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Having just viewed a new play by Neil Faulkner "Tales From Wales" at the recently built 'The Birley Centre' in Eastbourne.  I spoke to Clem Jackson: Hon. General Secretary of Eastbourne Operatic and Dramatic Society in the interval.  I asked him how difficult it was in finding a suitable venue to stage their productions and his answer is a theory he has had rattling round his head for some time which has paid many dividends to the Society.  His theory might be able to help other societies facing the same financial problems.  

Travel journalist, David Powell, highlights some of the treasures you can find on a short break in the New Forest.

The New Forest is undoubtedly one of the treasures of Southern England. This unique area, with picturesque villages, bustling market towns and winding country lanes, is a perfect and relaxing environment for a short break. William the Conqueror created the New Forest as a deer hunting area in 1079 and today the 219 square miles of National Park is made up of a well cared for mixture of forest, pasture and heathland.