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This series of looking at churches in the Chronicle distribution area started by visiting the magnificent, the cream of architecture style, St John the Baptist church at Kings Norton. Almost in the shadow of that church is St Michael and All Angels at Illston-on-the-Hill. There is an excellent three mile circular walk one can do from Illston church to Kings Norton and back via Gaulby. It is a SWANS - short walk and no stiles - exercise ideal for winter days and is thoroughly recommended. Alas it is all on tarmac roads but these tend to be quiet.

Dracula is a name that brings to mind the actors Christopher Lee and Peter Cushing. Not to mention a succession of blousy women filling various roles in the horror films set around the 'life' of Count Dracula. The success of the Dracula film output lined the pockets of those involved. This was aprt from the author, formerly journalist, theatre manager turned author, Bram Stoker. He visited Whitby in 1890. On the clifftop hill above the harbour and town of Whitby is the church of St Mary's and the magnificent Abbey founded by Hilda in 657, a genuine historical figure. She is not the only historical figure, there is one other. In Bram Stoker's creation of Dracula, Dracula's boat arrives at Whitby and his first victim is William Swales. This is a name Stoker found on a headstone in the churchyard. Swales had died in 1751.

Born: Tuesday 3 October 1922

In the 1980s Chilean Merlot became very popular but caused confusion by tasting different from Merlot produced elsewhere.

We are so excited to announce the details of our 10th Anniversary concerton on Saturday 29 October. The venue will be the Church of St James the Greater, London Road, Leicester (opposite Victoria Park)

Leicestershire Wildlife Hospital will be holding a fundraising meal on Thursday 13 October at The Shires Inn, Peatling Parva LE17 5PU

Christ Church, Smeeton Westerby

Thanks to Suzanne Clampin who provided this photo of the charming 97 years young Norman Norledge. She says we were playing tennis in Kibworth and Norman asked us to take his photo on the newly laid path at the recreation ground. Norman is a local lad and Kibworth resident and will enjoy the path on his walks from home to Ivy Joy’s teashop!

Looking back at June, we enjoyed an excellent, well-prepared talk about ‘The Life of Marilyn Monroe’ by Julie Kinnear. Affected by her unfortunate early life, Marilyn was constantly trying to improve herself. She never felt that she was beautiful, or particularly good enough. Paradoxically, when working as a model, and later in the film industry, she was constantly exploited for her looks.