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So here we are approaching the end of another year and human nature being what it is are no doubt wondering what 2005 holds for us. One thing is certain, there will always be a few surprises in everyone's life, some pleasant, some not, for although we think we can plan ahead somehow there is inevitably going to be something in our lives that is unexpected.

However we are still in 2004 (just) so let us look at December and see what our village has for us. A new experience for us, a French Market, will be held on 5th December. Lots of lovely French food and wine and a chance to stock up on a few little extras for the festive season. No need to cross the channel France is coming to us!

The ever popular Carols in Market Street in the run -up to Christmas should put us in the mood and the children really enjoy this too.

Then just as we are emerging from the dark days of early January - Oh no it isn't! Oh yes it is! It is the RADSOC pantomime; don't forget to book your tickets.

Oh and talking of forgetting, don't forget that we need your items by 27th December for the February/March issue, and with Easter 2005 being in March this will be the one to advertise those Easter/Spring fairs - so get writing.

April Martin

Articles and reports may be shortened if space in the magazine is limited. Full reports can always be put on the website and what is more as soon as they are received so these can be sent in at any time.

HAS YOUR NEWS PASSED ITS' SELL BY DATE?

An odd question?  But one which I would like everyone who sends club news and information to The Meridian to consider. Why? Just take a moment to think about it. The magazine comes out every other month, and copy needs to be with us at least 5 weeks before the issue date. This means for example that something that happened in September will not be printed in the magazine until the December/January issue, which means it is 3 months old before it is even read! Now whilst we love to hear about successful fundraising and similar achievements, like the play area totals or the amount raised by the David Hodson Memorial Trophy, we do not need a lot of information about more general events that have happened and been forgotten about.

What we DO NEED is information about what is going to happen, events, concerts, fetes, fairs, jumble sales etc so we and you can make sure you get as much publicity as possible. Remember an entry in the "Major Events" listing does not cost anything!

So please could I ask you all to only submit to the magazine up to date news ( bearing in mind the time it takes to get into the magazine) maximum 500 words, less if there is a photo; and to use the website for long reports which also have the advantage of being put on the site straight away. And before you say "not everyone has access to a computer and the internet" remember Your Library does and we want to encourage people to use it don't we?

Please help us to keep The Meridian fresh and alive, not just a repository for "old news". Swavesey is a thriving and vibrant community that looks to the future, we need to have a village magazine that does the same!

The Production Team

WEATHER SAYINGS FOR THE 21ST CENTURY!

Everyone knows the old saying ""Red sky at night, shepherds delight" meaning  a fine day is coming but maybe in view of global warming and changing weather patterns we ought to update some of our old sayings and make them more relevant.

Can anyone come up with any more?