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| The History Of The Chronicle | |||
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first issue of the Aston Abbotts parish magazine - The Chronicle - appeared
in September 1983. Its first editor was Graham Parker, who felt “the
principle reason for the dubious honour is probably that I was not at the
meeting when the position was discussed”
Since then there have been over 200 issues and it has remained a popular publication with villagers. The Chronicle has always striven to fulfill a number or roles: chronicling village life as it happens in this little corner of England, making people aware of forthcoming events and other important information, and seeking to entertain its readers. Around 200 copies are printed of each issue and these are distributed free of charge to the residents of Aston Abbotts and to a few local businesses, doctor’s surgeries, etc. It has always been, and will always remain, a firm principle that distribution is free to village residents.
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History
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To read the history of The Chronicle is also to read the history of Aston Abbotts over the past 20 years. In May 2001 The Chronicle celebrated its 200th issue with a major article written by editor Phil Spooner and this covers the history of the publication. To read this article, please read 200 Issues Of The Chronicle.
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Editors
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There have been a number of editors over the 20 years of publication: | |||
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1983-1989
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Graham Parker |
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1989-1994
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Caroline Lane and Gordon Smith |
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1994-1995
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Rota
system with ‘guest’ editors Chris and Bridget Brandon, Simon and
Helen Dowling, David de Silva and Barbara Bellingham, Deirdre Whyte, Andy
Bystra, Gordon Kemp and Ann Goodman, Janet Biddle, Margaret Chesher, Margaret
Kent , Jeremy Bale, and Caroline Lane |
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1995-1998
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Andy Bystra | |||
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1998-2000
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Andi Swain | |||
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2001-2005 |
Phil Spooner | |||
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2006-present
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John Hardcastle
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Today
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John Hardcastle took over as editor in January 2006, relieving Phil Spooner who had been editor for five years and 55 issues. The Chronicle is today compiled and edited using Microsoft Publisher. It is then photocopied at Waddesdon School and distributed by a team of volunteers.
Don't forget to read 200 Issues Of The Chronicle.
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| © Copyright Phil Spooner 2006 |
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