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20 CONTENTS Around the Shires Countryman


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


Comments on farm life from George Fenemore Letters and Dog


36 Gardening 40 Errol Flynn


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


14 Four Shires Art Class


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New this month, Barry Whitehouse of The Artery in Banbury gives you tips on how to use watercolours.


16 Books and Antiques Out and About


Long Barrows 28 Canal Walk 40 Latest books and antique sales in the area.


What’s going on in your area this month? Plus Middleton Cheney Music festival.


Maggie Chaplin looks at the long barrows of Notgrove, Waylands and Ascott.


This month the intrepid Peter Jones walks from Fenny Compton to Napton.


28 The latest gardening news from Columbine.


A look at the short time Errol Flynn spent in The Four Shires town of Northampton.


42 Four Shires Gallery 49 Wining and Dining


This month’s glorious gallery spread comes from the talented Alan Gardner.


Challenge yourself to make the menu of the month or dine out at one of the restaurants featured in our listings.


56 Homes and Property 68 Motoring 80 Directory A look at motoring in the Four Shires. 76 Pictures from the Past


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


A list of services in the Four Shires. 76


Homes advice and local properties available in the area.


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