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The journal of the Plysu Group.

Issue No. 12. Winter 1974.

presenting a milestone in Plysu'Shistory

.. a message from the Board of Directors.


attributed to those men and women who have each played a vital and important role in the shaping of our present Company. To those present at the ceremony we extend a hearty and sincere vote of thanks ... to our younger serving members we simply say that now, perhaps more than ever before, we need your continued support and encouragement if we are to maintain and increase our rightful place at the forefront of the British plastics industry.

AT A RECENT lunchtime ceremony, the Chairman, Mr. C. S. J. Summerlin, presented on behalf of the Board of Directors, a choice selection of useful and commemorative gifts to twenty-four of our longest serving employees.
As a direct acknowledgement of the Company's appreciation for their loyalty and hard work, the presentation was held in recognition of those members of our works and staff with twenty years and over service on the books.
The occasion was without doubt a milestone in the Company's history and nearly all those present had been actively involved in that stage of Plysu's development on - or just after - our move to Woburn Sands in 1947. Formed just after V.J. Day in 1945 we had rapidly outgrown our original base in Egham which had formely been occupied by Lloyds Bank. W oburn Sands was ideally suited to our needs with considerably more room to breathe ... and more important still .. plenty of room in which to expand and develop. And develop we did. With the inclusion of injection-moulding methods to our well established high-frequency welding operations we entered the plastics housewares market in 1958. The early '60s saw even greater steps forward with the move into blow-moulding techniques and applications .. out of which grew our specialised liquid packaging division. With Plysu Houseware products eating up a healthy share of their market - and Plysu Containers rapidly emerging as market leaders in the highly-competitive packaging industry - this period in our' development was by no means an easy one. Many problems had to be overcome if we were to achieve our target . . . and a great deal of initiative, perseverance and enthusiasm was called for in all sectors. A combination of careful management and teamwork have today reaped this hard-fought dividend. Our houseware products can today be seen in nearly every home in the country .. . whilst Plysu polythene containers and bottles are shipped in ever increasing quantities to all parts of the world. One of the UK's largest liquid packaging manufacturers. Plysu Containers. have earned a reputation second to none. We supply major companies such as I.e.!.. Reckitt & Colman, Diversey, Texaco and many others in a variety of diverse and growing markets. but today's achievements can be directly
Front row, left to right: Mrs. V. Enever; Mrs. M. Nichols; Mrs. J. Brawn; Miss H. Rann; Chairman Mr. C. S. J. Summer/in; Mrs. K. Murray; Mrs. V. Holmes; Mrs. W. M. O'Sullivan; Mrs. V. Garner; Mrs. C. Woollett; Mrs. A. Walker. Back row standing left to right: Miss B. Woods; Mr. J. Holden; Mr. G. F. Walker; Miss C. Charnock-Smith; Mrs. P. lnkpin; Mr. C. Atkinson; Mr. A. Kennev; Mrs. K. J. Lane; Mr. C. Phillips; Mrs. S. Goodman; Mr. J. D. Cable; Miss Mo Woods; Mrs. B. Robinson; Mr. J. Eastaff.

FOOTNOTE
Mrs. L. M. Mallett, Mr. F. King and Mr. H. Jackson were not able to attend the ceremony and received their long-service awards privately from Mr. Summerlin.

DON'T MISS ...


Sun. sand. sea ... and secluded coves feature prominently in this Winter edition of Plysu People with our 'island of paradise' feature on Bermuda. (see page 6). Modelling a white hand-crocheted bikini. this young lady would doubtless bring the sun out anywhere ... even in Britain!

WE BEGIN this news roundabout with a cautionary tale. Last June, Len Perry, of Housewear, switched on his newlyacquired fan and, on being called away from the office, left it in operation. Some little time later, Mrs. Cooke in the adjoining office smelt smoke.
On investigation. the source was found to be Mr. Perry's fan which had burst into flames. Fortunately. the prompt 'alarm' prevented the fire from spreading and Peter Middlemass came up from the factory and carried the blazing fan into the. open. There it burnt itself out without causing any further damage. Moral: Always take out plugs and remember to switch off any fans or mobile heaters. And now for the story of a dream holiday that almost became a nightmare. as far as Sandra Lines was concerned. Sandra. who is one of our accounts girls. had booked her holiday to Greece. and had done so well in advance. However. four days before her departure. she was informed that all flights had been cancelled due to the Cyprus troubles. Two pensive days and many anxious phone calls to tour operators followed before Sandra was asked

MARRIAGES AND. ENGAGEMENTS


Irene Nightingale of the Print Shop was married to Malcolm Biggs at All Saints Church. Houghton Conquest Church on July 20th.

Irene Nightingale,

Print Shop, and Malcolm Briggs at All Saints Church

pictured after their wedding Houahton Conquest Church.

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to report to the airport as arranged where she was told a flight would be waiting. Sandra and her friends had. at this time. no clear idea of where they were going and once at the airport there was a further mix-up over flight numbers. However. like all holiday stories should. this one eventually had a happy ending. Sandra's final destination: Sicily. the hotel being the same one she had stayed at two years previously. Much to her delight. even the waiter remembered her ... Returning sun-tanned and refreshed. Sandra was the envy of many who had spent their holidays in a somewhat damp United Kingdom. Mrs. Dorothy Rudge. of the General Office. has been telling me about a fascinating pastime. Flower pressing is a hobby which can provide great interest and a tremendous amount of artistic satisfaction. Mrs. Rudge has her own press. given to her by friends. and this is in constant use for making pictures. birthday cards. book marks and even wall plaques. Incidentally. on a tloral subject - a simple way of preserving tlowers and leaves for arranging is to mix one part of glycerine with two parts of boiling water. Stand the flowers in this for two to three weeks.

Guinness is good for you


JOE Roberts. one of our drivers. has twice been in the 'Guinness Book of Records' ... in both cases he was trying to break his own record for non-stop riding. His first 38 hour ride. mostly through London traffic. brought him recognition in 1%8whilst his second confirmed his status in 1972 when he did the Brighton.Bletchley trip in 1972 in an amazing 42 hours and 20 minutes. Most of the five horses he used in his latest marathon (three hours at a time at all paces) were pretty green. One of them. a palomino. was clearing 4 foot jumps without ever having been in the air before. Self-taught Joe ended his ride in a remarkably fit state. Fit that is when you consider that he had spent the last 48 hours and 25 minutes solidly in the saddle and broken his previous record by the best part of several very gruelling hours. But it was all in a good cause. The 'Riding for the Disabled Association' estimated that he raised some 500 for them.. which would surely have been more if better weather had drawn larger crowds.

Carol Webb Industrial Chesworth as from 27th July.

now Mrs.

Ronnie

Sylvia Duckmanton married Stephen Mills on May 18th. Sylvia works in the General Office. Housewares Division. At the desk next to Sylvia sits Joan Walsh who obviously caught the same 'bug'. she married Keith Bates on August 31st. Pat Adamson of the Bottle Office is engaged to David Cox of the Tool Room. Tammy Ward of the Print Shop engaged to Dermott Hynes.
Roy Chapillon, Print Manager, and Norma Dews, Industrial Section, pictured after their wedding in

MARGATE INVADED
Day Trip a huge success.
WITH the early August sun shining brightly on our intrepid band of Margate trippers, two 52 seater coaches sped through light traffic in an unhindered four hour journey to the promising beaches of Margate.
The five hour stay enabled most to do as they wished. Those with young children made straight for the sea - whilst budding teenyboppers targeted directly to Dreamland and its many amusements. The pier - complete with fishermen. lifeboat and launching slipway proved a popular visiting place ... as did the bright lights ofthe town's busy shopping centre. The only dull spot in the day came with a short but very sharp thunderstorm at the latter end of the trip. but no-one seemed to worry as they embarked homeward at 5.30 p.m. Stopping on the outskirts of London at an accommodating pub. adults with beer and shorts. and kids with lemonade and crisps all unanimously agreed - a good time was had by all. Btetcblev.

BIRTHS
Congratulations to Roger Dover Catering Manager - whose wife gave birth to their first child. a daughter (weighing five pounds). Mother and baby (to be named Beth) both doing well. Those of you who remember Helen Fisher, Mr. Jones' ex secretary. will be pleased to hear that she had her second baby on July 11th. This time it's a girl named by her parents. Joanne. GiUian Short late of the Industrial Division. also had a baby recently. A boy, to be named Matthew. Since our last magazine we have lost a familiar face from the Bottle Office. Betty Vincent transferred to Paklite during June and Anna Tarriello took over as No. I girl.

Yvonne Hummerston of the Industrial Section had something of a surprise in store when she left her department recently. The girls had decided that a distinctive and memorable send-off was called for to mark the fact that she was getting married the following Saturday. As our picture shows, Yvonne had to do a quick clean-up job on her car before she was able to drive away sately.,A memorable send-off indeedl Yvonne's marriage to Chris Tompkins went off without a hitch and we wish them both every happiness.

Be houseproud ... yet casual ...


IF you are a mother with several lively small children, the "casual" part of this title is only too easy to achieve while - to speak from personal experience - the "houseproud" bit is painfully difficult. Yet the combination isn't impossible - with the help of well-chosen pieces of furniture, easy-care fabrics and finishes, tough decorative surfaces, and a certain amount of planning.

BEAUTY NEWS
FACE up to autumn: Boots new face mask, with extract of cucumber, will leave your face tingling and refreshed. If you feel more adventurous. make the beauty mask that Marie Antoinette used. with ,/, oz. cognac. ';" oz. lemon juice, '/2 pint of milk. Simmer over a flame. allow to cool. Apply to face, after fifteen minutes wash off with warm water. Rinse with cool water and apply an astringent. Pommettes are fun: Resembling tortoiseshell 'toffee-apples'. Pommettes unscrew in the middle to reveal a delicious looking scoop of creamy blusher. In four mouth-watering colours to glide over cheek and brow to highlight and leave a natural glow. From Lancome. they cost 1.30. With party-time beginning again. hair care is extra important. At home. much can be done to improve dry and brittle hair. Before shampooing, massage well with warm oil. like the Dona Alda Hair Conditioning Oil. Wrap head in a warm towel and leave this on for as long as possible. Use only the best shampoos available. We recommend the Princess MarceUa Borghese Herhal Blend shampoo and Rosedale shampoos - egg and lemon with protein for normal hair. lime for greasy hair and a mild herbal for delicate hair. Use a cream rinse before combing and setting. I Eyes need special care. especially after the summer months. From the Dona Alda range there is an eye oil so light in texture that it can be used on the most fragile skin. Princess Irene Galitzine has prepared tour special products for eye care. suited to any type of skin. They are specifically for cleansing. toning and nourishing the eye area and there is a special Eye Fatigue Dissolver, designed to reduce any swelling of the eyelids. Bargain of the year: Boots eyelashes .in a special pack for 99p which includes sweepers. long and glamorous. Long Janes. dramatic and feathery. Light Feathered. for daytime and Dreamers of medium length. In the set there are also underlashes to balance the lower lid. This month's perfume has to be Ciara by Charles Revson. warm and feminine but completely contemporary. Says Mr. Revson: "Ciara is the essence of woman - diversity. tenacity ... beauty and sensuality:' More scents of autumn: sophisticated Caleche by Hermes and Chanet's new No. 19, a cascade of flowers that is fresh and bright .

As with most things, the planning should come first. Much ofthis will be dictated by the layout of your house and the size of your budget, but there are certain general questions that should always by 'answered before embarking on any major expenditure. Although, obviously, these will vary from person to person, some of them could be on these lines:-

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Space
Where do you plan to take main meals? If not in the kitchen, is the dining table sufficiently near door or hatch to make the trip from the kitchen the shortest possible? If not, consider moving it. Is there a safe corner in the kitchen where the Softly feminine lace dress from Susan Small with a children, when small, can play? (They are bound flattering off the shoulder neckline. Sizes 10-16, colours: red, black. to follow you in). Later on, where will they do homework? Is household cleaning equipment may need a lot more white than just the near the centre of the house? (In most cases, this gloss-painted woodwork to "lift" them and means the hall). Are seating and tables so placed pale sofas, carpets or curtains are hardly practical that not only do they get sufficient light, but are for the burly-burly of family life. But washable also easy to pass? And above all, is there sufficient gloss paint and vinyl-surfaced wall coverings are storage ... for clothes, toys, kitchen and cleaning immensely child proof; remember, though, that equipment, and general family clutter? into a When it comes to tidiness, an important part of plain colours are easier to integrate decorative scheme, especially if you plan on either being or appearing to be houseproud, patterned upholstery or curtains. storage is the key word. And for "adequate storage", read "twice as much as I think I will Immaculate need." As to the sort rather than the amount of Any woman worth her salt works out a few storage, this depends on where you live. In a large short cuts through the housework, from lining the home, antique chests, beautiful commodes and grillpan with throwaway household foil to save bureaux, make an elegant contribution to the decorative scheme. But in the smaller homes that - scouring it, to drying the silver with a tea-towel impregnated with a rneths-and-plate-powder most of us live in, the best and most space-saving solution. But when the sun is shining, and the answer is wall storage. For living rooms, storage children clamouring for you to get the barbequie comes with adaptable shelves, special pull-out TV going; even flinging a duvet over a fitted sheet shelves, bureau sections that can be used for drinks or writing, and is available in white or seems too much. My own answer to the problem of appearing to be houseproud without letting it luxurious-looking wood veneers. Inexpensive get me down is this: always have one room alternatives include adjustable wall shelving with immaculate (doesn't matter which). Then when metal uprights and plastic finishes or clear glass your mother-in-law arrives unexpectedly at 9.30 shelves. a.m., you can lead her into your beautiful, calm If you can spare a day to slap on fresh white tidy bedroom, murmering as you do so what a pity emulsion paint every time the living room wall are cleaning out the show signs of wear, well and good. If not, think in it is that the children hamster's cage/ practising tie-dyeing/ spreading terms of emulsion in fairly strong neutrals that out the model railway in the living room. And won't show the impact of dirty little fingers deep beige, donkey brown, putty, apricot, are all human nature being what it is, what she sees is good colours. Beautiful dark shades, like fir what she will judge you on - an over-indulgent parent, maybe, but houseproud ... Certainly! green, aubergine, or navy blue, are even better but

'11~ill' ...

SD~~~~~ato~~~ b~~~~~r~~~~ the skins. Cut into quarters and remove the seeds. Cut flesh into dice. Mix together tomatoes and green pepper, add lemon juice and- corn oil and toss lightly and arrange around the outside of the serving dish. Toss the chicken in the mayonnaise to coat and pile in the centre of the dish. MUSHROOMS WITH SOUR CREAM DRESSING

Chicken Mexicana

Salad.

Two quick and memorable dishes using mayonnaise:CHICKEN MEXICANA 3 1 1 2 SALAD

8 ozs. button mushrooms 1 oz. butter 1 clove garlic 1 tablespoon grated onion 5 fl. ozs. soured cream 3 tablespoons Hellrnan's Real Mayonnaise Cucumber for garnish. Wash the mushrooms, trim ends of stalks. Melt butter in a saucepan, add garlic (crushed) and fry for one to two minutes to season the butter. Remove garlic and fry mushrooms in butter for 3 mins. Drain, leave to cool. 81end together grated onion" soured cream and mayonnaise. Fold in mushrooms, place in the serving dish and garnish with cucumber.

DIAMONDS ARE A GIRL'S BEST ...


A GLITTER of 218 brilliant-cut diamonds, a rich gleam from 143 sapphires all add. up to a pretty pricey watch. We tried to find out the price ... but they wouldn't tell! Made by Rolex the watch isset in platinum. if that makes any difference. Perhaps somebody ought to tell Richard that 'Liz just might come back if he buys it for Christmas.

tomatoes larqe green pepper tablespoon lemon juice tablespoons corn oil 12 oz. cooked chicken 4 tablespoons'Heliman's Real Mayonnaise.

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THE MOON'S

NOT MADE OF
CREAM CHEESE
A personal look at David Niven - who this Winter comes to Britain to star in his very first TV play.
ON a visit to London recently, David Niven managed to remain typically unruffled amid a flurry of activity. His autobiography, 7he Moon's a Balloon' had been successfully published by Hamish Hamilton and he was shortly to fly to Munich to begin filming an adaptation of Nabokov's King, Queen, Knave.
But then David Niven has always been an actor who seems to thrive on variety. He loves to travel, he says, and in the last seven years has made films in fourteen countries. His life too has travelled along many different paths. During his youth he seemed all set for a career in the army. Educated at Stowe School, he graduated from the Royal Military College, Sandhurst and joined the Highland Light Infantry. But eventually he decided that the army was not to be a lasting career. As he tells it the end really came one stifling hot day when he was forced to sit through a long-winded lecture delivered by a visiting major-general. At last the visitor came to the end of his lengthy notes. 'Are there any questions gentlemen?' Niven's hand went up. 'Could you tell me the time please, I have to catch a train.' With that he left the army. Sailing to Canada he was a guest of Victor Gordon-Lennox and his wife Diana in Portland, Ontario. Eventually he went to New York where his first job as a wine salesman was not exactly an unqualified success. After numerous adventures with savoury and unsavoury characters in the Speakeasy era he peremptorily left America and made a brief detour in Bermuda and Cuba - before finally settling in California. It was here that he gained the distinction of being the first man ever to crash Hollywood on a battleship. meal a sailor came in and said 'HMS Bounty on the port bow sir.' 1looked and sure enough there was the Bounty - pigtails, cannons, striped stockings and all.' 'It turned out to be a publicity stunt for the picture 'Mutiny on the Bounty'. The admiral said: 'This is where you get off and I was lowered over the side in my crumpled dinner jacket. That is officially how 1 entered Hollywood. Success was by no means instantaneous in fact it seemed at first as though the film London after joining the Rifle Brigade. At the world was not quite ready for the ex-officer War Office he shared a desk with Quintin who had arrived at its gates in such an Hogg. An unforgettable experience. unprecedented fashion. For some time his War ended and he was again put under appearances were limited to low-budget contract by Goldwyn. This time however it instantly forgettable west runs. To the public proved to be a less satisfactory arrangement he was a complete unknown - to Central so when offered a role in a Broadway play, Casting he was Anglo-Saxon type 2008. Nina, with GIoria Swanson, he jumped at the 'My first speaking part was as a sailor in chance. Howard Hawk's picture, The Barbary Coast. I 'Swanson had designed her own costume had to say 'Orl rite I'll go' in a cockney accent and she had on an odd black dress, rather like and was thrown out of the window into the a tent. 1 was cast as Gloria Swanson's lover, mud. Joel McCrea, Miriam Hopkins, Waiter and when 1 took her in my arms I squeezed Brennan, thirty vigilantes and some donkeys too hard. There was a loud report and eight then walked over the top of me. Then 1 said: inches of whale bone shot out of her dress and 'Goodbye my dear' to Elissa Stanley for up my nose.' Paramount and was such a smash that 1 was Epilogue hired to say 'Hello my dear' in another picture. 'I still have the review by Waiter Kerr of the Herald Tribune who said: 'We understand Oops!! from the programme that Miss Swanson Niven's career gradually began to gain designed her own clothes. Like the play they momentum when he was signed by the fell apart in the first act.' legendary Samuel Goldwyn. Raffles, WutherSince then his career has progressed by ing Heights and Dawn Patrol made him a leaps and bounds with films like Around the star. In Dawn Patrol he appeared with Errol World in Eighty Days. Separate Tables Flynn, with whom he was to form a lasting (which won him an Oscar) and Casino Royale. and often riotous friendship. These were the A modest engaging man, David Niven still golden days of Hollywood. Huge parties, possesses an irrepressible enthusiasm for his glittering premieres and great stars. trade. He has no unfulfilled ambitions, he Unfortunately war interrupted his career. says, except to continue making films. It is to First of all a Captain, then later a Major; be hoped that he continues to do so for a long David Niven served at the War Office in time to come.
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Accidental
'I went to a party on board HMS Norfolk which was anchored off Santa Barbara during a goodwill tour ofthe States. The reunion was a lengthy one and I got extremely drunk. I woke up the next morning ... in a hammock. ... in the middle of the Pacific. The Admiral requested my presence - and I was sure he was going to make me walk the plank. Instead he offered me lunch. As we were finishing the

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Everymans good food guide


LANDLORD Peter Meads sipped coffee and in a sinister whisper told us of the Pulloxhill village ghost.

Mr. Meads, aged 35, who runs the Cross Keys in the village High Street. said: 'I didn't believe in ghosts until I came here. There are a number of my customers who refuse to walk home past the farm at night because of the weird figure of a woman in mediaeval clothing they have seen walking the streets.' But I suggest that you hold your breath. and brave the frightening tales. And when you get inside the Cross Keys you will be glad you were not scared off.
INEXPENSIVE

The Cross Keys was selling chicken and scampi in the basket ten years before the great eating-out boom really got under way. Most pubs had simply not caught on to the craze, and hundreds flocked to the village to pay about 2s. for their meal in the oak-beamed bars of the SOO year old pub. Of course nowadays it does not cost anything like two bob for scampi and chips ... but at 37p for a generous portion I challenge anyone to find better value for money. Peter and his 30 year old wife Sheila do not only serve snacks. There is a dining room where tables can be booked during the week. There you can
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The Cross Keys Public House at Pulloxhill, Beds.

buy a thick juicy English T Bone steak for 1.30; half a roast duckling with pineapple for 95p including vegetables; and a grilled 120z. sirloin for 1 ... this too including vegetables.
BORED

You will never be bored at the Cross Keys. There is a pub archery club which meets every Sunday with 20 to 30 archers. The landlord provides the trophies and beer for the annual archery match.

You might even bump into the odd member of the British Hot Air Balloon Society as he floats past. The Society regularly come down to earth and hold meetings at the pub, Peter leaned back into the inglenook fireplace, He said: 'We are proud that we manage to keep our prices so low. It means we haveto sell a lot of meals - but that's the way we like it. We do not go in for lavish French sauces or complicated meals. Good plain fare is our order of the day.'

Fork truck driver training


DURING the period April/May, 1974, a series of 2'/2 day fork truck driver training sessions were held in the Company. These sessions were run by Fork Truck Training Limited. During the course their instructor, Mr. Malcolm Basketfield, covered all aspects of fork truck driving which included not only practical work with the various fork trucks used in the Company, but also the use of films and other visual aids. Particular reference was made throughout the course to safe working practice.

BERMUDA is a colourful island 22 square mlles of white roofed, pastel-walled cottages, narrow wlDdlng lanes bordered with hibiscus, bougalnvillea and oleander; citrus trees heavy with firm juicy oranges, lemons, grapefruit and tangeloes; stately palms and proud paw-paw trees, swaying gently In the breeze, mile upon mile of powder-soft pink beaches.
'Americans on their way to heaven' said Mark Twain, 'call at Bermuda and think they've arrived.' In Twain's lifetime, Bermuda could only be reached after a long, often stormy sea voyage. Today, 'heaven' is a swift silent jet-hop away. The nearest landfall is 600 miles West in North Carolina .. '. and the British are more than 3000 miles away from their oldest colony.

Devil's isles
Bermuda is a series of islands. The largest, joined by bridges and causeways, form a mainland some twenty one miles long, and so narrow that visitors are never more than a mile from the sea. The islands were first recorded in 1503 by Juan de Bermudez, who left his name - and sailed away. More frequently, in those days, the Bermudas were known as the Devil's Isles. Isolated in mid-Atlantic and surrounded by treacherous coral reefs they were believed to be haunted by the spirits of dead sailors ... setting the scene for countless shipwrecks, one of which became the inspiration for William Shakespeare's play 'The Tempest.'. Today, far from being feared by the superstitious, Bermuda enjoys a wide reputation as a haven of peace and relaxation for holidaymakers, honeymooners, sportsmen and delegates seeking a tranquil setting for an international business or political conference. Bermuda's semi-tropical summer temperatures range through the 70's and 80's from April to November and warm sunshine lasts until Christmas. The islanders claim they live in another world free from the pace and pressure of the 20th Century life, Visitors can enjoy long lazy days sunbathing under clear blue skies; swimming in sparkling turquoise seas; exploring underwater reefs with scuba gear or diving helmet; or from a glass-bottom boat see the myriad types of vividly coloured fish. Looking leads to hunting if you've a mind, and wahoo or tuna are in abundance ... and if you get bored you can always sail around secluded bays to discover yet another uncrowded beach.

The following personnel attended:Andrew Dayton. Donald Parker. Ellis Bates. Edward Langridge. Phillip Rose. Roy Tucker. Eric Jenkins Junior. Alwyn Nicholas. Eric Jenkins Senior. Leonard Bromfield.

COMING UP ROSES
PATRICK D1CKSON, representing the fifth generation of his family to devote his life to breeding new and better roses - has chosen two separate collections of roses, for despatch in time for Christmas. The two packs represent excellent value for money and feature many of the best roses to have been introd uced in the past decade. The Gold Medal Pack is made up ef five floribunda trees all of which have won a Gold Medal at one or other of the world's international rose trails. I The Coeooisseur's Pack of five H.T. roses will -.a1~1e&I ,mollll! ID tlbc t:_Ied,geabIe gardener. made up as it is of top award winning roses only. Each pack represents a very real saving over the normal catalogue price. The Connoisseur's pack is 1.99 inc. postage and packing and the Gold Medal is 1.89 inc. postage and packing.

Fish 'n chips


At night the warm soft air comes alive with the sound of limbo and the calypsonian's guitar. The large hotels and nightclubs provide first class entertainment by international stars, steel bands and limbo and calypso groups. Decidedly British, Bermuda nevertheless endeavours to cater to palates with international whims. Visitors hungering for British favourites may savour such imports as

For Christmas
Trees can be despatched in time for Christmas, or if preferred, a card can be sent then with the name of the donor and details of the pack to follow in the Spring. Orders should be sent to Dicksons of Hawlmark, ewtownards, Co. Down, N. Ireland.

BERMUDA
The island of pleasant dreams
One of Bermuda's glorious beaches.

A sleepy inlet.

steak and kidney pie; fish 'n chips and bangers and mash. For the dinner table adventurer who prefers something more exotic, the island offers many restaurants specialising in food from afar ... including French 'haute cuisine.' Bermudians have their own special dishes too - tangy mussel pie, fish chowder laces

with sherry, peppers and black rum, and the succulent Bermuda spiny lobster (a giant crayfish) in season from September 1st through to April 15. This then is Bermuda ... where the gentle pace of the horse-drawn carriage typifies the peaceful atmosphere ... and where the fields only turn white when the Easter lilies bloom.

The Sea Venture liner and the Sea Venture yacht meet near the shoal where Sir George Somers went aground in 1609.

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NG LIFE
Kicking off to a good start
AS the Club looks forward to the coming season, everyone concerned agrees there could be a good chance to earn some honour in the way of the Division ill title; or promotion; or indeed the Shield . which, as you will know, the team narrowly missed winning last season - losing in the final 2 . 0 to Old Stratford. The team is now under the managership of Brian Johnson. who is improving the standard of play and fitness by holding regular training sessions. The season's friendlies are also being played in order to attain a good level of match fitness, distinctly lacking in the early part of last season. Meanwhile, work on providing a football pitch on the premises is progressing. It is hoped that it will be ready for use in the 1975176 season. The North Bucks and District Football League Division III kicked off on September 7th and Plysu played Twyford reserves on this day at Wavendon. The following week, again at home. Steeple CIaydon Reserves were the opposition. Usually kicking off at 3 p.m. your support at all of our matches during the coming season would be welcome.

NEARLY THERE
COMPUTER Manager Graham Shaw our 'hurtling hurdler' excelled himself this season by reaching the final of the 1 io Metre Hurdle in the National AAA Championship at Crystal Palace on July 13th. The championship was covered by BBC TV and many of Plysu's people watched Graham run a tine race against the best 'in the country. Although placed equal seventh on time 15.1 seconds - Graham's best time this year for the same distance is 14.8 secs. Appalling weather cond itions just prior to the big race probably had a slowing down effect on all runners and although disappointed at his placing Graham feels that to have qualitied for the final for the first time is no mean teat. We second that and add our congratulations.

Here is the team which did so wel/ in the 1973/74 season which as you know gained fifth place in Division 11/ and were shield runners-up. Back row: Left to right - R. l.erbev, J. Broderick, K. Wade, J. Quil/, J. Mol/oy, E. Beal, P. Jenkins, M. Jenkins (Treiner]. Front row: Left to right - A. Tretttes, P. Garratt, V. Pettison, M. Tucker, S. Wright, P. elements, J. Tyrel/. Report by Dick l.erbev.

In the Swim
THE Swimming Club has had a good season with an average of 12 youngsters braving the wet and windy Saturday mornings to be coached by Mr. Frank Todd. The adult swimming class, held on Wednesday evenings, has five regular members - all making very good progress. Any members of staff wishing to learn to swim are asked to contact Frank Todd on extension 219.

THE table tennis season is now upon us. Those interested in taking part please ring Terry Mason on extension 251, or Joan Hartupp, extension 229.

Plysu fishing

OUR LAKE is now beginning to settle down after the winter disturbance of the trees being removed and the lake dredged. Many nice fish have turned up in the matches, overall match weights have been increased also. but whether this is because of the dredging or because our members have become more proficient is hard to say. It is nice to see so many junior names on the list for the Saturday matches, and it is amazing to see how quickly some of them have learned to handle their equipment and to play and land their fish since last year. I am hoping in the not to distant future to hold a father and son match - the results might prive interesting, though there may be one or two embarrassed fathers afterwards when their weights are compared with their sons. Work has already begun on our new water, but there is considerable work yet to be done and I would be grateful if members would give a hand in the evening for scrub and weed clearing. We meet at the water side on Tuesday evenings and Thursday evenings. Any offers of help would be very welcome.

quite big enough to take the record of 141b. Iloz. still held by the Club Secretary. The spectators watching 'George' land the one that "didn't get away" thought he had landed a tree when his line tau led a submerged object. Whilst asking a friend to hold his line George departed to fetch a pair of waders. quickly donning them he proceeded to dislodge the line. land his fish and beach the tree all at the same time. After being weighed, photographed and duly admired, the fish was returned to the lake to fatten up a bit so that George can beat the record. Those of you who attended and liked our dances will be interested to know that our next one will be held in September. Posters will go up as before but please remember that tickets are limited and it would help if you would let committee members know of your requirements when the posters do go up. Our difficulty is not in selling tickets but in distributing them fairly throughout the factory. Speaking of tickets, we still have some membership tickets left: Seniors 1 - Juniors still as school - 25 pence for the season. Day permits tor members' friends who wish to fish also but only if the member accompanies them. We are limited to five of these per day - these are obtainable from the security hut at 25 pence. Finally, the committee welcome suggestions on criticisms to improve the club, and as these are best made at meetings, may I suggest that you come along and have your say - details of which can be seen on notice boards as and when meetings fall due. Jack Sorenson - Secretary.

. and on the same subject


A 141b. carp caught by R. Golding of the Maintenance Workshop during his lunch hour on August 6th proved to be 26in. in length with a lOin. girth. A beautiful specimen but not

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