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The Cotswolds Archive

• Rocker's bizarre collection to go under hammer

  A WEALTH of treasures from the Cotswold mansion of the late John Entwistle are due to go under the hammer next Thursday. read more

• Planning success brings £m grant

  HIGH levels of performance have won West Oxfordshire District Council's planning department a grant of more than £780,000 from the Government. read more

• Villages targeted for beauty grants

  VILLAGES in the Chipping Norton area may benefit from a new grant scheme to help protect the distinct features of the Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. read more

• Note recalls the days of pounds, shillings and pence

  CONSTRUCTION workers refurbishing the Co-op store in Chipping Campden High Street have unearthed a note buried in the window fittings more than 50 years ago. read more

• Farmer must wait for home verdict

  A BATSFORD farmer who claims he is entitled to a valuable farm house and surrounding land under "squatter's rights" will have to wait to see whether he wins his Appeal Court fight. read more

• Youth club gains from council tax squeeze

  STOW Youth Club is among the good causes to benefit from extra money raised by the increase in council tax on second homes. read more

• New guidelines to help vulnerable children

  VULNERABLE children in Gloucestershire will get extra help following the launch of new guidelines by the county council. read more

• Haven't got a prayer

  HOW I agree with Roger Martin about the ills of religion. read more

• Make a date with Marje

  TWO thought-provoking shows are being staged in Chipping Norton this weekend. read more

• Nicky's knighted for a Night

  SHAKESPEARE'S dark comedy, Twelfth Night, is being tackled by the RSC's head director for its latest show, opening next week. read more

• Aussie Pinafore

  THE Australian version of HMS Pinafore is being performed by Worcester Operatic and Dramatic Society from next week. read more

• Inspector is still calling all the shots

  AN award-winning production of a classic thriller is heading the new season line-up at the Everyman in Cheltenham. read more

• Hand-picked home from home

  BROADWAY pensioners moving into part of the Russells development have handpicked furnishings for their housing association flats. read more

• Back to start for ensemble

  THE ensemble Chroma will be in concert at Charlton Church on Saturday, back in the venue where they started the series of chamber music concerts back in 1998, then as a clarinet trio. read more

• Help us bring sport to the poor, says Ed

  A STOW graduate is appealing for help and advice in a bid to bring some sport and fun into the lives of orphans. read more

• Sleep-out is award boost

  AN award scheme for Chipping Norton youngsters, set up in memory of a popular youth worker, has been given a boost by hardy fund-raisers. read more

• Heather sees a nation in the teeth of a crisis

  A CHIPPING Norton nurse, who has passed through Zimbabwe as part of a marathon bicycle ride from London to Cape Town, says toothpaste shortages are among the problems facing the troubled country. read more

• Youth group on the cards after survey

  A POSITIVE response by adults and young people to a recent parish survey may lead to the formation of a youth club in Ilmington. read more

• Joint effort to solve town's yob problem

  SHIPSTON civic leaders are coming together to find new solutions to problems caused by young troublemakers in the town. read more

• Harvington

  BEETLE DRIVE: The Beetle Drive run by the St James' Social Committee in the village hall last Saturday evening proved a great success, attracting more than 40 players and raising £200 for church funds. At the end of the evening, John Redman, chairman of the village hall management committee, took the opportunity of advertising the event which is to take place at 7.30pm on Sunday evening, a concert being promoted by the committee as a fund-raising event for the new hall appeal. He explained that the Sunday night date was the only one possible at this time for the Sheena Davis group, who are in great demand in the area. They are professional artistes whose services are available because of the subsidies they receive from the Arts Council, the county council and Wychavon District Council. Tickets can be obtained from any member of the hall committee. Prices are £6 with £5 as the concessionary rate read more

On this day: The Cotswolds Archive