Issue 60 July 2016 FREE SLAP S LA P June was a curious month all round it has to be said. Whether your interests lie in referendums, football, weather, whatever... it just got curiouser and curiouser. The Arts as ever will doubtless get a further financial kicking, they always do, so we must gird, prepare and protect ourselves as best we can for even leaner times perhaps. This is no reason though to accept any kind of defeat, go quiet, stay in under the continental(!) quilt or stick our heads in the doubtlessly Blue flag beach sand. JULY2016 Our 'masters' would have us squabble endlessly and needlessly whilst they continue to conduct themselves in the usual corrupt and careless fashion. Divide and conquer has always been their strategy and at this moment we seem to be SLAP MAGAZINE playing into their grubby little hands perfectly. Unit 3a, Lowesmoor Wharf, If you think this is all paranoid nonsense, then there is nothing Worcester WR1 2RS I can say except assure you that this is not a party political Telephone: 01905 26660 statement. This is a wholly heartfelt plea for tolerance, acceptance of diversity and community in theses seemingly
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