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Newsletter titled "The Old Mail," issue No. 565, February 2025. Includes announcements for Queen’s Oak Border Morris, a gardening club meeting, cricket club invitation, Musica Choir Concert, and a call for volunteers at St Leonard’s Church. Encourages advertising and donations, with QR codes for online access and Facebook.

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2024

Newsletter titled "The Old Mail" from Pottersbury, Yardley Gobion, and Cosgrove Magazine, edition February 2023, No. 545. Main topics include opposition to Furtho Pit Development, Cosgrove community news, information on MK Food Bank donations, and a message from the Cosgrove Old Mail Editor. The newsletter encourages community engagement and contributions for local events and issues.
Flyer for The Old Mail magazine seeking advertising help, with phrases like "Your Old Mail team needs you," and requests for engaging new advertisers. It also mentions potential discontinuation of the publication in 2024 without assistance and contact details for more information.

February

Flyer for "An Evening of Murder and Mayhem" by Potterspury Players, April 2024, detailing event dates, ticket prices and contact information, featuring magnifying glass and detective silhouette graphics.

March

Festival of Transport flyer for June 1st, 2024 at Coffee Pot Field & Village Hall, featuring classic vehicles, attractions like food vendors, bouncy castle, and an art exhibition. Admission is free, with a raffle including cash prizes. Sponsored by Autoclass Garage Ltd.

April

Newsletter from "The Old Mail" dated June 2024, discussing a local plan consultation by WNC. It includes opposition to the "Stop 3000 Trucks" project. The newsletter encourages community participation, highlighting development plans, policies, environmental concerns, and emphasizing the importance of strategic spatial policy. Contact details and a QR code for further information are provided.

May

Calendar detailing events for Yardley Gobion Festival Week from July 6-13, 2024, including activities like coffee mornings, bake sales, quizzes, craft clubs, tea, movie evenings, and parades. Includes details of times, locations, and entry fees.

June

Front page of 'The Old Mail' magazine September 2024 edition, featuring village news and updates. Includes information on local support, school year announcement, a new craft club, and musical opportunities. Highlights Yardley Gobion Festival report, new advertisers, and online access details with QR codes.

July/August

Community newsletter titled 'The Old Mail' for Pottersbury, Yardley Gobion, and Cosgrove, issue No. 562 dated October 2024. It includes information on upcoming events like AGMs, a Macmillan Coffee Morning, quizzes, Halloween safety tips, and advertising changes. Also features QR codes for online access.

September

Newsletter cover titled "The Old Mail" with information on fireworks events, primary school admissions, craft fairs, and advertisers. Includes QR codes for online access and donations. Features sections on Yardley Gobion Craft Club and local community updates.

October

Cover of "The Old Mail" magazine, December 2024 edition, featuring an intricately designed bird with patterns, a banner reading "Happy Christmas," surrounded by snowflakes and holly leaves. Message wishing festive happiness is at the bottom.

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2023

Newsletter titled 'The Old Mail', February 2023 issue No. 545, featuring articles on Furtho Pit Development Opposition Group, MK Food Bank in Cosgrove, and a call for contributions for upcoming community events by the editor, Trevor McCarthy-White.
Newsletter header and content for "The Old Mail," featuring Yardley Gobion news about preschool activities, including World Book Day, Mother’s Day, and Easter events. Contact details and a QR code are included.

February

Poster for "The Old Mail," April 2023 issue, featuring "Death of the Dowager," a murder mystery comedy by Rupert Dick, performed by Pottersbury Players. Shows performance dates at Pottersbury Village Hall and ticket info.

March

Newsletter titled "The Old Mail," featuring details about the coronation celebrations for King Charles III in Yardley Gobion, Potterspury, and Cosgrove. Includes events such as preschool celebrations, village hall screenings, live music, and the "Big Help Out." Decorated with a crown and Union Jack bunting.

April

Newsletter page of The Old Mail featuring 40th Anniversary Celebration details and Yardley Gobion Chestnut Club news, published June 2023, No. 549. Includes event invitation for contributors and team members; announcements about past activities and upcoming meetings with a photo of a tree.

May

Newsletter cover for "The Old Mail" July/August 2023, No. 550, celebrating its 40th anniversary. Includes text about the anniversary event at Potterspury Village Hall, images of attendees, and acknowledgments.

June

July/August

Flyer for Pottersbury Annual Craft Fayre on October 15th, 2023 at Pottersbury Village Hall. Event runs from 11am to 4pm, featuring local artisan crafts, a vintage tea room, and free entry. Includes illustrations of a reindeer, heart with "Made with" text, and tea set, plus a QR code.

September

Flyer for "The Old Mail" magazine, November 2023 edition, detailing events such as a firework display on November 3rd at Yardley Gobion Recreation Centre and a Christmas tree lighting on December 7th on Elm Green. Includes images of fireworks, a Christmas tree, and a QR code for past magazine issues.

October

Illustration of a snowman with a colorful scarf and hat, surrounded by gifts and a bird on a shovel. Text: 'The Old Mail' and 'Happy Christmas to all our readers'. December '23/January '24 issue number 554.

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2022

Newsletter page titled 'THE OLD MAIL' for Pottersbury, Yardley Gobion, and Cosgrove villages, February 2022, No. 535. Features updates from Cosgrove Primary School about term events on Aboriginal and Mayan topics, honesty values, and garden renovation. Also, news on Cosgrove Table Tennis, inviting participation on Thursday nights, with BYOB, mask requirement, and a small fee.
Newsletter titled 'The Old Mail' from March 2022, No. 536. Features Yardley Gobion News, including a charity update from Ripple Africa. Image of dolls with handmade clothes. Mention of Yardley Gobion Chestnut Club's February meeting, detailing a belated 60th anniversary celebration.

February

The Old Mail April 2022 cover, featuring Pottersbury Players' play 'The Happiest Days of Your Life' with show dates and ticket information.

March

Newsletter page titled "The Old Mail," May 2022, featuring information about the Cosgrove Village Hall Jubilee Celebration for the Queen's Platinum Jubilee. Includes event details, contact numbers, ticket prices, and a Queen's Platinum Jubilee 2022 emblem.

April

Newsletter cover for 'The Old Mail', June 2022, No. 539, featuring Queen's Platinum Jubilee Events Diary for Pottersbury, Yardley Gobion, and Cosgrove. Includes schedule of events from June 2-5 with activities like cream teas, concerts, exhibitions, BBQs, live bands, and a fete.

May

Newsletter titled "The Old Mail" for July/August 2022, featuring village news from Potterspury, Yardley Gobion, and Cosgrove. It includes announcements for village hall committee members, a history of Yardley Gobion Morris Dance, and upcoming Morris dance performances in late July or August, with contact details for Tracey Stapley and links to the Rose and Castle Morris Facebook page.

June

Newsletter titled 'The Old Mail' from Pottersbury, Yardley Gobion, and Cosgrove, September 2022, No. 541. It includes announcements for a Churchyard Gardening Day on September 17th and Tea in the Churchyard Garden on September 18th. Also, a notice for a new editor for the newsletter and a welcome to Jeff Haigh as a new editor. Features illustrations of gardening and tea.

July/August

Newsletter titled 'The Old Mail' announces Pottersbury Annual Craft Fayre at Village Hall on October 16th from 11am to 4pm. Features over 20 artisan crafters offering fabric crafts, glass, wood items, jewelry, soaps, home and garden products. Free entry, tea and cakes available. Editor needed for Cosgrove News section.

September

Front page of "The Old Mail" magazine, November 2022, Issue No. 543, featuring Yardley Gobion News. Main article highlights a grant for Yardley Youth Football Club from the Premier League and Football Foundation to improve local football facilities. Includes quotes from Robert Sullivan and Dave Sharp. The footer announces new editors for the magazine, Trevor and Liz McCarthy-White.

October

Cover of "The Old Mail" magazine, issue 544 from December '22 to January '23, featuring a festive illustration with Christmas trees, candles, gifts, a dove with a sprig, and holly, plus the text "Christmas Greetings to All Our Supporters."

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