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New arrivals of the 'Bundles of joy' variety.


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CONGRATULATIONS!

Congratulations and best wishes to Great-grandparents Keith and Margaret, Grandparents Matthew and Karen and new parents Becky and Matt on the arrival of their baby boy.

A warm welcome to Jaxon Milo who was born on the 2nd April, Good Friday, weighing in at just over 7lbs.

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Our congratulations and very best wishes to Sarah and Chris [Townsend] who are delighted to announce the safe arrival of their latest family addition. A third daughter, Poppy Stella, was born on the 15th September weighing in at 7lbs 7oz, a sister for May and Rosie.

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Pat and Malcolm of Woodvale are delighted to announce the safe arrival of their first grandchild. A son for their eldest daughter Karen and her husband Nick Hawke, Rhodri James was born on the 6th March weighing a healthy 8lbs.

Our congratulations to the proud parents and grandparents and a very warm welcome to young Rhodri James.

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WELCOME!

It is nice to be able to welcome baby George [Junior] who was born on the 2nd August weighing in at 7lbs 9oz.

George is the son of Kirsty Richards and George Kritikos of Combe Martin, both of whom have done tours of duty in Afghanistan and Iraq. Congratulations to you both.

Congratulations also to the grandparents, David and Julie, great grandfather Norman and, of course, great, great granny Ivy - five generations!

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How nice to welcome new babies to the village.

A Christmas Day baby, young Alfie Jay, a son for Amelia Hulston and Seb Ferdinand was born on the 25th December weighing in at 6lbs 12oz. Our congratulations and best wishes to the new parents.

Sue and Alan Richards are delighted to announce the safe arrival of another grandson, a son for Louise and Karl Ozelton. Corey Jake, a brother for Tyler, arrived on the 19th February weighing in at 7lbs 11 1/2oz.

Our congratulations to Louise and Karl and to the grandparents, Sue and Alan and Edith and Don.

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NEW BABY

Yvonne is delighted to announce the arrival of her first great-grandchild. Grace was born on the 15th September, a daughter for Nicola and Gary, and granddaughter for Susan and Ian Kenworthy.

Our congratulations to great granny, the grandparents and parents and a warm welcome to the little one.

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Wendy is thrilled to announce that she has become a great-grandmother at only 63! Isabella was born on the 25th April, safely to Emily [her granddaughter] and Daryl Payne, weighing 7lbs 9oz. She is beautiful and looks just like a baby!

Congratulations Wendy - far too young to be a great-granny! Congratulations too, to the parents and grandparents and a warm welcome to little Isabella.

Chris and Melanie Ayres are delighted to announce the safe arrival, even if she was in a hurry, of their daughter Francesca Mae. Born at home like her siblings, Francesca weighed in at 6lbs 1oz on the 13th May, a very welcome little sister for Harry and Grace.

Our congratulations to you all and we look forward to meeting Francesca very soon.

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How nice to be able to give a warm welcome to some new babies and our congratulations to all the parents and grandparents . . .

. . . and in this case, great-grandparent ! Ron Toms is very proud and delighted to share the news that he has a new great-grandson. Shaun Tyler Bolt arrived on the 4th February, a second child for Darren and Jane, a little brother for Sophie and a very welcome second grandchild for Sheila and Tony.

Jenny and Lee Beer are pleased to announce the safe arrival of Ollie Joe Sunny, who was born on the 20th January, weighing 6 lbs 10 1/2oz, a gorgeous little brother for both Louis and Ben. Jenny and Lee wish to say a huge thank you to grandparents Anne and Brian for all their help, especially their 'meals on wheels' and we hope you enjoy your 4th grandson.

Michael, Alan and Anne are the very proud grandparents of new arrival Leeana Brooke Bacon. Matthew and Gemma are delighted to announce Leeana's arrival on the 31st January, weighing 9lbs, a little sister for Dylan, Lola and Summer.

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June Coleman is delighted to announce the safe arrival of her fourth grandchild, a first granddaughter. Jessica was born in London on the 17th September, weighing in at 8 1/2lbs. A daughter for Katharine and Chris, sister for Matt-Lucas and cousin for George and William.

Our congratulations to you all and a warm welcome to the little one.

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Jane and Keith Jones are happy to announce the safe arrival of their 9th grandchild. Elliott David Trahar was born in Taunton on the 21st July weighing 7lbs 5oz., a son for Kim and Lewis. All are doing well.

Congratulations to all - grandparents and parents, and welcome to the little one.

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WELCOME IMOGEN & TIANNA!

June and Bernard are delighted to announce the safe arrival of their fifth grandchild. Cassia Imogen Pickford, a daughter for Claire and Justin, and baby sister for Keenan and Cormack, was born on the 22nd April and weighed in at 7lbs 5oz.

Sue and Alan Richards of East Hagginton are delighted to announce that they have another granddaughter. Tianna Julie was born to Jamie and Julie-Ann in Australia on the 18th May, weighing 6lb. All well.

A warm welcome to the new arrivals and congratulations and best wishes to the proud parents and grandparents.

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So your new baby is here!
What joy and what pleasure!
Now your lives are expanding,
To make room for this treasure.

She'll demolish your schedule
Though she's helpless and small;
She'll make her needs known,
And she'll rule over all.

Those big innocent eyes
See a world strange and new;
To make sense of it all
She'll look only to you.

So cherish this time
Of miraculous things -
The excitement and wonder
That a new baby brings.

Joanna Fuchs


Val and David Hann are delighted to announce the arrival of their eighth grandchild. Rosamund Lucy Alexandra, a second daughter for Ben and Pip and sister for Penelope, was born on the 17th February, weighing 8lbs 13oz.

Congratulations and best wishes to you all.

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A baby asked God, "They tell me you are sending me to earth tomorrow, but how am I going to live there being so small and helpless?"
"Your angel will be waiting for you and will take care of you."
"But tell me, here in heaven I don't have to do anything but sing and smile to be happy."
"Your angel will sing for you and will also smile for you. And you will feel your angel's love and be very happy."
"And how am I going to be able to understand when people talk to me if I don't know the language?"
"Your angel will tell you the most beautiful and sweet words you will ever hear, and with much patience and care, your angel will teach you how to speak."
"And what am I going to do when I want to talk to you?"
"Your angel will place your hands together and will teach you how to pray."
"Who will protect me?"
"Your angel will defend you even if it means risking its life."
"But I shall always be sad because I will not see you any more."
"Your angel will always talk to you about Me and teach you the way to come back to Me, even though I will always be next to you."
At that moment there was much peace in Heaven but voices from Earth could be heard and the baby hurriedly asked, "God, if I am to leave now, please tell me my angel's name."
God said, "You will simply call her 'Mum'".


A New Year Baby in the Valley! Sara and Chris Townsend are delighted to announce the safe arrival of their new baby daughter, Rosie Josephine, on the 1st January. A sister for May, Rosie weighed in at 7lbs 6oz.

Alan and Sue Richards of East Hagginton House are delighted to announce the safe arrival of a lovely granddaughter, Isobelle Lucy, on the 15th January, weighing 8lbs 4oz, a daughter for Nicki and Tim Schneider.

Our congratulations and best wishes to you all.

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June Coleman is delighted to announce the safe arrival of her third grandson, William Giles, who was born on 8th October in Surrey. A second son for Charlotte and Ian, and baby brother to George Henry and cousin to Max-Lucas, he weighed in at 9lb 7oz. June says it's going to be an expensive Christmas!

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NEW ARRIVAL!

Chris and Wendy are delighted to announce the safe arrival of their first grandson - Daniel Jenner. A son for Nick and Suzanne, Daniel was born on the 26th July weighing 7lbs 5oz. Congratulations and best wishes to the proud grandparents, parents and a warm welcome to Daniel.

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An ADAM addition - Thirteen days after her due date, Freya Emma Louise Adam arrived, finally, at 11.01 a.m. on Saturday, 23rd May, weighing in at a healthy 8lbs 12.5oz; no wonder first-time mum took her time! She is the first grandchild for Geoff and Judith, who are very proud grandparents, and are delighted that they have joined this special 'Club'.

Elaine and John [Fanner] are delighted to announce the safe arrival of their fifth grandchild, a daughter for Elise and Paul in Australia and dear little sister for Stanley and Sunny. Tilly was born on the 16th June, weighing 8lbs 4oz, in the tub at home, with Paul as midwife!

Sue and Alan Richards and Don and Edith Ozelton are delighted to announce the arrival of a grandson, Tyler James, to Karl and Louise on the 8th July, weighing 6lbs 11oz. All are doing well! Tyler is the second grandson for Sue and Alan, and fourth for Don and Edith.

Jan [Gammon], and her son Martin and his wife Simone, are very happy to announce that Elexaus, a sister for Tom, Ben and Alex, arrived safely on the 9th July weighing 9lbs.

Our congratulations to all the proud grandparents, parents and, of course, a warm welcome to the little ones.

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There is stork news from Fuchsia Cottage. Maureen has a sixth grandchild, a little boy named Archie who was born on 3rd November weighing in at 9lbs 3oz. A son for her son Kevin and his wife Clare, and a baby brother for Megan [5] and Imogen [3].

Melanie and Chris are delighted to announce the arrival of their baby daughter Grace Olivia on the 14th November, at home, and weighing 6lbs 12oz. Grace is a little sister for Harry who is approaching his 4th birthday, another granddaughter for Carol and Dave Ayres and the first grand daughter, after four grandsons, for Chris and Glyn Evans of Combe Martin.

Our congratulations and best wishes to you all.

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Quarrels, tantrums, scolding, cuts, bruises, knocks and teardrops are the daily storms in a young child's life, but all of them are tempered by love, kisses and hugs to restore the sunshine. Children are loud noises with arms and legs, they are sweet-eating bundles of kicks and shouts, they are damp laps, they are sleepless nights, they are precious, they are beautiful. They are much-loved.

Wendy Barber

Val and David Hann [now living in West Sussex] are delighted to announce the safe arrival of their fourth grand-daughter in September. Penelope Alice Maria Hann was born on the 5th September weighing 7 1/2lbs, a baby daughter for Ben and Pippa.

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A further addition for the Bailey family. Anne and Brian are delighted to announce the safe arrival of Darcy Anne Ayres - their 4th grandchild, but first granddaughter. Darcy, daughter for Sam and Matt, was born after a very speedy delivery at Musgrove Park Hospital on the 23rd May, weighing 8lbs 7oz.

Jim and Jean Constantine have another grandchild. Toby George was born on the 22nd June weighing 8lbs 13oz. A third son for Sue and Andy and brother for Charlie and James.

Elaine and John are delighted to announce the safe arrival of their fourth grandchild, a daughter for Ben and Sara, and sister for James. Harriet Holly Fanner was born on 27th June weighing 6lbs 11oz.

Amazingly, Harriet was born on the same day as her cousin Sunny, Elise and Paul's daughter [3 years apart], and two-year old James was born on the same day as his cousin Stanley, Elise and Paul's son [2 years apart].

We send our congratulations and best wishes to all the proud parents and grandparents, and a warm welcome to the three new little ones.

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CONGRATULATIONS!

Sara and Chris of Woodlands Cottage are delighted to announce the arrival of their baby daughter, May Ellen. May was born on Friday, 16th April and weighed exactly 7lbs. For Chris's parents she is the third grandchild, but the first granddaughter, but for Sara's parents, she is the 8th grandchild!

Our congratulations and very best wishes to the proud parents and grandparents, and a very warm welcome to May Ellen.

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NEW ARRIVALS

Just like buses, after waiting for some time for one to arrive, two come along close together! That is just the case for June and Len Coleman who are delighted to announce the safe arrival of June's second grandson. George Henry was born to Charlotte and Ian in London on the 14th February, weighing 7lbs 13oz. With her first grandchild arriving on Christmas Day and George on St. Valentine's Day, June says she'll have no trouble in remembering their birthdays!

Geoff and Penny Gove are also delighted to announce the arrival of their second grandchild, but in their case it is two little granddaughters. Grace Beatrice, a daughter for Emily and David Thubron, was born in Plymouth on the 4th March, weighing in at 7lbs 14oz.

Our congratulations and best wishes to you all.

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Peter and Zoe Bowden are pleased to announce the safe arrival of their second grandson, Rory Hayes, born on the 9th September at St. Johns Hospital, Livingston, Scotland and weighing an eye-watering 11lb 9oz. A little brother for Jamie and second son for Vicky and Martin and a second nephew for Becky and Daniel.

June and Len Coleman are delighted to welcome the arrival of June's first grandchild. Weighing in at 7lbs 7oz, Max Lucas was born to Katharine and Chris in Romford on Christmas Day, 3 weeks early!

Colin and Doreen Harding are delighted to announce the arrival of their seventh grandchild, a fourth grand-daughter, a little girl for their son Guy and his wife Caroline. Romily Victoria was born on the 19th January, weighing 5lbs 4oz.

A warm welcome to the three little ones and congratulations to all the parents, grandparents, aunts and uncles!

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Somewhat belated, we have two new babies to welcome and one very new one! Congratulations to Ann and Brian Bailey on the birth of their third grandchild. Benjamin Francis Beer, son of Jenny and Lee, was born on the 19th July, weighing 8lbs 4oz., a beautiful little brother for Louis.

We also congratulate Juliette and Pyers Cameron on the birth, on 9th August, of their daughter Isabella. A sister for Alex, Isabella weighed in at 6lbs 4oz.

Our Ron is delighted to announce that he has just become a Great Grandfather! His first great-grandchild, Sophie May, was born in Swindon on Monday, 12th November. Weighing 6lbs 3oz, a daughter for Darren and Jane, granddaughter for Sheila and Tony [Bolt] and niece for Craig. Our congratulations and very best wishes to you all.

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BABIES

Manchester, on the 13th April, saw the arrival, weighing 7lbs 3 1/2oz, of Ashley George Beer. Ashley, a brother for Samuel, is the son of Kate [Bridle] and Adrian and a second grandson for Phil and Lynne.

Keith and Jane are delighted to announce that Edward George Jones, a son for Mark and Emily, was born on the 29th July 2007. Weighing 8lbs 15 1/2oz, a brother for Katie and Lauren, he makes the eighth grandchild for Keith and Jane.

Bernard and June are proud grandparents once again and happy to announce that Keenan has a new baby brother, Cormac Regan Pickford weighed in at 7 1/2lbs on the 13th September, a second son for Clare and Justin.

We wish all the little ones a warm welcome and congratulate the parents and grandparents. Best wishes to you all.

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JUST ARRIVED!

It is lovely to welcome two new babies and to wish them healthy and happy futures and congratulate their parents and grandparents.

Jack Peter arrived at Fondi Italy, on the 26th March, weighing in at 7lbs 4oz to delighted parents Kim [nee Jost] and Mark Barber. Big sister Sally has had a wonderful time celebrating her brother's arrival, Easter and her 3rd birthday, not to mention visits by her proud grandparents, Rainer and Jill.

Superceding baby Ruby as our youngest resident, Sarah and Terry are delighted to announce the arrival of Jed on the 12th May. Brother to Ryan, Keifer, Tia and Caolan, and grandchild No. 9 for Gary and Joyce, he weighed 6lbs 13oz.

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Chris and Barbara Gubb are delighted to announce the arrival of the first grandchild, A son for John and Sarah, Charlie John arrived on the 25th November 2006, weighing in at 8lbs 10oz.

Our belated congratulations to John and Sarah and the proud grandparents and a warm welcome to Charlie John.

Twins at Briar Cottage: Happy grandparents, Nora and Alan, announce the safe delivery of John, at 4lbs 11oz, and Emily, at 4lbs 5oz, twins to Kate and Tony Rowlands. Born at St. Michael's Hospital, Bristol, on the 27th February, the babies and mother are doing very well; father, despite fore knowledge, is still in a state of shock!

Double trouble! But congratulations and best wishes to you all.

A very warm welcome to Ruby May, currently the youngest resident of our village. Ruby May, a first child and daughter for Denise and Daniel of Venture Cottage, was born on the 10th March and weighed 6lbs 10oz. New home - new baby, and after a bit of a rough ride all is now fine. Well done!

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BABY

Congratulations to Sandy and Ann on the birth of their first grandchild. Lachlan Alexander Anderson, son of David and Amy, was born in Sydney on the 10th October, weighing in at 7lbs 4oz and Sandy and Ann arrived in Sydney to meet him when he was just three days old.

A warm welcome to the little one and best wishes to the proud parents and grandparents.

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A very warm, if somewhat belated, welcome to baby Alexander Michael Angus Cameron, born on the 8th August, weighing in at 8lbs 5oz, at the Hospital in Barnstaple. Congratulations to the proud parents, Juliet and Pyers and to the proud grandparents. Juliet's mother and father, Rose and Michael flew over from Canada to welcome the new arrival, whilst he took one of his first journeys up to Suffolk to meet Pyers' mother Jill. Now a 15lb cheerful chap, Alex is giving his parents a good night's rest by sleeping through. Our very best wishes to you all.

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Neil and Katrina Richards are delighted to announce the arrival of their daughter Amber on the 23rd April, weighing in at 7lbs 2oz. A sister for Kaitlin and Jay, Amber is the 13th grandchild for Maureen and No. 3 for Sandra.

Great Granny Phil and Great Uncle Chris Walden are very happy to announce baby Ruby's arrival. With her name already chosen, she managed to arrive on the 14th May, her grandparents' Ruby Wedding anniversary! Weighing over 6lbs, Ruby is the second daughter for James and Beverley and sister for Gracie.

The stork arrived at Monks Path on the 3rd July bringing baby Isabella Summer, who weighed 8lbs, a sister for Dylan and Lola. A warm welcome to the little one and best wishes to the proud parents, Matt and Gemma Bacon, the proud grandparents Mike, Anne and Alan, and the proud great grannies, Bett and Kathleen.

Our congratulations and best wishes to you all.

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Zoe and Peter Bowden are delighted to announce the safe arrival of their first grandchild. Jamie, who was born in Edinburgh on the 25th April, weighed in at 9 lbs 4 1/2oz, a son for Vicky and Martin.

A warm welcome to the little one and best wishes to you all.

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Robin and Naomi Hinchliffe are very happy with their Christmas present! Zinnia Gloria, a sister for Reuben, arrived on the 29th December, tipping the scales at 8lbs 3oz.

Wendy and Alan Lord have a new grandchild! They are delighted to announce the arrival of a daughter for their daughter Melanie and her husband Rob. Elise Mary, a sister for Luke, was born on the 11th January weighing 7lbs 9oz.

Our congratulations and best wishes to parents, and grandparents, and a warm welcome to the little ones.

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In October we welcomed Bill and Jill's 14th grandchild. Now we can congratulate them and the proud parents on the birth of No. 15! Hannah Nicole Charlotte, a daughter for Bill's daughter Wendy and her husband Rick, was born on the 27th October weighing 7lbs 11oz.

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Having slipped the net and the August newsletter, a belated warm welcome to baby Jacob Matthew.

Jacob, the son of Samantha [Bailey] and Matthew, was born on the 7th June weighing 8lbs 5oz. Samantha, a Detective Sergeant, and Matthew, a Chief Inspector, both in the Bristol area, live in Somerset. Jacob is the second grandson for Brian and Ann in less than a year, baby Louis, Jenny's son, arriving last October. Ann confesses that she was a frustrated grandmother but having waited so long, just like buses, two came at the same time! After living at Broad Meadow for the last year and a half, Jenny, Lee and Louis are now moving into their new home in West Down and we wish them luck and happiness there. Ann and Brian will find it rather quiet as they become 'Darby and Joan' again!

Elaine and John are delighted to announce the safe arrival of their two new grandchildren: Sunny, a lovely daughter for Elise and Paul, a little Aussie sister for Stanley, born at home in Nord's Wharf, New South Wales, Australia, on 27th June, weighing in at 8lbs 11oz. Also, James Geraint, a first child for Ben and Sara, born on the 29th August [Stanley's 2nd birthday], weighing 5lbs 15oz. All are thriving!

On 17th August, Phil 'came of age' and became a grandfather and he and Lynne are very happy to announce the arrival of a 7lbs 13oz baby boy, Samuel, a son for Katie and Adrian.

A new home, a new baby! June and Bernard are delighted to announce the arrival of their third grandchild. Daughter Claire, a Modern Languages teacher, and Justin, a Consultant Project Manager, moved from Woodmansterne in Surrey to Combe Martin in early June and Keenan Shea was born on his due date, 21st August, tipping the scales at 7lbs 9oz. We take this opportunity to wish you happiness in your new home.

Bill and Jill are delighted to report the arrival of grandchild No. 14! Oliver Tarun Christopher, the son of Bill's youngest son Philip and Dee, was born on the 20th September weighing 6lbs 6oz.

A very warm welcome to all the little ones and we send our congratulations to the proud parents and grandparents.

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A New Baby's Prayer
You've created the stars, the sun and the sea,
And now You've created a baby . . . that's me!
You've chosen my parents to love and to care,
And as part of our home will You always be there?
They'll teach me to love and give me a name,
From the look in their eyes, I'm glad that I came!

Melanie and Chris Ayres are proud and happy to announce the arrival of their baby son, at home at Parson's Pightle.

A 'water' baby, Harry tipped the scales at 7lbs 2oz in the early hours of Saturday morning, 12th February. Glen and Christine are delighted to welcome their fourth grandson, and Carol and Dave their third grandchild.

Our congratulations and very best wishes to you all.

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Maureen Scott-Nash is proud to announce the arrival of her fifth grandchild, a daughter for her son Kevin and his wife Clare. Imogen, a baby sister for Megan, tipped the scales at 9lbs 131/2oz on the 13th December.

Many readers will have happy memories of Miska and Gary Branch who ran the tearoom at Miss Muffets from 1994 to 1998; their marriage in December 1995 when Miska walked to her wedding - across the square - and Miska's very energetic keep fit class. Supporters of the early BBC Shows will never forget when they, together with Val and Neil, Les and Heather, Songbird and Harvey, brought the house down with their wonderful rendition of "If I was not upon the Stage"! It was, therefore, lovely to hear the news that they are now the delighted and proud parents of a baby daughter. Kianna was born in Eastbourne on Christmas Eve, weighing in at 8 lbs 8 oz. We send them our very best wishes.

Gemma and Matthew Bacon are delighted to announce the arrival of their daughter, a sister for Dylan. [Julia] Lola was born on New Year's Day tipping the scales at 8lbs 1oz.

Congratulations and best wishes to all the proud parents and grandparents and a warm welcome to the little ones.

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The stork has recently delighted three sets of grandparents.

A warm welcome to the new babies and congratulations to the proud parents, grandparents and great grandparents.

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A very warm welcome to baby Jazmin Ellen Ede who arrived on the 15th August, weighing in at 6lb 6ozs. A first child for Ben and Anna, making Jean Ede a very, very proud grandmother.

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A very warm welcome to all the new babies and congratulations to all the parents, grandparents and great-grandparents.

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Jane and Keith Jones are delighted to announce the safe arrival of their seventh grandchild. Laureen Emma, a second daughter for Mark and Emily Jones and a sister for Katie, was born on the 3rd April weighing 81bs 20z.

Rainer and Jill Jost are very happy to announce the arrival of their second granddaughter on the 18th April. Sally Francesca Barber, a daughter for Kim [nee Jost] and Mark, weighed in at the John Radcliffe at Oxford at 7 lbs 13 oz. Rainer and Jill are delighted to have a grandchild living a little closer to home!

Congratulations and best wishes to you all.

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NIPPER NEWS

March has proved a very busy month for the stork who has left babies scattered all around the country, making five sets of village grandparents - Roger and Hilary, Bernard and June, Ken and Judie, Peter and Anne, and Alan and Nora - very proud and happy!