THE NEWSLETTER AT THE ROOTS OF THE GRAND UNION BENEFICE
OF BLISWORTH AND STOKE BRUERNE/ SHUTLANGER,
WITH GRAFTON REGIS, ALDERTON AND MILTON MALSOR
Message from our Rector
Dear Reader,
So here we are with this edition heralding in the month of July. How did that happen so fast? It only feels like
yesterday that we celebrated the New Year and in the blink of an eye, we now find ourselves already halfway through
2017. What’s the saying? - Time flies when you’re having fun.
Hopefully we will have many days filled with sunshine and fun in the coming weeks as summer reaches its heights.
Many of us will be looking forward to going on holiday and I shall soon be making my preparations for my annual
trip to the Greenbelt Festival. This Christian festival has been in existence for over forty years. It is held for four days
over the August Bank holiday weekend and it has been situated at its new home in the grounds of Boughton House in
Kettering for the past three years. Thousands of people camp for the whole festival; many others buy day passes. I
always opt to camp but on occasions I have wondered if that was the best choice when the weather has not been too
kind, but looking on the bright side it’s fun to dance in the puddles with your wellies on!
On offer is a huge variety of talks, performances, worship, arts, music, workshops etc. My problem is always having
to choose from all that is on offer and I guess that’s one of the reasons that I go back year after year because there is
just so much to see and do.
If you have never been or if it has been a long time since you last experienced Greenbelt, why not consider coming
along this year? You can take a look at their website for details of this year’s line-up and the cost of tickets or I do
have a few copies of last year’s programme if you would prefer a paper copy.
Maybe I shall bump into you at a Celtic late-night Communion service, sitting in a lecture, listening to a band on the
main stage, or raising a glass in The Jesus Arms bar. It would be great to see you. Rev’d Andrea
Streetchurch
The Benefice team is on duty again at Streetchurch on Sunday 16 July. The team will be Linda, Joy, Andrea, Roger and
Doris.
Blisworth donations will be collected from the church porch, before 11.30 a m please. Jean Glanville will co-ordinate
Grafton donations (01908 543463). Alderton donations to either Doris (01327 811420) or Linda (01327 811265).
Stoke Bruerne donations to Andrea (01604 864280) or Roger (01604 862473).
Items required are: sandwiches, cakes, wrapped biscuits (these are very useful for the pack ups which are made up from
surplus food) and very much looked forward to. That is Sunday tea taken care of for most of the clients!! Fruit (bananas
are a favourite as are small oranges), crisps, orange squash and/or fruit squash.
I still provide soup which goes down well in summer or winter, and also tea and coffee.
Many thanks to all of you who give so generously when we are on duty and also for the bags of clothes which I often come
home to and find by my door. I very rarely know who are the donors but to you generous folk, my thanks and those of the
Streetchurch recipients.
Doris Knights
Service Schedule for July 2017
Sunday 2 July
Sunday 23 July
9.30 a m: Holy Communion, Shutlanger, CW
9.30 a m: Holy Communion, Alderton, BCP
9.30 a m: Holy Communion, Milton Malsor, BCP
9.30 a m: Morning Worship, Milton Malsor
11.00 a m: Word and Worship, Blisworth
11.00 a m: Holy Communion, Blisworth, CW
Sunday 9 July
Sunday 30 July
9.30 a m: Holy Communion, Stoke Bruerne, CW
10.30 a m: Benefice service, Grafton Regis
9.30 a m: Morning Worship, Milton Malsor
11.00 a m: Holy Communion, Blisworth, CW
Sunday 16 July
8.00 a m: Holy Communion, Blisworth, BCP
9.30 a m: Holy Communion, Milton Malsor
11.00 a m: Holy Communion, Grafton Regis, CW
11.00 a m: Morning Worship, Blisworth
Every Wednesday: 9.30 a m, Morning Prayer, Blisworth and Milton Malsor
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Useful Telephone Numbers for the United Benefice of Blisworth and Stoke Bruerne with Grafton Regis, Alderton and Milton Malsor
Rector: Revd Andrea Watkins, tel 01604 857619
Curate: Rev’d Sue Cooper, tel 01604 764243
Churchwarden of Blisworth: Mrs Fiona McKenzie, tel 01604 859541
Churchwardens of Stoke Bruerne: Mrs Christine Frost, tel 01604-862561 and Mr Lee Arnfield, tel 01604 864553
Churchwardens of Grafton Regis: Mrs Jean Glanville, tel 01908 543463 and Mrs Judy Kendrick-Simonsen, tel 01908 542535
Churchwarden of Alderton: Mrs Amanda Selvey, tel 01327 811380.
Churchwardens of Milton Malsor: Mrs Jane Treharne, tel 01604 858323 and Mrs Sue Bell, tel 01327 351043
The Julian Group for Silent Prayer
The Julian Group for Silent Prayer – making space for God. The group meets on the second Monday of the month (10 July) from
5.00 p m to 6.00 pm, usually at 2 Towcester Road, Blisworth. You are welcome to join us to ‘taste and see’ or on a regular basis.
Contact Sue Cutts or Hilary Spurrier for more information.
STOKE BRUERNE
VILLAGE NEWS
Race for Life 2017
Sunday 4 June saw me complete my 10th Race for Life. This year the
event took place entirely inside Abingdon Park, using the hilly terrain to
add some extra difficulty. Despite this, and my daughter, Linda, and I
completed the 10k in a respectable time of 1hour 55 minutes. Many
thanks to my sponsors who this year helped me raise over £300 towards Cancer
Research.
Betty Richardson
Stoke Bruerne Village Design Statement
Following the survey carried out in 2015, this document has now been approved by
South Northants District Council as a 'Supplementary Planning Document’ that will
cover Stoke Bruerne village and the whole of the parish when assessing any future
planning applications. Also for any resident when alterations are considered to their
property.
The document was put together by a committee of members of the Parish Council and village residents and it can be viewed on
line at http://www.stokebruerneparishcouncil.org.uk. There is also a copy in the village hall.
Stoke Bruerne School
We are already into our second week of the last term of school
before the summer holidays. Class 3 children are enjoying the
warmer weather and their PE sessions are taking place up at
the recreation ground in Stoke Bruerne. They have been
taking part in a variety of sports including rounders and
cricket.
During the summer term years 3, 4, 5 and 6 have also been
taking part in swimming lessons once a week. This year they
have been travelling to the pool at The Gateway School in our
new minibus, which we are all very excited about. If you see a
minibus with Forest Federation on the side whilst you are out
and about please give us a wave as we go past!
Canal Partnership
It’s halfway through the year already so it’s time for an update on the work of the Canal Partnership and its Adoption Group of
willing volunteers. The latest project for our monthly work parties has been cleaning down and painting the black and white
railings round the dry lock - a mammoth task in which we were helped by a corporate group from Nationwide/Carillion. The lock
itself was also cleaned of litter and weeds. Earlier in the year the volunteers did a sterling job of siding out and cutting back the
woodland walk path – we hope you have enjoyed the result. The next task day will be Wednesday 12 July starting at 9.30 a m –
all tools etc provided, and you will be very welcome.
The Partnership has been working with CRT on its embryo plans for improvements and alterations to the museum to allow
disabled access, better interactive displays and an improved cafe. It’s very early days yet but potentially exciting ideas are being
worked on.
Amongst several issues being followed up, that of speeding cyclists is currently quite a concern. The summer weather encourages
cycling to work in particular, but unfortunately sometimes with scant regard for other towpath users. We are encouraging CRT to
introduce a cycling dismount zone and a ‘share the space’ initiative.
Another area which has caused concern is that of the Lower Locks and again we are working with CRT and Northants Police to
see what can be done to improve the situation there.
You may remember the Over and Under the Hill heritage boat ride and walk experience we introduced two years ago. This
involves a boat trip through the Blisworth tunnel with full commentary on its construction followed by a return walk on public
rights of way, with walk leaders pointing out local historic features. This year there will be two chances to take part: Saturday 29
July starting at 5.00 p m and Sunday 3 September at 9.30 a m, both starting and finishing from the Museum Green. Please book
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through the Museum or for more details, visit our website www.stokebruernecanalpartnership.org.uk.
Chairperson, Stoke Bruerne Canal Partnership
Fireworks on 15 July
The Lock 16 fireworks will be on 15 July this year at about 10.30 p m.
Helen Westlake,
Michael Hornsby
SHUTLANGER
Parish Council
The Parish Council met on 11 May for its annual general meeting. We discussed the issue of parking around
the village and would like to remind villages to park with consideration when parking on kerbs. Some of the
pavements in the village are quite narrow and makes it difficult for pedestrians on foot, people in
wheelchairs or those pushing prams to get by cars parked on pavements.
The issue of dog mess has been raised again, and we would like to point out that allowing your dog to foul the pavement is an
offence that dog owners can be fined for.
We would like to remind villagers that the village web address is: shutlangerparishcouncil.org.uk. Please have a look from time
to time to see what's going on in and around the village.
Finally we are glad to say that we have replaced the three ageing flower boxes mounted on the signs at the entrances to the
village. Please feel free to top the flower boxes' water reservoirs through the holes on top.
Shutlanger Parish Council
Dog Fouling
Polite reminder to all dog owners in Shutlanger village: please do not let your dogs foul in the play park; this is a play area for
parents and children, not a place for your dog to relieve itself. Imagine the shock as a parent, when in the park recently, there was
dog mess by the slide which had not been cleaned up by its neglectful owner.
To all the responsible dog owners, a big thank you for cleaning up after your dog/dogs.
A concerned villager and parent
GRAFTON REGIS
History Festival
On the weekend of 17 and 18 June, the Grafton history group took
part in the History Festival at Campbell Park in Milton Keynes. The
weather was maybe a little too hot to be in a marquee all weekend,
but it was a great event.
There were re-enactment groups fighting battles, musical entertainment, storytelling
and local history groups happy to tell you all about their local history. Entrance was
free and there were lots of food stalls.
On the same weekend, we had a walk and talk event on the Saturday afternoon and a
food through the ages meal at the village hall in the evening. It was quite a busy
weekend.
The previous weekend we had an open churchyard weekend at the church with a
plant sale to celebrate Cherishing Churchyards week. Many thanks to all the
villagers who provide the plants, a really good quantity and choice and the cakes.
Jean
BLISWORTH
Tile Cleaning
The project has started and Marc Cheesman of Victorian Mosaic in Northampton has begun the job of
repairing and replacing the damaged tiles. When examined closely, there were a great number of tiles to be
replaced which is the first part of the project. Then Marc will commence the cleaning process once the new tiles are settled.
However, I would like to thank everybody who has donated money so far to help pay for the project but we are still collecting, if
you have not had the chance to donate so far.
We are offering everyone a chance to “buy a tile” for only £10 each. There is no limit on the number of tiles you can purchase
and, of course, if you can Gift Aid your donation, the church can claim a further 25% of the value of your donation.
So, if anyone feels able to help the cause and contribute to brightening up the inside of the church for now and for future
generations, please ring John Smith on 01604 859361 to find out how your contribution can be made.
Churchyard Tidy Project
Jonathon Smith of JMS Landscaping Services is also presently clearing the churchyard of unwanted foliage and generally tidying
up the entire area as part of the overall quinquennial report requirements. Gutters are being cleared and previously hidden
gravestones are being revealed as a result of the clearing work. The old boiler house building at the rear of the church is also to be
removed as part of the project.
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Plenty of “before and after” photos have been taken
and it is our intention to create an information sheet
about the tile cleaning, churchyard clearance, as well as
the recent window cleaning projects.
Community Choir
The Community Choir will be presenting the second of
their summer concerts at St John the Baptist Church,
Blisworth on Thursday 20 July, starting at 7.30 p m.
Admission is free but there will be a retiring collection
as well as a raffle, the proceeds of which will be
donated the tile cleaning project in Blisworth Church.
World Vision
Hilary Spurrier will be hosting a garden party in
support of World Vision at her home at 2, Towcester
Road, Blisworth on Tuesday 18 July from 3.30 p m
until 7.30 p m. All are welcome and if you can let
Hilary know you are planning to attend, it always
assists with the catering arrangements.
ALDERTON
Church Cleaning Rota
Churchyard Rota
July
3-9 July
10-16 July
17-23 July
24-30 July
Doris Knights & Dawn Cox
Brian Patton
Roger Gavan
Volunteer needed
Steve & Alessandra Towell
Have you Lost a Camera?
A traditional 35mm camera in a case has been found in Alderton churchyard. If you think it is yours, please contact Linda Dards,
tel 01327 811265 and I have it at my home.
Alderton Arts Festival – Helpers Needed
Once again Alderton is planning its 41st Arts Festival to be held on the weekend of 2/3 September.
The 2015 and 2016 Art Festivals drew in 450 and 430 people respectively (i.e. people who paid to enter the painting exhibition in
the church) and average profits of £4,000 per annum have been achieved over the last 4 years.
So it’s well worth doing, great fun but it is hard work. We are grateful to our regular group of helpers but we could really do with
some more help to share the load.
Could I please ask our regular group of helpers to confirm to me which dates they can commit to and can I also appeal to all
NEW helpers to contact me with dates that they can commit to too. See dates below.
Many thanks.
Charlie Reece – Chairman Alderton Arts Festival: [email protected], tel: 07818 443508.
Here are the planned dates for all of the major tasks:
Date
Saturday 19 August from 9.00 a m
Tuesday 29 August from 9.00 a m
Wed 30 August from 9.00 a m
Task
Large white elephant tent to be set up.
All other tents to be set up
Transfer goods from Linda’s nissen hut to churchyard
Thursday 31 August from 9.00 a m
Set up white elephant stall
Set up book stall
Set up peg boards for paintings
Saturday 2 September
Arts Festival. Gates open 10.30 a m to 5.00 p m
Sunday 3 September
Arts Festival. Gates open 10.30 a m to 4.00 p m
Monday 4 September from 10.00 a m Pack away and take tents down
People required
At least 6/8 people
At least 6/8 people
At least 10/12 people with trailers if
possible
Help needed, please!
Shelly and any other helpers
At least 4/6 people
Help needed please
Help needed please
At least 6/8 people
Particular help will be needed with manning the tea tent and also the white elephant stall.
For those people who come and help us transfer the goods for the white elephant stall from the nissen hut to the churchyard,
brunch will be available once the hut is empty; this might be a small incentive to come and help!
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Pentecost
A short note of sincere thanks and appreciation to our Churchwarden, Mrs Selvey and her team of helpers for opening and
staffing St Margaret’s Church between Ascension Day and Pentecost to support the prayer for ‘Thy Kingdom Come’. I am sure
all who took advantage of it join me in gratitude.
Trevor Woodger
Village Sign at the Eastern Boundary of the Village
As many of you will have noticed, the sign has been missing for several months.
It was loosened and damaged in the spring gales and sadly was subject to some
vandalism. You can now see that after some tlc and strong arm utilisation, it has
been restored, almost to its former glory.
The wooden structure has been refurbished, the hedge trimmed back and ditch
partly cleared, making the entry to our village more welcoming. Thanks go to
William Barry of Alderton and his friend, Michael Pentland – thank you both for
your time and help with this task.
Trevor Woodger
Steve Donnelly, RIP
We were saddened to hear of the recent death of Steve Donnelly. Steve lived in Alderton for several years and became involved
in village life; his company was kind enough to decorate our church at one point. His funeral service was held in Alderton on 29
June. We send our condolences to his family.
MILTON MALSOR
Mums and Tots
This takes place every Friday morning through term time at Milton Malsor Village Hall from 9.30 a m
until 11.30 a m. All mums and tots welcome.
Community Choir
The Blisworth community choir presented a delightful concert at Holy Cross Church on 22 June. An appreciative audience
listened to a rich variety of musical items. A retiring collection was held on behalf of the Stroke Association.
Coffee Mornings
The monthly coffee mornings continue on the first Saturday from 10.00 a m to 12.00 noon at Holy Cross. One feature of the
coffee mornings is the huge collection of excellent books given to the church and worth looking through for some bargains.
The Church is Open
The success of the Experience Pentecost event in which Holy Cross was open all day for ten days with prayers at 8.00 a m and
7.00 p m each day has encouraged the church to seek to open the its doors more. Churches used to be open but fear of theft and
vandalism has meant that they are locked up most of the time. Churches should be respected as spaces where peace may be found.
Hallowed by centuries of prayer and devotion our churches must once again be accessible as community resources.
Malcolm Deacon
GENERAL NEWS
Monday Group
This will take place on Monday 3 July at Milton Malsor church. This month, we will be meeting at 12.00 noon at the church and
then going on to Delapre Abbey to have a picnic lunch and a wander around the garden and grounds. Please bring your picnic
with you, and something to sit on.
Festival of Scarecrows
St Leonard’s Church fete and festival of scarecrows will take place Saturday 1 July from12.00 noon to 4.00 p m in Yardley
Gobion.
Notes from a Local Farmer
It must be a couple of months since we last spoke, and a lot has happened since then. We finished a successful lambing with the
weather being kind at turnout; it was a very dry spring, but not cold.
We completed the spring drilling, which all germinated; we drilled deeper this year because the ground was dry and we needed to
find moisture. So far, we had ample rain in May so the crops are looking very pleasing. As of 12 June, we are starting shearing.
We have contractors from New Zealand – three men and a girl, who will shear 600 sheep a day.
The lambs are doing well. They have been wormed and a low fly spray has been applied. Some will be ready for market soon.
The price is very good at the moment. We will be hay making next, so there’s plenty going on. ‘Speak’ to you soon.
Robert Davy
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Police & Crime Commissioner Launches Public Consultation on Changes to the Governance of The Fire & Rescue Service
The Office of the Northants Police and Crime Commissioner has recently launched a public consultation regarding proposals for
the governance of Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service to transfer from the Fire Authority which currently sits in
Northamptonshire County Council, to the Police and Crime Commissioner, who would therefore become the Police, Fire and
Crime Commissioner. There is a short animated film and leaflet to explain the proposal - both can be viewed by visiting
www.northantsfireproposals.co.uk
Stephen Mold, Northants Police and Crime Commissioner said: “Northamptonshire has led the way in demonstrating how
emergency service collaboration can help to increase efficiency and effectiveness, and I’m determined that we build on this work
to continue to create a safer county. Bringing the Police and the Fire and Rescue Service under a single governance model will
save significant amounts of public money which we will reinvest into increasing frontline services. We will increase funding into
the frontline by sharing premises and combining administrative functions and also potentially increasing the amount we ask the
public to pay by only 3 pence per week. The new governance proposal will enable us to make quicker strategic decisions and
increase our preventative work across both police and fire areas while giving the public a level of transparency when it comes to
spending by the Fire and Rescue Service that hasn’t been available under the previous governance model.
Having reviewed the business case for this proposal, I’m confident that a change in governance is in the best interests of everyone
in Northamptonshire. However, we want to hear from as many people as possible in the county around their views and concerns,
to ensure they are accurately represented as we move forward”
The Commissioner is really keen to hear your views and those of your family and friends on this proposal. To find out more and
complete the online survey please visit www.northantsfireproposals.co.uk . The consultation will run until Tuesday 1 August
2017 and is open to all residents of the county. A postal survey or if you require it in easy read please is available by contacting
01604 888113.
How to Contact the Police
999 – for a crime or incident in progress
101 – you will be asked with which police station you would like to be connected
03000 111 222 – direct dial Northamptonshire police
Email for Towcester: [email protected].
Your local officers are as follows:
Alderton: PCSO 7018, Peter Firth, tel 101 ext 343971
Stoke Bruerne: PCSO 7018, Peter Firth, tel 101 ext 343971
Shutlanger: PCSO 7018, Peter Firth, tel 101 ext 343971
Grafton Regis: PCSO 7018, Peter Firth, tel 101 ext 343971
Blisworth: PCSO 7012 Tara Cooksammy
Milton Malsor: PCSO 7012 Tara Cooksammy
You can contact them by calling 101, or you can email them at [email protected]
For more local SCT information, visit the local policing pages at www.northants.police.uk
Fitness Classes in Paulerspury
Pilates
Monday Classes: 3, 10 & 17 July, then break for school holidays. Restarts 11 September.
Wednesday Classes: 5, 12 & 19 July, then break for school holidays. Classes restart 6 September.
Yoga
Tuesday’s yoga classes: 4, 11, 18 & 25 July, then 1, 8 & 22 August, then 2 week break. Classes resume 12 September.
For more information on fitness classes, please contact Sue: 01327 811 596.
Susan Durran
SNIPPETS:
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If there’s an animal that’s not at
first sceptical or frightened by you,
you ought to be sceptical or
frightened by it.
There’s no greater loan than a
sympathetic ear.
Live as if you were to die tomorrow.
Learn as if you were to live forever.
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United Benefice Calendar for 2017
All groups and organisations within the community are warmly invited to include events here.
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November
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Coffee morning, Milton Malsor church 10.00 a m – 12.00 noon
St Leonard’s Church Fete & Festival of Scarecrows 1 July 12.00-4.00 Yardley Gobion
Monday Group, Milton Malsor Church
Scripture inspired art & craft session, Milton Malsor, 10.30 a m – 2.30 p m
Garden party, Blisworth, 4.00 p m to 8.00 p m
Working party, Canal Partnership, Stoke Bruerne, 9.30 a m
Blisworth WI meeting, 7.30 p m, Blisworth village hall – barbecue in the park
Milton Malsor WI meeting, village hall, 7.30 p m - recycling
Coffee morning, Stoke Bruerne, 10.00 a m to 12.00 noon
Fireworks on Lock 16, 10.30 p m, Stoke Bruerne
Benefice team on duty at Streetchurch
Garden party at the home of Hilary Spurrier, Blisworth, 3.30 p m to 7.30 p m
Blisworth community choir concert, Blisworth church
Towcester Saxon fair
Film showing, Blisworth Village Hall, 7.30 p m, La La Land
Coffee morning, Candlebridge, Blisworth, 10.00 a m – 12.00 noon
Over and Under the Hill heritage boat ride and walk experience, 5.00 p m
Scripture inspired art & craft session, Milton Malsor, 10.30 a m – 2.30 p m
Stoke Bruerne Parish Council Meeting
Blisworth WI meeting, 7.30 p m, Blisworth village hall – trip – Northampton’s Guildhall
Film showing, Blisworth Village Hall, 7.30 p m, I Daniel Blake
Alderton Arts Festival
Over and Under the Hill heritage boat ride and walk experience, 9.30 a m
Scripture inspired art & craft session, Milton Malsor, 10.30 a m – 2.30 p m
Shutlanger & Stoke Bruerne Flower Club, 7.30 p m, Roade village hall
Blisworth WI meeting, 7.30 p m, Blisworth village hall – maintaining Britain’s historic
buildings
Stoke Bruerne Parish Council Meeting
Film showing, Blisworth Village Hall, 7.30 p m, Lion
Friends of St Columba Church trip to the Imperial War Museum
Grafton Regis walk and talk, 2.30 p m
Blisworth WI meeting, 7.30 p m, Blisworth village hall – annual meeting & light bites
Film showing, Blisworth Village Hall, 7.30 p m, the Viceroy’s House
Benefice team on duty at Streetchurch
Shutlanger & Stoke Bruerne Flower Club, 7.30 p m, Roade village hall
Blisworth WI meeting, 7.30 p m, Blisworth village hall – over to the members
Stoke Bruerne Parish Council Meeting
Film showing, Blisworth Village Hall, 7.30 p m, film tba
Stoke Bruerne Parish Council Meeting
Blisworth WI meeting, 7.30 p m, Blisworth village hall – Christmas party
Film showing, Blisworth Village Hall, 7.30 p m, film tba – family film, children welcome
Community choir: Come along and join the community choir who are meeting every Thursday night from 7.30 p m till
9.00 p m in Blisworth Church. All are welcome to swell the ranks and subscriptions are only £2 per person. Rehearsal
dates in July are: 6, 13. 13
Mums & Tots: Every Friday morning through term time at Milton Malsor Village Hall from 9.30 a m till 11.30 a m. All
mums and tots welcome.
THE CLOSING DATE FOR THE NEXT EDITION OF GRASS is 15 July
If you can get any copy to us earlier than that it would be very much appreciated
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