Carrier Pigeon Magazine September 2020 Issue 113

Carrier Pigeon MAGAZINE

SEPTEMBER ISSUE 113 // WWW.THECARRIERPIGEON.CO.UK // TEL: 01254 492088

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EDITORS

CONTENTS

SEPTEMBER EDITION 2020

EDITORS LETTER Welcome to our September issue, we have now produced 3 issues since lockdown and would like to thank everyone for their continued support. In this issue: Charles Murphy writes about school life post lockdown, Catherine Finch tells us of her pilgrimage across northern Spain, we have the latest Film releases and a local walk in Arnside.

Plus our crossword and squeeker pages to keep your brain trained.

The winner of Spot the Pigeon this month is Liz Whittaker from Mellor, well done to you! Look out for him again ........ Looking for extra work Lancashire Leaflet Distribution are looking for new deliverers, why not go for a walk and get paid for doing it! We are now working on the next issue and require your artwork by the 9th October, booking ASAP is advised so you don't miss out.

Be ready to reach 20,000 households in the Ribble Valley, Blackburn and Preston areas. Call Gemma on 07824553790 or email me on infocpmag@gmail.com IMPORTANT NOTICE TO ADVERTISERS Although every advertisement is carefully checked, occasionally mistakes do occur. We therefore ask advertisers to assist by checking their advertisements carefully and advise us immediately should an error occur. We regret that we cannot accept responsibility for more than one incorrect insertion and that no republication will be granted in the case of typographical or minor changes which do not affect the value of the advertisement.

The Carrier Pigeon does not endorse any advertisements contained within and is not responsible for any issues that may arise from using advertisers or their services.

Gemma, Editor

CONTENTS 12 Charles Murphy 20 Footie Fixtures 28 Recipe 32 Walk 36 Film 44 Travel

CAN YOU SPOT THE PIGEON IN THIS MONTHS ISSUE? If so send your entry to infocpmag@gmail. com. The person chosen who find the pigeon wins ÂŁ10!

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& to help us celebrate the opening of our new retail room

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Since restrictions eased, an increasing number of clients have taken advantage of our great location, easy parking and new private conference room for faceto-face meetings.

The option of how to ‘see us’ is now down to you, but rest assured that we are here to help however, whenever and wherever we can.

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DELI BOARD & WINE £10 Monday-Thursday 12noon-4.30pm

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PIE & A PINT £10 Monday-Friday 12noon-6pm

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Do you want your company to be in front of 20,000+ potential new customers in your local area each month?

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We hand deliver the magazine to households across the following areas: Ribble Valley, Preston and Blackburn.

Artwork submission by 9th October / Delivery starts from 16th October

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T: 01254 492088 / 07824 553790 E: infocpmag@gmail.com W: www.thecarrierpigeon.co.uk

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LONGRIDGE CIVIC HALL

First Tuesday of every month - 11 am - 3 pm

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Sample colours

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The above swatches are for guide purposes only and do not represent an exact match.

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