Chipping Norton Times - Issue 4/5 - January-February

NEWS
Great news for those who have been waiting for the sixth (and
final) book in the ‘Earth’s Children’ series by Jean Auel. Back in
1980, the series started with ‘Clan of the Cave Bear’, which was
translated into 18 languages. We’ve had to wait 30 years for
‘Land of Painted Caves’ but I’m sure the wait to rejoin Ayla and
her ice age tribe will have been worthwhile. We have a limited
number of the new hardback at the reduced price of £14.99 (RRP
£19.99) so please order in time for the release date, 29 March.
Wondering what all the fuss is about? We have a special price on
the first in the series too. ‘The Clan of the Cave Bear’ is reduced
from £8.99 to £5.99 - again, a limited number only.
REVIEWS
Moonlight Mile by Dennis Lehane HB at £16.99
Hard bitten private eyes in conflict with the Russian Mafia are
fairly rare but this sets the mark. Middle aged Patrick dealt with a
case that still haunts him, the return of a child to no-good
parents. When she goes missing again, the trail leads him into
conflict with some of the most brutal thugs I’ve read about.
There were places in this yarn, of murder and mayhem following
a stolen Russian icon, where I felt the coincidences and lucky
breaks stretched belief but the breakneck pace, wit and
convincing, slightly-over-the-hill, protagonist were always enough
to keep me reading with enjoyment. Don’t ask about the multistrand
plot, just admire the psychopathic heavies.
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Flip by Martyn Bedford PB at £7.99
There are many body-swap novels but most take the comedy
route. This teen read takes things more seriously and looks at the
problems of a young boy, waking up in the body of another and
having to acclimatise to a new life in which he cannot share his
secret. When he tries, of course,
he is disbelieved. There are advantages to being Philip rather
than Alex - the girls, for a start. However, none are the right girl
for Alex. There are complications and humour but, in the main,
this is a well written and thoughtful look at some teen problems,
a convincing fantasy and a charming romance. I could have
happily read much more of this. Another please!
For more reviews and news as it happens, look in on our
blog - http://www.cotswoldbookstore.blogspot.com
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MORETON IN MARSH SCOUTS GROUP
Announcing the return of the former Beaver Leader, to complement the
Group's new Cub Leaders, along with a new Beaver Assistant Leader.
Beaver Scouts Mondays 17.30- 18.45
Cub Scouts Tuesdays 18.30- 20.00
Dave Manley
Moreton Scout Group Secretary
Purgatory 24 hour shift
Local Rock band raise funds for The Children’s Hospice
From Christ Rycrof
The three members of local rock band “Purgatory Shift”, all six-formers
at Chipping Campden School, completed a gruelling 24 hour sponsored
jam session to help raise money for the children’s hospice Helen &
Douglas House in Oxford.
Starting at 7pm on a Friday evening, Tom Ford (lead guitar), Tom Keyte
(bass guitar) and Pete Rycroft (drums & keyboards) played continuously
through night and day, the whole event being streamed live on the
band’s website (www.purgatoryshift.com), where donations can still be
made.
Purgatory Shift (Pete Rycroft – Drums/Keyboards; Tom Ford – Lead Guitar;
Tom Keyte – Bass Guitar) ©Harriet Rycroft
The band is using the money raised by the marathon jam to hire venue
and equipment for a fund-raising gig for the hospice at Chipping Norton
Theatre on Saturday 2nd April 2011. If you like guitar-based rock, put
the date in your diary now!
C