks all set to run and run. It will most assuredly put on their guard, the established likes of the hot rivals Mini Countryman Renault Captur. By Ted Macauley
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useful numbers POLICE TRAVEL To report local incidents ......................... 101 Surrey Bus Services .................01483 506919 Train information ....................0845 748 4950 DENTISTS National Rail Enquiries .............0845 748 4950 Hare Lane Dental Practice ........ 01372 452 577 S3 Dental Practice .................... 0208 398 6322 SCHOOLS Meads Dental Practice .............. 01372 464 929 Claremont Fan Court School .....01372 473 624 Fair Oak Dental Practice ........... 01372 463 082 Esher Church School ...............01372 463931 Summerfield Dental Practice .... 01372 462 266 Esher Church of England High Sch ...01372 468068 The Neem Tree Dental Practice . 01372 540 186 Cranmere Primary & Nursery Sch ... 0208 398 5580 Rowan Preparatory School .......01372 462627 VILLAGE HALLS Shrewsbury Lodge Pre Prep Sch .. 01372 462781 Claygate Village Hall ................ 01372 469 221 Milbourne Lodge School .........01372 462737 King George’s Hall ................... 01932 254 750 Claygate Primary School .........01372 455348 Civic Centre ............................ 01932 254 750 Claygate Centre .......................01372 463 476 MEDICAL Littleton Surgery ......................01372 462235 COUNCILS & SERVICE Esher Green Surgery .................01372 462726 Elmbridge Borough Council ... 01372 474474 Capelfield Surgery ....................01372 452501 Surrey County Council ...........08456 009009 St Peter’s Hospital Chertsey ......01932 872000 Library Services ...................... 0300 200 1001 Royal Surrey Hospital ..............01483 464002 Elmbridge Museum ................. 01372 474 568 Non-emergency NHS Help .......................... 111 Citizens’ Advice Bureau ..........01932 248660 St John Ambulance ............... 07900 910292 Esher Residents Ass .. info@esherresidents.com Claygate Village Association .... 01372 463740 CHURCHES Claygate Parish Council ..........01372 467000 Esher Green Baptist Church ......01372 459 800 St George’s Church ...................01372 469 446 All Saints Weston ......................0208 398 1849 VETERINARY SURGEONS Medivet Esher-Manor Vets .......0208 398 8005 The Holy Name RC Church ......01372 462 451 Claygate Veterinary Centre .....01372 460107 First Church of Christ, Scientist ..01372 463 058 Esher Quakers Meeting House ...0208 399 4325 CHEMISTS Holy Trinity Church ..................01372 463 603 Central Pharmacy ....................01372 464 064 Claygate Pharmacy &Travel Clinic 01372 466 116 BANKS Boots Pharmacy ....................... 01372 463 912 Barclays ....................................0345 734 5345 Wallis Jones Pharmacy ..............0208 398 2494 Santander .................................0800 030 4321
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ESHER LIBRARY
Old Church Path, Esher, Surrey KT10 9NS
The library is situated next to the Elmbridge Civic Centre car park, which is pay and display.
OPENING HOURS
Tuesday: 9.30am - 5.00pm Wednesday: 9.30am - 5.00pm Thursday: 9.30am - 5.00pm Friday: 9.30am - 5.00pm Saturday: 9.30am - 5.00pm Monday & Sunday: CLOSED
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All the staff in Esher Library (and I suspect our customers as well!!) are delighted that our boiler has been replaced! We have made valiant efforts to keep the building as warm as possible but this has proven quite difficult given the size of the heaters & the size of the building!! Many thanks to all our customers who continued to visit & use our services during the chilly last few months. We have started a Creative Writing Group for children aged 8-11 years. This takes place on alternative Saturday afternoons & is an opportunity for members to enjoy writing creatively, share ideas & most importantly have fun. We have a display in the children’s area all about famous people. Remember us if your child has to complete a project at school.
During half-term we will be holding a Craft Event at 2.30pm on Thursday 21 February. Check in the library or our website for further details. As 2019 marches on remember we are here to help if you are planning to do something new be it visit a new county or country, plan a wedding (need help with that speech??) or finally get your garden under control. There will be a book you can borrow to make life easier.
puzzle solutions crossword pg 18
sudoku pg 24
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music matters pg 23 1. Yes. He was a 3rd century saint. 2. Leapy Lee 3. Connie Frances 4. Dickie Valentine 5. Matt Damon 6. Sam Cooke 7. Patty Austin
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