Conservatives Sweep Back Into Power

Posted on 09/06/2017 by a resident of Beckworth

Political news just in… Congratulations are in order as our local Conservative candidate was swept into power and returned to Government with a powerful majority of 23 votes (it may be 24 but who’s counting?). A chuffed Stephen Tooting-Broadway MP told me over a brunch i paid for that his campaign had rubbished the opposition and he’d won on popular policies penalising the poor for having no money and for being lazy fat unwashed scroungers. Well done to Stephen for standing up for those of us who own our homes and dislike foreigners… Christine Batley. Deputy Chief Generlal Election Correspondent. Beckworth And Slocombe Herald Incorporating Nightly Gazette

Last Call For Voters

Posted on 08/06/2017 by a resident of Beckworth

A political plea just in… Don’t forget to vote (Conservative) today before it’s too late and the country goes to the dogs under a Labour / BNP / Liberal Democrat coalition… Our future is in your hands so don’t let the young and the poor ruin it. Christine Batley. Deputy Chief General Election Correspondent. Beckworth And Slocombe Herald Incorporating Nightly Gazette

Where’s Wally? He’s In The Library!!

Posted on 06/06/2017 by a resident of Beckworth

Hi, I just wanted to remind parents that tomorrow Wally Walloon, the star of Belgian TV’s famous children’s show Le Diable en Pantalon, will be performing his new one man show in the library garden (weather permitting, if it’s p***ing it down he’ll set up in the Gent’s toilet). Wally, the famous 11-fingered master of shadow puppetry (he recently lost a finger in a road-trafiic accident involving a lawn-mower), will perform his all new show “Jean-Paul Dans Le Jardin” in French with subtitles provided on a powerpoint presentation alongside. The show starts at 2pm and entry is £12 per child, under 3s £6 and adults £18, but hurry as tickets are very limited. Thanks Natalie Clifton. Tourist Information.

Have A healthier Fish & Chip Day

Posted on 02/06/2017 by a resident of Beckworth

Hello all you lucky peoples, If you looking for a much healthier fish n chip shop day day-out, then you must come and enjoy a kebab instead… Beckworth’s favourite fast food establishment will be opening 11 ’til 11 to give good service to all you fish and potato fans who prefer a beautiful kebab. A large donna kebab for £15.99 each is not to be missed, so you come and take-away. It’s not a day to be missed, so come and be healthy at Knossos Kebabs. Khristos will see you later today. Remember it’s only while stocks last…

Khristos Knossos. Knossos Kebabs

Happy Fish N Chip day

Posted on 02/06/2017 by a resident of Beckworth

Today is the most exciting day of the year, bar none. Yes it’s World Fish N Chip Day and to celebrate the World’s favourite Beckworth-based chip shop, Chip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah is having a sale. Yes, we’re offering a mighty 11% off most orders over £37 (excluding fish cakes, mars bars and mushy peas), whilst stocks last… So get your laughing gear round the nations favourite mouth-watering fish supper tonight! Lance & Brenda Colville, Chip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah Chip Shop

Happy Birthday JC

Posted on 28/05/2017 by a resident of Beckworth

Good afternoon Beckworth, I do hope you are all enjoying the wonderful weather your mayor’s office has layed on this weekend… And what better way to enjoy the sunshine than to celebrate the birthday of Beckworth’s most famous offspring known to fans simply as JC. Yes, I mean Joan Collins. And tomorrow afternoon our annual JC Whitsun Bank Holiday Birthday Parade will be starting at 1:00pm, so there’s plenty of time to come along. For the last 64 years or so Beckworth has combined it’s Whitsun Bank Holiday celebrations with Mrs Collin’s birthday in exchange for the popular actress & part-time trucker laying on most of the cheap entertainment, food and drink and donating some trucks from her haulage company for use as floats. I am hoping we will see crowds of enthusiastic spectators all along the 7 mile route; starting at Beckworth library steps and winding it’s way very slowly to Crewbury Synagogue. Plucky old bird Joan Collins (109 years old last Tuesday) will be dressing as a “large heffer” due to a sizeable sponsorship deal with a local slaughterhouse, so she should look spectacular. Once again we’d hoped to book the Red Arrow’s to perform a flypast but they say we can’t afford them and put the phone down when we inquired. Thank goodness Noel Edmunds has promised to put on a death-defying kite display around early evening and local east end bouncer, and part-time bouncer at the nursery, Ray Winstone has agreed to lead the floats and the WI marching band on a borrowed tricycle. See you all on Monday. Thanking you most warmly. Aashif Ackworth. New Mayor

May Wishes The Election May Be A Family Affair

Posted on 21/05/2017 by a resident of Beckworth

Prime Minister in-waiting Theresa “Terry” May is hoping if she becomes the UK’s next President that she can persuade her son, Brian, to become her minister of music and science

Melton Mowbray Or Bust

Posted on 16/05/2017 by a resident of Beckworth

Hello. This forthcoming bank holiday Monday (May 29th) your local naturists, the Beckworth and Slocombe branch, are taking the bus to the bright lights of the naturism mecca, Melton Mowbray. This will be the second time we’ll be taking part in the local heats of the UK Naturist Go-Karting Championships, the last time we competed in motorsports the team was unfairly disqualified for wearing socks with our sandals. Once again our best hope of success is my close friend Wayne, who has been practicing at home on his Wii, and I will be taking part myself, having thoroughly enjoyed the few laps I completed last time. We still need three more drivers for the five (wo)man team and no-previous experience is needed, so why not join Team Nude Beckworth. This year we’re sponsored by Greggs the Bakery who’ll be supply all the teams sausage-roll needs, so what’s not to like? Come and enjoy a day of speed, baked-goods and nudism (Successful applicants will need to supply their own helmets). We also would like to take along as many (undressed) supporters as possible, so you why not join us on our day out? Greggs sandwiches and crisps will be included in the price of the day trip, which is only £477 return per person. I hope to see you at the bus station on 29th, yours Lionel T. Worton. Secretary. Beckworth and Slocombe Naturists

It’s Time To Buy The Grave You’ve Always Promised Yourself

Posted on 07/05/2017 by a resident of Beckworth

Hi all. Next Saturday, the 13th May, Beckworth Cemetery will once again fling open it’s rusting gates for our annual Cemetery Open Day. It is bound to be a fun day out for lots of the family, with much to excite every generation, especially those closer to death. There’s a “bouncy castle” made of old mattresses, non-violent Punch & Judy (if Derek Shipston gets out of prison in time) and the famed Follyfoot Farm Mobile Petting zoo (including rides on Tina the donkey) for the kids. Come along and have a go at our spot the dead celebrity grave competition, with prizes for young and old (Star-prize 10% off a fake marble headstone). We’ve got burial plots of all shapes, depths and sizes to try out in readiness of your longed for “big day,” plus we’ve a few pre-loved carved headstones on display, so everyone can choose the grave they’ve always dreamt of. We also hope to have a cake stall, a band and a cider and cheese tent for the over 18s. Amazingly we’re offering 11% off all grave-digging booked on the day, so don’t be shy, look death in the eye and come on by. See you there, Dave “David’ Monmouth, Cemetery Manager

World Famous Tribute Act Performing Tonight

Posted on 01/05/2017 by a resident of Beckworth

Hi to all, this is to remind you that tickets are still available for tonight’s traditional May Day concert in the front bar. This year we’re lucky to have probably the World’s favourite Led Zeppelin tribute act performing, Ned Zeppelin. Ned is new to these shores (He’s never been out of Hungary before) and follows a long family line of Led Zep tribute acts that have wowed Eastern Europe in the past (His Dad Jed and Grandfather Ted were equally famous in their day). Ned was recently voted Hungary’ 98th favourite covers act and his one-man band will be playing all the many hits, and misses, of Led Zeppelin. Hungarys’ favourite DJ Shane 54 will be compering the event and his sister Nikki 54 has promised to perform some exotic dancing between songs. There’ll also be a MayDay buffet so come down and get involved people. This is your MayDay, so use it or lose it… Doors open at 6.46, tickets cost just £105.60 and tonight’s featured real ale is Hungary Like The Wolf. So see you this evening. Cindy Carmarthen, Bar Manager, The Blind Badger Pub & Venue

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