August 1996  - Edition No.43

My thanks to Helen Armstead for this Issue's cover. With only basic printing facilities available, I'm afraid it has not been possible to do justice to Helen's delicate and delightful water-colour of fuchsias, but I hope that she, and you, will appreciate and enjoy the subtle tones that have created this 'different' cover.

At the time of writing, articles for this issue are pretty thin on the ground - perhaps they will come or perhaps everyone is busy in their gardens or watching Wimbledon? Don't forget though - no contributions, no Newsletter!!

Items for the October issue will be required by mid-September and by Monday, 16th September at the latest. In the meantime, schools and colleges will have finished for the summer and many readers will either be catering for visitors or preparing for their own holiday. Whichever it is, let's hope for a few weeks of more seasonal weather.

Ed.