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Prohibition Geoff Bacchus Even worse than the EU?
GK Chesterton when writing The Flying Inn dared to imagine a small teamofheroesrescuingEngland’sfreedomtoenjoyouralcoholic beverages. They had to travel to keep ahead of the law and we
have an observation on the roads across which they ew:-
Before the Roman came to Rye or out to Severn strode, The rolling English drunkard made the rolling English road. A reeling road, a rolling road, that rambles round the shire, And after him the parson ran, the sexton and the squire, A merry road, a mazy road, and such as we did tread The night we went to Birmingham by way of Beachy Head.
I knew no harm of Bonaparte and plenty of the squire,
And for to ght the Frenchman I did not much desire;
But I did bash their baggonets because they came arrayed
To straighten out the crooked road an English drunkard made, Where you and I went down the lane with ale mugs in our hands, The night we went to Glastonbury by way of Goodwin Sands.
His sins they were forgiven him; or why do owers run Behind him; and the hedges all strengthening in the sun?
The wild thing went from left to right and knew not which was which, But the wild rose was above him when they found him in the ditch. God pardon us, nor harden us; we did not see so clear
The night we went to Bannockburn by way of Brighton Pier.
My friends, we will not go again nor ape an ancient rage, Or stretch the folly of our youth to be the shame of age, But with clearer eyes and ears this path that wandereth, And see undrugged in evening light the decent inn of death; For there is good news yet to hear and ne things to be seen, Before we go to Paradise by way of Kensal Green.
The Flying Inn is glorious nonsense of course and offers an innocent chuckle on every page. GB
Great War Remembrance
Here, we continue to publish the names of the fallen, from our local war memorials, exactly 100 years ago to the month. Having worked with the Royal British Legion, we have the names of the men, alongside their unit and rank, below.
They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old: Age Shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning We will remember them.
Olney Business Live
Visit us
Our vibrant business community are raring to show off at Olney Business
Live! on 24 May at the Carlton House Club. Kirsty Parris, chair of Olney Chamber of Trade extends an open invitation to all.
What’s it all about?
Olney Business Live! is a new opportunity for local businesses to showcase themselves and connect with new customers. Members of the public are especially welcome to come along and see what our local business community has to offer.
What will there be to see?
As well as an exhibition to look round, there will be a speed networking lunch at 12 noon to meet and mingle with other businesses with Olney links. Throughout the afternoon there will be local business speakers and some special guests early evening – full agenda on the website.
Do I have to book?
If you want to visit and meet exhibitors, just come along on the day. The networking lunch session needs to be pre-booked at www.olneychamberoftrade.co.uk and costs just £10 including lunch. And if you are a local business, there is still time to book a stand. Visit www.olneychamberoftrade/live2016 to book and join in. It’s going to be great – we look forward to seeing you!
Royal British Legion
Name
Frederick King George Woodford Reginald Varney
Date of Death Age
14/05/16
29/05/16
31/05/16 16
Rank
Private Bombardier Boy 1st Class
Unit
2nd Battalion, Bedfordshire Regiment 459th Howitzer Battery, Royal Field Artillery H.M.S. “Black Prince”, Royal Navy
Memorial
Turvey
Stoke Goldington Newport Pagnell
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