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The Forncett Flyer
The Forncett Flyer, village newspaper for the Forncetts, is published monthly, except for August and January, and is an independent publication, paid for by Forncett Parish Council and produced by an editorial team consisting of Su Leavesley, April Carlin, Greg Spencer, and Jackie Bowers.

How the Flyer came about

John Webster
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Upon coming to live in Forncett John Webster realized that the parish was widespread and not like a traditional village with a well-defined centre. His interest in the historical background and development of the settlements explained in part the late twentieth century profile. Although administered by a parish council, of which he became a member, Forncett seemed to lack one focus.

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Back Numbers Available

Friday, 30 April 2010 10:03 Su Leavesley
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Each month we have a few Forncett Flyers left over. If you would like a printed copy of any of the back editions, please email me at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it to check availability. Then simply send £1 per issue, and your name and address, and we will post it to you. Simple.

 

The Flyer as it is Now

Su Leavesley
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In early 2008 John Webster handed over ‘his Flyer’ to a new editorial team which now comprises April Carlin, treasurer; Jackie Bowers, Greg Spencer and Su Leavesley joint editors. We have produced 18 issues and have improved and extended the publication to include 12 pages regularly with the outside pages in colour. New computer technology allowed us to be more adventurous with design, although we retained the Masthead, typeface and picture of the church that we all regarded with such affection. We have included many more photographs and pictures, and generally tightened up the layout. 

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