Burton Mail from Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire, England (2024)

December 21, 1998

Publication:

Burton Maili

Location:

Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire, England

Issue Date:

Monday, December 21, 1998

Page:

4

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4 BURTON MAIL MONDAY DECEMBER 21 1998 DOUBLE CROSSWORD Comedy festival promises mirth CRYPTIC CLUES Across 1 Defender takes middle section (6-4) 7 Patrick about to return to father (5) 8 Some flowers for Judy (7) 10 Left a wild pig in its own fat (8) 1 1 Toss the hot drink (4) 13 Cracked jokes although bound not to speak (6) 15 Rogue horse headed off (6) 17 Sound the horn going backwards and forwards (4) 18 Renounce demand (8) 21 Cake for member getting in the condiments (7) 22 Somewhat well-endowed lady (5) 23 Sum paid to a colony (10) anniversary of the off-the-wall television series This will include a photograph exhibition and a number of Python films one of which has never before been broadcast of terrestrial television The Python theme continues with a tribute to Leicester-born member Graham Chapman who died ten ago including the unveiling of a commemorative plaque at his former school Chapman will also be remembered in video clips an exclusive unbroadcast audio recording unseen photographs and filmed interviews with fellow members Michael Palin and Terry Jones commissioned for the Leicester Comedy Festival Anyone wanting more information can contact the Leicester Comedy Festival on 0116-2915511 No 2537 12 It is very hard for many on the island (8) 14 Drop high ball in messy glue (7) 16 Not much like Bo-Peep (6) 19 Assign a tax retrospectively (5) 20 new gaiter (4) ORGANISERS of biggest comedy festival in Leicester have just unveiled their programme for 1999 promising the best ever laughs The line-up of side-splitting acts booked for next event boasts a host of household names such as Alan Davies Tim Vine Alistair McGowan and Mark Lamarr The Leicester Comedy Festival which runs from Friday February 12 until Sunday February 21 is also claiming to be more than a series of stand-up shows A spokesman for the festival said are more than 150 performances taking place at over 30 venues during the ten days of the festival which makes it the biggest of its kind in the country "But there are also a wide variety of films cabaret stroytelling improvisation workshops theatre and interviews festival attracts more than 20000 people to the city and surrounding towns and villages The award-winning BBC comedy Goodness Gracious Me will be among the theatre performances along with The Comedy Store Players Ennio Marchetto Hull Truck who recently brought laughs to Brewhouse arts centre with John Bouncers and the John Hegley The theme for the 1999 festival will be Now For Something Completely Monty to mark the 30th Down 1 Supply food that will react badly (5) 2 Ned went round a missile with limited effect (8) 3 Notice Reginald on a road below (6) 4 In the bush a restless animal (4) 5 Left ale spilt on the sheet (7) 6 One is sorry for being this (10) 9 Type of store that is found everywhere in France 1 0) Diary dates TODAY Burton Town Hall: Tea dance from 2pm until 430pm Admission £125 Tutbury: Late night shopping until 8pm QUICK CLUES Across 1 Board game (10) 18 Paper thrown at weddings (8) 21 Dampen (7) 22 Wash lightly (5) 23 Unkind (3-7) Down 1 Poorly (5) 2 Embrace amorously (8) 3 Whirl around (6) 4 Ridicule (4) 5 Speaking pompously (7) 6 Staying silent (73) 9 Capital of Uruguay (10) 12 Traveller (8) 14 Icy (7) 16 Brass instrument (6) 19 Adjusted frequency (5) 20 Amaze (4) 7 Sideways (3-2) 8 Win back (7) 10 Devon port (8) 1 1 Omen (4) 13 Minor criticism (6) 15 Clothes press (6) 17 Honey drink (4) TOMORROW Barton- under-Needwood To Dave Smith Blues Band 9pm Burton Cooper's Square: Fire Station choir Scanner event MEASHAM pub the Bird in Hand is staging a charity night on Wednesday in a bid to raise cash for Hospital MRI Scanner Appeal Events planned for the High Street pub include a yard of ale competition a cream cracker eating challenge and a raffle for a limited edition Caffreys jacket Mein hosts at the pub Mitch and Angie Brown who moved in in October are hoping to raise several hundred pounds towards the £750000 appeal ANSWERS to No 2536 CRYPTIC: Across 1 Parasite 5 Moor 8 Mulberry 9 Wimp 11 Lexical 13 Onion 14 Still waters 18 Crass 19 Readmit 21 Onto 22 Scrapped 24 Lark 25 Drudgery Down 1 Pimple 2 Relax 3 Speechless 4 Tar 6 Olivier 7 Repine 10 Contraband 12 Lower 15 Tractor 16 School: 17 Stodgy 20 Maple: 23 Car QUICK: Across 1 Temerity 5 Spey 8 Menacing 9 Moon 11 Trotted 13 Irate 14 Foot-soldier: 18 Lotto 19 Imbibed 21 Veal 22 St Helier 24 Rota 25 Agitated Down 1 Tomato: 2 Mango 3 Recitation: 4 Tun: 6 Profane 7 Yonder 10 Wildebeest 12 Dhoti 15 Outcast 16 Clever: 17 Adored 20 Built 23 Tug Quiz time Grant Russell The morning time is the worse time for you being far too self-critical and your confidence dips not easy if you are denied the encouragement and support you need from others From this afternoon you realise that in the long run only self-reliance works You bob around between stark reality and dreamy escapism One minute you want to stick your head in the sand and play ostrich the next you want to get to grips with happening in your world feeling depressed at the prospects Do nothing drastic today sh 0891 770 1 20 Libra Sep 23-Oct 22 Disillusioned and a tad demoralised is your mood It stems from emotional insecurity and is fuelled by a loved one who relies on you too much You want the responsibility and are happier to go off on your own and experience a day away rather than be home alone 0891 770 120 Aries Mar20-Apr 19 71 The more your career requires artistry and glamour or compassion and spirituality the better You are highly sensitive to your own needs and everyone Be careful as this can make you too soft and a pushover because you've put your ego and ambitions away for the day 1 770 121 Water park days EAST Staffordshire Council has invited residents to get out into the countryside in the New Year The leisure services department has organised a bird watching day at Blithfield Reservoir including a full guided walk and transport to and from Burton Town Hall between 9am and 1230pm on Sunday January 10 The following Sunday January 17 there will be a reedbed rescue at Branston Water Park (pictured above) when helpers are needed to assist the Burton Conservation Volunteers clear willow from reed beds between 1030am and 4pm Booking is essential for the bird watching day and to reserve a place or to find out more about either event telephone 01283-508573 Taurus Apr 20-May 20 0891 77 Scorpio Oct 23-Nov 21 The tinsel mistletoe and soft lights of the Christmas period cast an illu-AP5 sion over reality Use it to your advantage Try writing or speaking words Ap!) laced with love for you are inspired poetically and your imagination is at (C its most spellbinding and romantic You are extremely idealistic and so judge people by your own morals more important you are scrupulous and principled as your conscience should remain pure and honourable Be driven by your convictions in any dealings of a religious legal or political nature EGGHEADS vying for the title of East brainiest gather for the latest round of the Top Team quiz in March-ington on Tuesday January 5 Teams from Uttoxeter Rural and Kingstone and Yoxall and Tutbury will be putting their knowledge to the test at the Barn Own restaurant starting at 8pm Crime agenda CRIME prevention and other aspects of community life are on the agenda for discussion at a meeting for people living in Eton Ward on Thursday January 7 The meeting organised by East Staffordshire Neighbourhood Watch Manager Peter Jennings takes place at St Community Centre in Hunter Street strarting at 7pm Gemini May 21-Jun 20 You float in a slough of despond If you look at the reasons why probably because you deal with a money relationship or career matter properly in the first place and now come back to haunt you You must do everything by the book and clear up the mess Why is it you come down on yourself like a ton of bricks? Sometimes people might think you actually enjoy wallowing in self-pity If in a moaning and groaning mood find out why It's possibly linked with your home life or feelings that date back to your childhood 0891 770 1 23 Cancer jun 21-jui 22 0891 770 129 Capricorn The MoonNeptune conjunction in your sign dissolves the boundaries of everyday reality and has you reaching out for the unworldly You are drawn to the psychical and mystical so be with people or go to places where you can indulge your fantasies like grotto Aquarius 5- 't JI 1 3 Around this time of the year there are memories and anniversaries which cast you back to how things used to be As one of the most intuitive of signs you need me to tell you that someone who dates back to a Christmas past is drawing very close to you with love Putting your partner on a pedestal has its problems No-one is as perfect as you portray them and unless you accept them warts and all in the first place be taken aback by their flaws in the glaring light of day Be warned under the Christmas influence most folk look gorgeous Jul 23-Aug 22 You're strapped for cash and that means you've got to go easy as the heady atmosphere of Christmas grips you It could be more difficult if you receive a bill or official letter which gives you only so many days to send off a remittance Be frugal in your spending Leo Vir THE MAIL offers its free on guide as a service to readers Information on forthcoming events should be sent in writing to the Newsdesk Burton Mail 65-68 High Street Burton DEM 1LE or faxed on 01283-515351 to arrive no later than two days before the event We are also pleased to receive photographs that might illustrate your event MB 9 1 FUTURE SCOPE BIRTHDAY LINE TAROT 0930 555120 0930 555255 0930 555239 Calls charged at 50p per minute at all times Service Provided by Tele-Publishing UK Ltd.

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