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It’s like Waterloo all over again

October 13th, 2007 by James

14-9.  Poor old France.  Guess who’s going through to the Rugby World Cup final again?!

Looked a bit dodgy at 70 minutes but Jonny Wilkinson delivered once more, this time with a stunning drop goal just a couple of minutes after putting us in front thanks to a penalty.

World Champions again?  It’s certainly looking more promising than it was…

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Freakin Out at the Fair: Tewkesbury Mop Fair 2007

October 13th, 2007 by James

The fair rolled back into town this week, with Tewkesbury celebrating its several-hundredth Mop Fair. Unlike in the past where the working class would carry mops to the fair and seeking employment for the coming year, the modern fair sees Tewkesbury filled with sideshows, food and many of the Danter Bros’ best rides. Below are some highlights from this year’s Mop:

Tewkesbury Mop Fair 2007
The fair takes over most of the centre of Tewkesbury

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