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Editorial
REFUGEES, asylum seekers, or economic migrants, it is a problem differentiating who is who. But one thing is for certain, there are a lot of people in crisis in the world and possibly their only means of survival or providing for their families is to get out of the country of their residence or birth. The migration that is happening in the world today has not been seen for many years, and the cause of it was very similar to that of today – inhumanity and war. There seems to be no easy solution, if there is a true solution at all. But one thing we can do is help. And local man John van Weenen has organised a group called Olney Aid to do just that. Read about him and the way you can help inside the magazine. If anyone needs any help or advice on how to organise their own fundraising please contact John.
It is hoped this local group will expand into a network of local groups to assist and work with other like-minded people who wish to help various charities and causes that need our help.
So far Souls have offered a storage facility for items donated towards Olney Aid, Wards of Olney have offered a vehicle to take the donations to Calais and as I write the Co-op in Olney have offered their support. Go to page 10 to find out more about this humanitarian cause.
Ron Hall, Editor
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10 Olney Aid
A humanitarian gesture from our town.
14 The Buzz
Interviews, Listings and Entertainment.
30 Readers’ Letters
We’re hearing what you’ve got to say.
36 Mercury Report
Back with the latest council report.
42 John Van Weenen
We hear from the local man John Van Weenen about his life.
50 BOFF
All the photos from the food festival. Can you spot yourself?
55 Spooky Recipes
Cook up some goulish treats this Halloween.
57 Remember Remember...
A round up of all the firework displays in the area.
60 A Plan for Olney
An update on the Neighbourhood Plan.
66 Agincourt
The 600th Anniversary of this famous battle.
75 Competition
Win tickets to see Charlie Landsborough.
80 Kids Corner
Jokes, Puzzles and Competitions.
90 Sport
Tennis, Squeaky Bones and Bowling.
92 Ride for Willen
Information on the teams travels.
Congratulations to Newport Pagnell
Silver Gilt
Britain in Bloom Winners
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