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October 9, 2019
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‘Friends of Shurnhold Fields’ is holding its annual general meeting on Tuesday 29th October at the Town Hall from 7pm.

The committee supports the ongoing development and maintenence of ‘Shurnhold Fields’ – the mini country park on the site of the former George Ward School playing fields. Anyone interested in joining the committee or giving any input to the group would be most welcomed.

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