The Ambridge Socialist
6th October
Reporting on the Class Struggle in Borsetshire
Tracy Horrobin to head up the Borsetshire 100 cricket team
With players being announced for the new ECB sponsored cricket competition for 2019, The 100, the Ambridge Socialist can exclusively reveal that Ambridge CC’s star player Tracy Horrobin is set to captain the Borsetshire 100. With BBC association with broadcasting rights it is thought possible that a long hoped for link between the Archers and Test Match Special can be achieved.
Grundy’s Cider in crisis
The Grundy’s cider press has broken and such as is its antique nature that the offending part may be difficult to replace. Eddie Grundy has already rejected new fangled modern cider presses as sub-standard and vowed that Grundy’s cider must continue.
Health and Safety at Berrow Farm
Hannah has placed herself at risk of injury by clearing a blocked gutter without adequate safety protection. Neil is furious as is Hannah who injures herself in a pothole while putting the ladder away. Justin of course has no particular interest in the safety or welfare of his employers but is furious at Neil..
Ambridge at the Tory Conference
Ambridge Socialist reporters checked who from Ambridge was present at the Tory Conference in Manchester earlier in the week. We found Martyn Gibson and Justin Elliott lobbying for further relaxation of planning controls in rural areas post-Brexit. There will be trouble ahead.
Ambridge Shepherd’s Pie controversy
Letter to The Times (2nd October)
Sir, in reply to David Aaronovitch’s article on the Archers recipe for shepherd’s pie my vital ingredient is a tablespoon of Branston pickle.
Sue Vincent, Padbury,Bucks
In Other News
Brian & Jennifer have put both feet in
Fear & Loathing in Borsetshire as Vince Casey wins the bid for the currently closed Abbattoir.
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