Believe it or not, August 5th is the deadline for the September issue of the newsletter - that's tomorrow! While I have got quite a lot of material - for which many thank - there is probably still space for a couple of short items or any announcements you may wish to make. Also some photographs would be good. Has anybody got one of the smock parade on Rustic Sunday? That would be good to go with the item about our 40th anniversary. Now a big plea... The one thing we are very short of is My Favourite Artefact. All that is need is a short piece on what particularly attracts you to the item and any special association you have with it. If you can supply further information, a photograph or a drawing so much the better but I can put together some background information and illustrations from the archive. I look forward to many submissions soon! BUT PLEASE DON'T JUST HIT "REPLY" - they don't need to go to everyone on the list especially if large photos are attached. Send them to rural.life@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx which goes straight to the editor's desk. Many thanks, Chris -- Rural Life Centre Old Kiln Museum Trust Reeds Road, Tilford, Surrey, GU10 2DL www.rural-life.org.uk 01252 795571 (Reg. charity 289150) Please remember what you post to this list is seen by volunteers, staff and interested members of our public. Also, to avoid delay, ensure you post to the list from the email address with which you are subscribed. Chris Shepheard - list administrator