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A look at what has been happening in the Four Shires over the past month and what’s on in the month to come.


Around the Shires


12 Letters and Dog 14 Gallery


17 Antiques


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Antiques sales in the area. Out and About Lichen Lore


Along with all the regular listings this month, local band The High Jinks’ EP is reviewed.


Maggie Chaplin looks at the often missed lichen of the Four Shires.


28 Sixties night nostalgia 32 Books


Coverage of the recent 60’s night held at Banbury’s G.F. Club.


Along with our usual book reviews this month, we take a look at a local children’s book writer and publisher that is going from strength to strength.


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Have your letters made this month’s page? What has Dog found interesting in this issue?


In the new look gallery section this month, see what pictures Paul Cook would take with him if he were stranded on a desert island.


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34 GardeningWhat to do in the garden this month. Country clothing


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John Rowing looks back at the history of country clothing.


46 Health and beauty Wining and Dining


Victoria Ammoscota is offering permanent make up solutions in Banbury.


Challenge yourself to make the menu of the month or dine out at one of the restaurants listed in the pages.


Property and Homes 65 Motoring


A new look section, featuring the very best of Four Shires’ properties.


This new look motoring section sponsored by County Chevrolet. This month the Chevrolet Orlando is reviewed.


70 Four Shires’ business 76 Pictures from the Past


Local business news.


Another superb selection of old pictures. Can you help us identify any of them?


80 Directory A list of services in the Four Shires.


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