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August 2008 Edition
Under New Management
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The musical emporium on
the High Street is now being lovingly restored as a
going concern thanks to the entrepreneurial skills of
Dame Hilda Bracket and the efficient endeavours of her
oldest friend and part time herbalist Dr Evadne Hinge.
“It’s truly an Aladdin’s cave” said Dame Hilda “with so
much on offer to all those with a musical bent like
myself and Dr Hinge. We’ve certainly let the genie out
of the lamp – all that rubbing has clearly paid off!”
To mark this new venture,
Dame Hilda is inviting Bugle readers to come up with a
“classy yet contemporary” trading name which will appear
on the shop front. The winner will receive a £5 gift
token to be spent in the shop, and a guided tour of the
museum which is a must for all those with a love of
orchestral oddities and other ephemera depicting
Stackton and District’s rich and varied musical
heritage. “We’re thinking of calling it our knobs and
knockers tour” said Dame Hilda as she pointed to one of
several large organs in their impressive display. “Miss
Blenkinsop, the previous owner, was a renowned
aficionado of the organ – big and small” said Dr Hinge.
“I’d heard rumours to that effect” remarked Dame Hilda,
as she escorted our reporter back into the shop.
The competition will close
in four weeks time. Entries c/o the Editor, Stackton
Bugle. The winning entry and runners up will be
published in our next edition.
Reporter: Paul Evans
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Forthcoming
Events
Diamond Jubilee celebrations in Stackton
Stackton Meals on Wheels is about to mark 60
glorious years of unstinting service to the housebound and the
bewildered. A selection of wipe clean cookery cards is being put
together which will go on sale shortly to raise funds for a new
transit van, replacing the vehicle accidentally driven into the
mill pond last month by volunteer helper Maud (?? what's her
surname!!) who had swerved to avoid collision with an extending
ladder allegedly swung out across the road without due care and
attention. (Neither the ladder nor the person carrying it have
come forward. Police enquiries are continuing but an arrest is
unlikely).
A source close to SMOWS (who asked not to be identified) has
told the Bugle that the recipe cards will include:
Dame Hilda Bracket's Summer Sorbet (Simply
delicious!)
The Doctor's Organic Medley (Guaranteed to keep you going)
The Vicar's Ginger Surprise ( A divine revelation - and hand
churned each week in the vestry)
Ptolman's Meaty Whopper (always a firm favourite whenever you
need filling up)
The
Major's Breakfast Bivvy (for those who relish a taste of
the outdoors)
Maud's
Mashed Medley (a unique eating experience created
entirely from leftovers, damaged or broken ingredients -
content will vary)
The Librarian's Gobstoppers (These
will keep you quiet for hours....Ssshhhh!)
And to finish off, a confection from Stackton's award winning
international menu:
Frauelein Straussus' Nipples of Venus (a generous helping of
Viennese fondant - one lick is just not enough!)
This culinary venue promises to be a best seller so please lend
your support to such a worthwhile cause in our community.
There's also talk of a cook-in at the Co-op Hall - a ticket only
event to be titled 'Some Like it Hot'. Bring your own equipment.
In next month's issue, the Bugle's food critic will review some
of the most popular recipes chosen by our readers.
Reporter: Paul Evans
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I DO LOVE TO BE
BESIDE THE SEASIDE!
Many Stackton residents make a bee-line for the doctor's surgery
on the High Street whenever they want a pick-me-up. But what
does the Doctor do when in need of a tonic? In a rare interview,
Dr Evadne Hinge has told the
Bugle of her stress-busting trips to Whitley Bay - her
favourite holiday destination.
"I just love the idyllic charm of the place" she told our
reporter during a break from scoring a triumphant chorale and
fugue for this year's Festival season at St Oswald's where she
is resident organist. " Last week in March or first week in
November. You get the pick of the shelters, and the sea breeze
is so invigorating after endless tours and recitals with Dame
Hilda Bracket my oldest friend and (tor)mentor!" she laughed.
The Doctor then went on to say that " One of my holiday treats
is a visit to the open air Gaiety Theatre - the manager is such
a charming young man and always eager to let me try my hand at
his magnificent miniature organ ( a relic from its Music Hall
years). He gets terribly excited when I get into the rhythm.
Apparently my feathery fingers are the talk of the production
team!"
When asked about her next trip, Dr Hinge told the
Bugle, " I am planning
to head for the hills to collect some tansy and willow bark for
my ragwort and cinnamon roulade, having recently discovered an
old country recipe in a back issue of 'Herbalist Today'.
Asked what she thought about the Doctor's predelictions, Dame
Hilda commented " Well she's certainly but the wit back into
Whitley Bay hasn't she" before reminding Dr Hinge to nip along
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THE GREEN GREEN
GRASS OF HOME
Our environmental
reporter (Paul E) writes:
Have you examined your
green credentials lately? Are your emissions harmful?
Councillor Dr Evadne
Hinge is on the campaign trail to make Stackton the
energy conscious capital of the county.
At the rise of
tomorrow's Ways and Means committee meeting, she will be
discussing her early day motion with Teddy Tranter, the
Town Clerk. Asked for her thoughts, Dame Hilda
Bracket went on record to say, "I thought Evadne
was becoming more regular these days. She's a creature
of habit you know, and has passed a lot of motions down
the years!"
The Doctor certainly
takes her public service very seriously, and is
confident that the residents of Stackton will get right
behind her once again. "No one is as green as me" she
proudly told our reporter before mounting her tricycle
to a round of polite applause from a delegation from
Friends of The Earth who are in Stackton this
weekend for an Eco rally on the village green.
In next month's
Bugle: some useful tips on how to cut energy costs
around your home.
Reporter: Paul Evans |
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HOBBIES AND
INTERESTS
Our Arts and Crafts correspondent (Paul E)
is devoting this month's column to the following appeal:
The Stackton Sewing
Circle is recruiting NOW!!
Call in and see us for
a chat, a nice cup of tea and some assorted fancies. We
meet every Thursday in the room above 'Pins and Needles'
on the High Street. So if you're into cross stiching,
or have become a cross dresser because your garments
don't fit properly any more (or for whatever reason -
we won't ask you!), then why not give us a try. As well
as learning more about the many ways to handle and
stretch your fabric, we will provide you with a hoop
frame and explain how to get the best results from its
inner and outer rings and adjustable screw attachments
so you will always thread your needle like a pro. Our
members also get the opportunity to put their skills to
the test by taking part in a number of community
projects. Last year, the Sewing Circle produced
some fruity embroidered kneelers for St. Oswald's -
Reverend Smollett was very appreciative having tried
them all out with some of our ladies.
A guest speaker has
been booked for next month's meeting. Dame Hilda
Bracket has been a secret stitcher for years. "It's time
I came out of the closet dear" she told our reporter.
Note to readers: Dame
Hilda's chosen topic is 'Aida ' - what it means to
me!" in which she will be talking about her love
of this versatile Zweigart fabric - not the opera of the
same name, although it promises to be a grand occasion
worthy of La Scala nonetheless.
Reporter: Paul Evans |
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