Unexamined Lives

The story of the 20th century as lived by residents in the Derbyshire village of Borrowash

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A Green Thought – Brian Day

Brian Day from Menheniot in Cornwall would agree with 17th century poet, Andrew Marvell, that there is little to beat a green thought in a green shade’.

 How well the skilful gardener drew

 Of Flowers and herbs this dial new,

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Almost Famous – Paul Jackson

‘So you want to be a rock ‘n’roll star
Then listen now to what I say
Just get an electric guitar
And take some time and learn how to play
And when you hair’s combed right and your pants fit tight
It’s gonna be all right.’

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Help For Heroes Fund Raiser – Final Total Announced

The final total from the Help For Heroes fund-raising dinner at the Bay of Bengal restaurant on 16th September, 2014 has been announced:

£746 was raised for the charity.

After the event, attended by 41 people, delighted Project Director Helen Clark said ‘This is a wonderful testimony to the generosity of local people and to the fact that they honour all our heroes – of today and days gone by. We look forward to hosting another event next year.

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