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Designer Laura Lang In this edition, we could not miss the fact that it is [email protected] 100 years since the end of the First World War as well the Centenary for the Royal Air Force. There is Advertising Laurence Rowe something about the Royal British Legion in time 01536 526 678 for Remembrance Day. You can also read about a [email protected] local man who recently was awarded the highest French medal for bravery in the Second World War. Publisher Lance Publishing Ltd, Our befriending service has recently been re- 1st Floor, Tailby House, 16 18 21 Bath Road, Kettering NN16 8NL awarded their quality mark and their achievement 01536 512 624 is noted. There is also information about a recent 01536 515 481 falls event and activities that have been ongoing Website Safety ...........06 Quality Befriending Wild West ..................15 Death ON THE COVER [email protected] in Horsley Woodhouse. 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