FOUR SHIRES WHAT’S INSIDE FOUR SHIRES THIS MONTH


6 v BOOKS 8 v AROUND THE SHIRES


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Read all about it! Take a look at what has been happening in the Four Shires over the past month. Everything from local success stories to reviews of the best local events.


12 v LETTERS AND DOG


Have your letters made this month’s page? Take a look and find out.


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What has Dog found interesting this month? Your chance to follow his trail and get tips on animal care from our local vet.


14 v OUT AND ABOUT All the local Four Shires listings.


18 v ART CLASS


Barry Whitehouse offers some drawing tips and techniques and guidance to the many pencils available to create your artwork.


24 20 v ARTS & ANTIQUES 24 v PHOTOGRAPHY


26 v THE SPREADING CHESTNUT TREE


Maggie Chaplin reveals the life and times of Joseph Arch.


29 v EDUCATION 42


30 v HOMES & INTERIORS Local property and lots of great ideas for beautiful interiors.


42 v FAVOURITE WALKS


Peter Jones tempts us with another stunning country ramble. 44 v LOCAL HUNT


COLTSFOOT v 45


Medicine and Folklore with Maggie Chaplin.


in the garden 48


Jon Uglow from Nicholsons revels in the onset of another beautiful British spring season. We take a look at local gardens to visit and seasonal produce


BIRDS v 47 All about the mistle thrush.


COUNTRYMAN v 52 FOOD & WINE v 54 MOTHER’S DAY v 58 Treats for special mums.


HEALTH & BEAUTY v 56 Take a look at hearing loss and


find out how to make a difference to your health and fitness.


STAMPEDE v 62 THEATRE v 65 MUSIC v 68


MOTORING 70 v 70 BUSINESS v 74


BURNS NIGHT v 80 DIGEST v 81 JAZZ v 82


Mick Day talks about the local Jazz scene and Banbury Jazz Club.


76 pictures from the past 62 54


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